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Postgraduate RMI-OJD180-2021

Negotiation and Dispute Resolution

Gain a theoretical and practical introduction to the dispute resolution process. Examine negotiation, mediation, litigation, communication techniques, conflict escalation, competitive versus cooperative approaches and non-adversarial practice.

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$4,656 $4,906

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
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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

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of this subject you will be able to:

  1. demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of negotiation and dispute resolution including options such as mediation, conciliation, arbitration, collaborative law and restorative justice conferences and related ethical concerns
  2. analyse and research complex problems relating to dispute resolution and make reasoned and appropriate choices amongst alternatives
  3. show effective, appropriate and persuasive collaboration and communication skills for legal and non-legal audiences through engagement with communication skill exercises and dispute resolution simulations
  4. demonstrate self-management skills in a professional context and reflect on and assess your own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback as appropriate, to support personal and professional development.
Topics covered
    • 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
Entry requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

  • RMI-OJD110-Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

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.

Assessments

  • Assessment Task 1 (10%)
  • Assessment Task 2 (45%)
  • Assessment Task 3 (45%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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