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Course Descriptions

Conflict Management System Design

GPA 8229

0-20 Credits

This course is designed for managers, administrators and other organizational leaders who may be called on to think about conflict at an organizational or systems level. Specifically, this course focuses on the role of designing, developing and supporting informal and formal conflict management processes, programs and systems for various organizational settings. Students will focus both on the theory and practice of conflict management systems design, using a combination of readings, case studies and simulations. Students will learn how to assess organizational conflict climate, develop collaborative strategies for working pro-actively and responsively to manage conflict in organizations.

Elective course for these programs:
Master in Management (Traditional Model)
Master in Public Administration (Traditional Model)
Master in Nonprofit Management (Traditional Model)

Past Course Syllabi and Instructors for this Course:

Term	Location	Instructor	Course Syllabi
Spring 2006	St. Paul Campus	Aimee Gourlay; Susan Mainzer	PDF File