Master's Degree in Conflict Resolution & Negotiation

Lead and Negotiate Change While Resolving Conflicts Along the Way.

Enrolling now for the October 26th start.

The modern workplace has changed. With seismic shifts in the way we work, including flatter organizational structures, the rapid changes brought about by the development of AI, and the norm of remote, global teams, traditional management styles and approaches are simply not effective anymore.

Today’s world demands a new kind of leader—one who can navigate tension, bridge divides, and turn friction into collaboration.

Why the online MS in Conflict Resolution & Negotiation?

With the leadership playbook having been rewritten, our MS in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation puts you one step ahead of all of this. We don’t just teach theory; we equip you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to lead effectively, handle conflicts, and tackle your myriad of negotiations. The real-world strategies you need and will learn are:

• Commanding the Room: Lead with confidence in complex, rapidly changing environments.
• Bridging the Distances: Master the art of managing and uniting teams from near and far.
• Developing healthy and psychologically safe workplaces: Turn difficult organizational conflict and perplexing negotiations into catalysts for growth and resilience.

Don’t just manage teams—transform them!  Are you ready and up to the challenge?

In Just 10 Courses, You Earn:

• A Master of Science degree in Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
• A professional, academically aligned certification
• The skills to lead in a rapidly changing, complex, international world

Complete 7 core courses and choose 3 certification courses from 14 specialized options, earning a degree plus a certification that delivers immediate value.

Choose Your High-Demand Certification Pathway

Select your area of focus from the 14 certifications below to customize your Conflict Resolution & Negotiation pathway. You may StackUp™ another area of focus for an interdisciplinary experience to enhance your expertise and industry marketability:

Learn from a Global Leader

Program Director Dr. Joshua Weiss is internationally recognized for his expertise in high-stakes negotiation. His reputation was built not only in the classroom, but in the real-world settings where difficult negotiations and complex agreements shape outcomes. Students benefit from his and faculty experience that goes beyond theory to prepare them for success in practice.

Develop the Skills Organizations Need

• Lead and negotiate change with confidence.
• Resolve conflict and build stronger relationships.
• Manage teams across cultures, locations, and perspectives.
• Turn difficult conversations into collaboration and growth.
• Create results that strengthen organizations and careers.
• Increase employee engagement, reduce costs, and accelerate project success by mitigating conflict and achieving faster resolutions, resulting in greater efficiency and higher ROI.

Don’t Just Manage Change. Lead It.

It’s Time.

"Great leaders don't avoid conflict—they resolve it. Through effective negotiation and collaboration, they create opportunities, strengthen teams, and inspire lasting results." - Dr. Josh Weiss