Courses held at the University of Massachusetts’ Boston campus.
The following items are tagged University of Massachusetts Boston Courses.
Advanced Negotiation/Mediation: Reconciliation (ConRes 603)
MCCORMACK GRADUATE SCHOOL OF POLICY STUDIES
FALL 2012
Instructor:
David E. Matz
This is a “changing topics” course. Each semester it examines the resolution of conflict in a different context(s); topics covered in the past have included Arab Israeli Negotiation, Women and Conflict, Public Policy Disputes, Organizational Conflict, and Workplace Conflict. Specific focus and
Conflict in Workgroups (ConRes 636)
MCCORMACK GRADUATE SCHOOL OF POLICY STUDIES
FALL 2012
Instructor:
Eben Weitzman
617-287-7489
www.disres.umb.edu
This course provides the participant with an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the dynamics of work groups, with an emphasis on processes of conflict within them, and to develop skills to deal constructively with intra- and inter- group
Research Methods (ConRes 635)
MCCORMACK GRADUATE SCHOOL OF POLICY STUDIES
SPRING 2011
Instructor:
Eben Weitzman
617-287-7489
www.disres.umb.edu
This course meets with three primary objectives: to provide students with a basic “literacy” in research methods, enabling them to be critical consumers of literature reporting research findings; to introduce students to the role and use of research methods in conflict intervention work; and
Advanced Intervention (DisRes 626)
MCCORMACK GRADUATE SCHOOL OF POLICY STUDIES
FALL 2012
Instructor:
Darren R. Kew
This course applies the principles of mediation and other forms of intervention to a particular context. Each year, the specific course context changes. Possibilities include intervention in environmental disputes, family disputes, organizational disputes, or international disputes.
(Tuesday 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)
Conflict Resolution Systems for Organizations (DisRes 625)
MCCORMACK GRADUATE SCHOOL OF POLICY STUDIES
SPRING 2011
Instructor:
David Matz
617-287-7489
www.disres.umb.edu
This course is designed to deepen students’ understanding of open and hidden organizational conflict and the formal and informal dispute resolution systems that address or obscure these conflicts. Students will examine different kinds of conflict management systems and the criteria for
Cross-Cultural Conflict (ConRes 624)
MCCORMACK GRADUATE SCHOOL OF POLICY STUDIES
FALL 2012
Instructor:
Rezarta Bilali
617-287-7489
www.disres.umb.edu
A full understanding of cross-cultural conflict requires the integration of knowledge from a range of different fields. This course takes an interdisciplinary look at the special problems posed for conflict resolution by cultural and inter-group differences. We will draw on relevant theory and research
Introductory Theory (ConRes 623)
McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies
FALL 2012
Instructors:
Rezarta Bilali
617-287-7489
www.disres.umb.edu
This course examines the theories and assumptions underpinning the practice of negotiation and mediation. It identifies the major schools of thought that influence models in practice and shape research agendas. It examines theories critically, with three aims—uncovering implicit assumptions of practice, testing those assumptions against
Negotiation (ConRes 621)
McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies
FALL 2012
Instructor:
David Matz
617-287-7489
www.disres.umb.edu
Negotiation is the bedrock skill in the field. The course addresses the development of negotiation skills and techniques and fosters student knowledge of the substantial body of negotiation theory now available. This course focuses on building students’ skills as negotiators. Students learn about alternative strategies
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Business Negotiations
Conflict Management
Conflict Resolution
Crisis Negotiations
Dealmaking
Dispute Resolution
International Negotiation
Mediation
Meeting Facilitation
Negotiation Skills
Negotiation Training
Pedagogy
Sales Negotiations
Win Win
Women and Negotiation