Columbia University’s Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution prepares students to analyze the root causes and dynamics of conflict and to transform disputes through reasoned and resourceful interventions.

Negotiation is one of the most important strategies in conflict resolution and is used routinely by all humans to resolve conflict and potential conflict successfully. This course examines both theoretical and practical implications of diverse assumptions and strategies.

Columbia University’s Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution prepares students to analyze the root causes and dynamics of conflict and to transform disputes through reasoned and resourceful interventions.

ANCoRS is the Association of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, a Columbia University School of Professional Studies (SPS) Student Organization founded in 2011 by students from the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution M.S. program.

Review the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program qualifications below, and learn more about the application process, deadlines, and requirements. As admissions to our programs are highly competitive, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Columbia University’s Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (NECR) equips legal professionals with the advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills they need, enabling them to tackle complex conflicts effectively. Mastery of these critical and fundamental skills enhances their effectiveness, earning potential, and ...

Columbia University’s Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (NECR) empowers finance professionals to elevate their negotiation skills and grasp global finance dynamics for career advancement. The program facilitates networking with experts, accessing top-tier faculty, and gaining practical experience in real-world scenarios ...

Lecturer, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution; International Mediator and Restorative Practitioner

Soldiers, Scholars, and World-Changers: West Point Officers Sharpen Their Conflict Resolution Skills at Columbia SPS. Captain Treven Treece and Major Theodore De Leeuw share how the NECR program is expanding their ability to “listen, learn, and lead.”

One of the many ways in which Columbia University’s M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Program prepares its students for success as conflict resolution practitioners is by providing real-world peacebuilding experiences through summer practicum courses, formerly known as the International Fieldwork Experience. Students have the ...