Program Overview
The Dispute Resolution at Southern Methodist University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Dispute Resolution 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 2,682 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Dallas, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dispute Resolution programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Arbitration
- Advanced Negotiation
- Advanced Mediation
- Family Mediation and Law
- Communication and Dispute Resolution
- Decision Theory
- Engaging in Conflict
- Advanced Engaging in Conflict
- Conflict Coaching
- Neuroscience: The Role of the Brain in Emotion, Collaboration and Conflict
- Restorative Justice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 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).
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Official undergraduate transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended
- Three letters of recommendation.
- An essay, minimum of 250 words, maximum of two pages double spaced, explaining why the applicant wants to study Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management.
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale). If the GPA is lower than 2.75, the applicant must submit acceptable GRE, LSAT, or Miller Analogies scores
- Interview with a member of the Admission Committee
- Students applying to the Master\xc2\x92s program after completing the certificate program must demonstrate a 3.5 GPA from the certificate program (and comply with all other admission requirements). Up to 21 credits from the certificate program will be accepted towards your Masters requirements.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,682 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,682 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Methodist University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, United States
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