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Conflict Management

Kennesaw State University
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Degree MSc
Duration 72 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Kennesaw, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Conflict Management at Kennesaw State University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Conflict Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 72 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Kennesaw, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Conflict Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Basic Mediation Training Clinic
  2. Foundations and Theories of Conflict Management: Conflict Theory
  3. Foundations and Theories of Conflict Management: Negotiation Theory
  4. Foundations and Theories of Conflict Management: ADR Continuum
  5. Organizational and Workplace Conflict
  6. Critical Knowledge and Skills of Conflict Management: Public Policy Disputes, Cross-Cultural and International Conflict Resolution
  7. Advanced Civil Mediation Clinic
  8. Organizational Leadership
  9. Advanced International Mediation Clinic
  10. Humanitarian Crisis Intervention
  11. Conflict Management Research Methods
  12. Conflict Management Systems Design
  13. Study of a Specific Conflict Management Environment
  14. Advanced Applied Skills Training
  15. The Practice of Conflict Management: Field Experience
  16. The Practice of Conflict Management: Field Experience
  17. The Practice of Conflict Management: Field Study and Internship Reports

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.8

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.8 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

The MSCM Graduate Admissions Committee determines the eligibility of each person who applies for admission to the MSCM program. Admission will be granted only to students showing high probability of success in postgraduate study.To be considered for admission to the MSCM program, the following application materials must be gathered by the student and submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions, Kennesaw State University, 3391 Town Point Dr., MD 9109 Kennesaw, GA 30144:
  • Application Form and Fee: An online graduate application is available at www.kennesaw.edu/admissions/graduate_admissions.html and should be filled out by the student. A non-refundable fee of $60 must be paid at time of application.
  • Transcripts: Official transcript for a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale. Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate courses must be submitted.
  • Test Score: Applicants must submit a score from a standardized test including the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT); or the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Test requirements are waived for applicants who have earned an advanced degree..Minimum scores are generally 280 GRE General, 3.5 Analytical Writing; 475 GMAT; 151 LSAT; however, students with scores below that may apply,
  • Letter of Intent: An application letter that states the applicant\xc2\x92s interest and goals for the MSCM and the potential use of the degree.
  • R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9: A current r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 is required.
  • Recommendations: Two letters of recommendation that address the applicant\xc2\x92s potential for graduate study and use of the MSCM degree from employers, supervisors, or professors familiar with the applicant\xc2\x92s ability.
  • An official TOEFL or IELTS score report. Students from countries where English is the primary or official language do not need to submit TOEFL scores. Students who have an accredited US degree also do not need to submit TOEFL scores.
  • Immunization Requirement: see Graduate Admissions.
*International applicants have additional requirements; see Graduate Admissions section of this catalog.Consideration is given to the applicant\xc2\x92s academic record, test scores, letters of recommendation, r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9, and typed personal statement and objectives. However, when there is a conflict in the predictions of success from the GPA and test score, exceptions may be made if the applicant\xc2\x92s educational background, excellence in performance in business and professional activities, creativity and leadership, or experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution indicates success in the program. In reviewing the academic work of applicants, the junior/senior adjusted grade point average for all applicants will be considered. In cases where the applicant has done additional accredited undergraduate work beyond the bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or has done accredited graduate work, the most recent two-year adjusted GPA will be used in the admissions consideration.An applicant will not be admitted until a completed application, application fee, letter of intent, current r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9, two letters of recommendation, valid Immunization Certificate, official test score, and official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate courses have been received and evaluated.Only students classified as MSCM degree students are permitted to enroll in the regular MSCM courses. However, any student admitted to graduate study at KSU may enroll in Special Topic MSCM courses (MSCM 7100; MSCM 8900).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

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  • Language English
  • Duration 72 months
  • Credits 9
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