The Master of Business Administration - Master of Conflict Management and Resolution program is designed for students who intend to broaden their knowledge in business administration and management while becoming qualified in the areas of conflict management and resolution. This course allows graduates to distinguish themselves to future employers with a dual Master’s degree and is popular among progressive senior managers, middle managers and legal professionals who want to fast track their way towards more than one qualification. The Master of Conflict Management and Resolution course is academically grounded and practice oriented. Our students develop the knowledge and skills to analyse, manage and resolve conflict in a wide variety of contexts. Graduates are prepared to work in professions that deal directly with conflict as well as in other professions that require conflict management skills. The Master of Business Administration uses core knowledge from the academic disciplines of business, law, psychology, technology, social science and humanities to explore key areas confronting modern managers and organisations. Through the MBA program students will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of topics and disciplines essential for managers, leaders and organisations today. Study areas include responsible management practices, financial skills, technology and innovation, globalisation, career development, corporate governance, sustainability, risk and value creation, entrepreneurship and decision-making, knowledge economy, legislation, strategy, change and leadership. Through the MCMR program, students will learn how to: Synthesise complex conflict and related theories and standards for professional practice in conflict management and resolution. Critically analyse complex conflicts and conflict management systems. Provide specialised advice to assist individuals, groups and organisations to constructively manage conflict. Effectively and ethically communicate with, facilitate and support people in personal, group, organisational and cross-cultural conflict. Independently and critically reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback as appropriate, to support personal and professional development. Career opportunities This joint degree is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of business administration and management, while acquiring theoretical knowledge and practical skills in conflict management and resolution at the same time. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including management, health, local government, law, emergency services, education, Defence and social work. Many of our graduates find that developing advanced conflict management and resolution skills helps their career progression in their current employment, particularly in management roles. Graduates have successfully applied their knowledge and skills in a wide range of professions and industries. These include health, local government, higher education, emergency services, primary and secondary schools, construction, logistics, law, Federal politics, Defence, social work and in general management settings; both in Australia and in other countries. Graduates can also practice as mediators, conciliators, arbitrators and ombuds in private practice or with corporate or government organisations.