Warning! This subjects requires on campus attendance. Refer to Special Requirements for more information.
Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Required
Australia's largest dual-sector institute, offering both TAFE and higher education, RMIT University proudly delivers work-related education and practical research relevant to current business and community needs. More than 60,000 students study with RMIT, and many of their degrees are available through Open Universities Australia.
QS RANKING 2021
15
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
23
Subject details
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- Introduction to Negotiation and Dispute Resolution; The Nature of Conflict
- Dispute Resolution in Australia and the ADR Spectrum
- Essential Communication Skills
- Negotiation
- Mediation (Facilitative and Evaluative); Emotion in Conflict
- Mediation; Lawyers and Mediation
- Legal Issues
- Transformative Mediation; Neutrality, Power and Culture
- Dispute Resolution Ethics
You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:
Additional requirements
- Attendance requirements - During semester, an intensive workshop held over a weekend will run on-campus (see Syllabus for details). We strongly encourage all students to attend in-person if possible. Upon request, online alternatives can be provided. All other lectures and tutorials for this course are delivered online
This subject provides a theoretical and practical introduction to various dispute resolution processes. It will provide an introduction to the principles of dispute management and resolution used by lawyers, with particular emphasis on negotiation, mediation and litigation. Issues, such as communication techniques, conflict escalation, competitive versus cooperative approaches, and non-adversarial practice will be discussed. The subject assists in the development of reflective practice and self-management.
This subject includes a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a real or simulated workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
- Assessment Task 1 (10%)
- Assessment Task 2 (45%)
- Assessment Task 3 (45%)