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Master's of Science in Conflict Management and Resolution

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University of San Diego, San Diego, United States
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Programme overview

Main Subject

Community Development

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Seeking the skills to help resolve disputes and bridge divides, but busy balancing the demands of work, family or both? We get it. With the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies' Flex MS in Conflict Management & Resolution (MSCMR) program, you'll receive the same rigorous curriculum the Kroc School is known for, in a format that's built for flexibility. Tailor your schedule to meet your needs, with classes offered in-person, online or in a hybrid approach with short residencies.
This interdisciplinary graduate program draws in working professionals from around the globe. With various backgrounds, MSCMR students learn the skills necessary to expertly navigate intra-societal conflicts at the individual, workplace, community, national and international levels.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Community Development

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

Seeking the skills to help resolve disputes and bridge divides, but busy balancing the demands of work, family or both? We get it. With the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies' Flex MS in Conflict Management & Resolution (MSCMR) program, you'll receive the same rigorous curriculum the Kroc School is known for, in a format that's built for flexibility. Tailor your schedule to meet your needs, with classes offered in-person, online or in a hybrid approach with short residencies.
This interdisciplinary graduate program draws in working professionals from around the globe. With various backgrounds, MSCMR students learn the skills necessary to expertly navigate intra-societal conflicts at the individual, workplace, community, national and international levels.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The diversity of opinions, backgrounds, customs, beliefs and cultures in our world today can often lead to tension. Those in the field of conflict management and resolution choose to focus on and develop proven approaches that cultivate mutual respect and understanding.
In the midst of a polarized political climate, a severe economic crisis, a mediascape full of misinformation and other conditions creating tension among individuals and groups, experts in conflict management and resolution are sorely needed. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for arbitrators, mediators and conciliators is expected to grow by more than 6 percent in the next 10 years.
Yes. Flex MSCMR students are looking to keep their current careers on track while they pursue an advanced degree. With a mix of in-person, online and hybrid classes, you'll get to know your classmates and professors in a way that's difficult to replicate in fully online programs, while still having the flexibility of taking classes remotely. Complete the program spending as little as four weeks on campus or as much as two years.
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