Managing Conflict Through Negotiation and Mediation Training

Earn a Master of Science in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Online

Conflict is a fact of life. But it doesn’t have to be a bad thing: when handled skillfully, conflict can actually involve a productive process that results in growth and innovation.

Creighton University’s Master of Science in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution online degree program approaches conflict management and mediation through a wide lens, rather than simply looking at what each party wants and how to get it. Instead, you’ll learn to systematically break down conflict issues, zero in on areas of shared interest, and improve communication to reveal new vistas of opportunity.

The program can help prepare you for a successful career in conflict resolution, and given what a large part conflict plays in the world, you can apply what you learn to turbocharge your successful career in almost any endeavor.

An Interdisciplinary Program to Help You Face Real-World Conflict

The online Master's Degree in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution is an interdisciplinary degree offered through the WERNER INSTITUTE at the Creighton University School of Law. The program is grounded in legal problem solving, policy, and principles related to conflict management and mediation. But it also incorporates elements of business studies and the social sciences—including organizational development, psychology, sociology and communication—to help you prepare for the interpersonal element of conflict and negotiation. As a Jesuit institution, we instill a strong sense of ethics and service for others in our students and incorporate these values across the curriculum.

Concentrations Targeted to Your Interests and Industry Needs

The program includes four concentrations that reflect employment and industry trends:

• The ORGANIZATIONAL/TRANSACTIONAL NEGOTIATION concentration is targeted toward resolving disputes that arise in  businesses, government, large institutions and community organizations.
• INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION focuses on intercultural communication and disputes crossing  national boundaries, which can benefit global corporations, international organizations and the military.
•  HEALTH CARE COLLABORATION AND DISPUTE  RESOLUTION  concentration covers disputes related to the  increasingly complex health care industry, with implications for patient safety, coverage issues, professional relationships and health care administration.
• The COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION in Education concentration explores conflict within the context  of schools—conflict between students and institutions,  organizational conflict between staff and faculty and other relevant issues.

Hands-on Practice

In this program, we don’t just tell you about conflict management techniques—we show you and put you in the driver’s seat. You’ll have the opportunity to practice and perfect what you learn through role playing, simulations, and group exercises at two five-day residencies at our campus in Omaha, Nebraska.

Learn more about Creighton’s online Master’s in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution program: call us toll-free at 866.717.6365 to speak with an Admissions Representative or REQUEST MORE INFORMATION.