Keeping the Peace & Conflict Management
Pursue a Master's in Dispute Resolution
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What's in the Guide?
It's a fact of life—conflict happens. But what happens when individuals, organizations, or companies can't move on from conflict? Who steps in? And how do they solve the issue without causing further harm?
It could be you at the heart of keeping the peace.
Pursuing a degree in dispute resolution empowers you to navigate conflict with strategy, empathy, and clarity. With the right tools and added credibility, this could be the start of an invigorating role in peacekeeping.
Through this graduate program, you'll gain deep expertise in arbitration, mediation, and negotiation—skills that open doors to fulfilling careers in law, government, education, healthcare, HR, and beyond.
In this guide, we’ll explore how an MA in Dispute Resolution can ignite your peacekeeping career. The world needs your expertise. Are you ready to answer the call?
- What is Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management?
- What Do Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Look Like in the Current World Climate?
- Where Do Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management Take Place?
- The Value of Formal Conflict Resolution Training
- Outcomes of Conflict Resolution Training
- Careers in Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management
- Master's in Dispute Resolution vs. Law School
- SMU Simmons Master's in Dispute Resolution Highlights
- Your Next Steps
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Other SMU Resources
What to Look for in a Dispute Resolution Program
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