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Become a leader in contemporary dispute resolution, negotiation and mediation. The Master of Dispute Resolution from Charles Sturt University is an innovative course that will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to successfully analyse, manage, negotiate, mediate and resolve conflict in diverse settings.

From the Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution through to the master's program, Charles Sturt University has an option to suit you.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Course highlights

The Master of Dispute Resolution anticipates the needs of those in business, public service, legal, human resources and voluntary roles who seek to understand the cause and effect of conflict and acquire practical techniques to successfully apply dispute resolution processes in workplace settings.

Design your degree

This versatile degree can be customised to match your professional goals or interests. As well as core subjects in dispute resolution and mediation, you can choose from elective subjects in business, human resources, management, legal studies, law enforcement, crime prevention and child protection.

Practical skills

This innovative degree allows you to include skills-based subjects, providing practical aids you can immediately apply in any workplace.

Join a dynamic academic community

As experienced conflict management and resolution practitioners, Charles Sturt University academic staff deliver a degree with a strong practical focus to ensure you graduate job-ready and equipped with a competitive qualification for the global employment market.

Flexible study options

This degree is offered across a three-session academic year, with sessions commencing in February, July and November each year. You can choose to study just one subject in an academic session or, with approval, fast-track your degree by taking up to four subjects a session.

Online convenience

Designed to deliver maximum convenience for busy professionals, the Master of Dispute Resolution is available for online study from anywhere in the world. Subjects are taught using a range of learning techniques, including online study materials, video-captured lectures, online meetings and subject forums.

Career opportunities

Conflict and dispute resolution skills are recognised as essential for relationships to function on community, national and international levels. Whether you're working in a small team environment or you are a senior manager in a global corporation, our Master of Dispute Resolution will equip you with a practical and versatile skill set. On graduation, you'll be qualified to take on roles such as manager, professional negotiator, mediator and conciliator, or establish yourself as a skilled consultant. Dispute resolution skills also enhance your career in law, business, government, politics, international trade, industrial relations, human resources, health, education and the not-for-profit sector.