Campus
Magill

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MCMF

SATAC Code
4GC007 (Internal)

Study as
Part-time only

Aim

To provide an advanced program in mediation theory and practice for professionals whose employment requires them to work with interpersonal, family and/or organisational conflict in a wide range of settings.

Content & Structure

Structure
This program requires completion of 18 units of study, made up of four 4.5 unit courses. Three are core courses and one is specific to the specialisation.

Content
In Mediation Theory and Practice and Advanced Mediation Theory and Practice the practical skills of mediation, including negotiation skills, balancing power, managing the mediation process, dealing with difficult behaviours and strong emotions, conflict coaching as well as Narrative and Transformative mediation will be dealt with. Legislative Frameworks will provide the knowledge around the legislative requirements that mediators must understand and adhere to. Negotiation and Conflict Management develop strategies and expertise that can be brought to the management of negotiation and conflict contexts in practical and analytical ways. These courses will provide both the practical and the theoretical knowledge that practitioners require to work in the dispute resolution field.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
Mediation Theory and Practice WELF 5081 4.5 Note(s): 1
Advanced Mediation Theory and Practice WELF 5082 4.5
Legislative Frameworks for Mediators WELF 5107 4.5
Negotiation and Conflict Management BUSS 5355 4.5

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