Overview

With courses led by some of the world’s premier scholar-practitioners in negotiation and conflict resolution, the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution programme at Columbia University focuses on developing self-awareness, tenacity, and interpersonal competency; building common ground; opening lines of communication; ensuring representation and recognition; and building sustainable possibilities for resolution.

Flexible options meet the needs of young and mid-career professionals as well as career-changing professionals.

Fast Facts

Columbia University has a rich heritage in conflict resolution theory beginning with the work of Morton Deutsch, and is widely recognized as a leader in the discipline.

Conflict resolution professionals work in a range of fields, including business, law, education, healthcare, and government.

Conflict resolution professionals regularly act as arbitrators, mediators, facilitators, and ombuds.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Conflict and Cooperation

Intrapersonal Dynamics and Conflict

Conflict Resolution and Dynamical Systems

Conflict Analysis Models & Frameworks

Resolution Strategies

Networking and Sustainability

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

U.S. bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.

If your post-secondary credentials are from an institution outside the United States, the Office of Admissions requires you to submit all post-secondary credentials (undergraduate and graduate) to World Education Services, Inc. (WES), a third-party verification agency for a course-by-course evaluation for admission consideration.

The Office of Admissions will use the credential evaluation provided by WES to determine if your undergraduate degree is the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree.

Students must be comfortable with rapid and idiomatic spoken English.

Demonstrated ability for critical thinking and analysis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

65568 USD / year

≈ 65568 USD / year
Out-of-State

65568 USD / year

≈ 65568 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

65568 USD / year

≈ 65568 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Credits

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