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Conflict Management & Resolution, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Learn to Manage and Mitigate Conflict
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Alumni have careers in:

Gain the skills to work in governmental agencies gathering and interpreting intelligence.

The National and International Security concentration gives students the skills to work in state or federal agencies.

Acquire the skills to help resolve conflicts in the workplace.

Work in the field of emergency management mitigating crises.

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Learn To

Learn how to manage and resolve conflicts

Analyze and describe the nature of small and large-scale conflicts

Understand negotiation and mediation and the link between effective negotiation skills and effective leadership

Understand and analyze national and international security threats

​​​Assess and mitigate local and national emergencies

Contact Us

Dr. Remonda Kleinberg, Department Chair

Phone: (910) 962-3220
Fax: (910) 962-3286

kleinbergr@uncw.edu

270 Leutze Hall
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 28403-5607

Conflict Management and Resolution, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program Overview

Greater Understanding of Conflict

The Department of Public and International Affairs offers a multi-disciplinary post-baccalaureate program in Conflict Management and Resolution (CMR) for professionals, practitioners and students who wish to gain a greater understanding of a variety of conflict in both domestic and international settings.

Blended Course Model

The program is based on a dual-format, blended-course model that includes intensive instructional blocks utilizing face-to-face instruction, video teleconferencing and mobile access followed by self-paced but guided distance education.

There is one instructional block a semester spanning two to four weeks at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Participate in the certificate program while enrolled in a graduate degree program in another discipline at UNCW or any other accredited university.

Career Opportunities

The objective of the certificate program is to give you the knowledge and skill set to manage conflict in diverse domestic or international environments. To better address your career goals, the certificate in conflict management and resolution has two tracks: domestic and international.

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Sample Courses in Conflict Management and Resolution

Table lists sample courses for the post-baccalaureate certificate in conflict management and resolution
CMR 502 Conflict Management Theory
CMR 503 Decision Making & Negotiation
CMR 507 Mediation & Conflict Resolution Practicum
CMR 520 Conflict Management & Resolution
CMR 525 Conflict in International Politics
CMR 526 The 21st Century Workplace: Diversity Matters
See The Full Curriculum

How Do I Apply?

All applicants must submit the following to the UNCW Graduate School:

  • An application for graduate admission.
  • Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate).
  • A 500-word essay on the applicant’s goal in pursuing graduate work in conflict management and resolution.
  • Three letters of recommendation from an academic institution or the applicant’s relevant professional field.
  • Application and supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.

Admission Deadlines & Requirements

Information: Conflict Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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  • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
  • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

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Location/Delivery Method

  • Distance Education- Fully Online - Asynchronous (instructional materials made available on the Internet and available 24 hours a day every day-not time-dependent slots).

Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

  • Spring 2024:
    • November 1, 2023
  • Summer I 2024:
    • April 15, 2024
  • Summer II 2024:
    • May 15, 2024
  • Fall 2024:
    • July 1, 2024

Transcripts

  • One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.

Test Scores

  • None Required

Recommendations

  • 3 letters of recommendation from an academic institution or the applicant’s relevant professional field.

Additional Requirements

  1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
  2. Essay:  A 500-word essay on the applicant’s goal in pursuing graduate work in conflict management and resolution.
  3. Financial Aid: Non-federal loans are available for this program.  Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships.  Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
  4. Visa Sponsorship:  This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

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