Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Concentration in Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Concentration in Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Dispute resolution has become increasingly significant in modern business environments because it can prevent the involved parties from becoming entangled in costly litigation, strikes or other disruptions.
The MBA with a concentration in Mediation and Dispute Resolution is offered by Colorado Technical University in affiliation with the
Institute for Advanced Dispute Resolution (IADR). This industry-current course of study has been specifically designed to help graduates prepare to pursue careers opportunities such as Arbitrators, Legal Consultants, Labor Relations Managers, Conflict Management Specialists, Integration Managers and many others.
Courses in this industry-current MBA degree program are taught by experienced instructors. Students will have the opportunity to absorb relevant and current perspectives and professional insights from people with firsthand experience negotiating tacit or contractual agreements in the modern business world.
Developed with the direction of leaders in the management industry, the program emphasizes the application of mediation process skills in the workplace and reflects the balance needed for developing excellent mediation skills to provide and apply high-quality conflict resolution procedures. This program includes two integrative and interactive capstone courses:
- MDR Capstone I. The primary focus in this course is to devise a strategic plan to analyze and categorize the material elements in dispute. Students will use the functional skills acquired from previous core and PM concentration courses to resolve issues or take advantage of opportunities faced by mediators in a business setting.
- MDR Capstone II. In this course, students will be challenged to apply the analysis strategy and decision-matrix from Capstone I to a simulated dispute. The course provides the opportunity to assess situations and develop courses of actions to address those situations.
Students are required to earn Advanced Practitioner of Mediation (APM) certification through the IADR Global before enrolling in the Capstone 1 course. After earning APM certification, students will receive 12 credits towards the completion of this career-focused program!
CTU Academic Certificates Included in This Degree Program
Students can earn a CTU Academic Certificate in Business Administration as they work towards the completion of the MBA with a concentration in Mediation and Dispute Resolution. This résumé-enhancing credential is built into the degree program without adding any additional courses or cost. This degree program includes the following certificate:
Business Administration
Designed for individuals with a limited business background, this certificate provides an understanding of accounting, economics, finance and statistics to prepare you to interpret vital business information and make effective decisions. You will gain practical business administration skills that can be applied toward an MBA degree.
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