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Non Award Courses
Course and Subject Handbook 2024 Courses Postgraduate Courses Master of Conflict Management and Resolution [36cp]
Master of Conflict Management and Resolution [36cp]
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2024. |
Course code | 117304 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Professional accreditation status | LB5501 Facilitative Mediation Practice covers the education and training requirements of the National Mediator Accreditation Standards – to gain accreditation students must also pass the competency assessment for Accreditation as a mediator under the National Standards, (not part of the HQporner subject). This subject is accredited by Leading Edge Alternative Dispute Resolvers (LEADR) or any other Recognised Mediator Accreditation Body. LB5527 Conflict Coaching is accredited by Conflict Coaching International (CCI). This subject covers the education and training requirements for accreditation as a REAL Conflict Coach. Students need to complete a portfolio and a video-recorded competency-based assessment for accreditation with CCI. |
Owner | Academy |
College | Business, Law and Governance |
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree from this or another university; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Division of Tropical Environments and Societies, as equivalent to the above. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the HQporner Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 36 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of Master of Conflict Management and Resolution, HQporner graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Master of Conflict Management and Resolution. |
Reasonable adjustments | All HQporner students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
LB5525:03 Conflict Analysis
LB5526:03 Sustainable Conflict Management or LB5520:03 Professional Project/Internship
LB5530:03 Conflict Resolution Processes
LB5535:03 Multidisciplinary Research and Communication in CMR
LB5536:03 Ethical Decision Making and Reflective Practice
LB5537:03 Neuroscience, Psychology and Conflict
Select Option 1 or Option 2
OPTION 1
Select 18 credit points from List 1
OPTION 2
Select 12 credit points from List 1 and
Select 6 credit points from List 2
List 1
LB5235:03 Applied Research Project
LB5500:03 Negotiation
LB5501:03 Facilitative Mediation Practice
LB5514:03 Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution
LB5515:03 Workplace Conflict Management
LB5516:03 Group Facilitation
LB5520:03 Professional Project/Internship
LB5526:03 Sustainable Conflict Management
LB5527:03 Conflict Coaching
LB5534:03 Contemporary Dispute System Design
List 2
AN5006:03 Asia Pacific Development: Culture and Globalisation
EV5951:03 Development in Practice
EV5952:03 Critical Issues in Global Development
LB5200:03 Career Planning
LB5205:03 People in Organisations
LB5228:03 The Changing Business Environment
LB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable World
LB5230:03 Managing Strategic Resources and Operations
LB5231:03 Corporate Responsibility and Governance
LB5233:03 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
LB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational Change
LB5236:03 International Political Economy
LB5245:03 Risk Assessment and Quality Project Management
LB5246:03 Project Governance and Asset Management
LB5247:03 Management Methods for Complex Projects
LB5403:03 Project Management Principles and Foundations
PL5002:03 Policy Analysis and Management
PL5110:03 Shifting Geopolitical Environments in Emerging States
PL5153:03 Politics and Foreign Relations
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
HQporner Townsville | February (Trimester 1) and September (Trimester 3) entry is available Subjects are available in mixed-mode at the HQporner Townsville City Campus. |
External | February (Trimester 1) and September (Trimester 3) entry is available |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 6 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A student who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However, if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure Credit will be granted up to 12 credit points (4 subjects) for the following:
NB: Where employment experience without qualifications, as set out below, is used to meet entry requirements, that experience will not also be used for credit. * Cognate disciplines: conflict management, peace and conflict studies. Students will also have developed skills in analysing theory and practice in areas relating to people and communication, and in particular providing support and advice to individuals, groups and organisations. Students from these disciplines will also have developed skills in ethical judgement and initiative in practice and research involving human interaction, as well as critical reflection and self-assessment of their capabilities and performance, and use feedback, in personal and professional development. ** Employment experience: Applicants must have a minimum four (4) years full-time working in the field of conflict management and resolution (e.g. dispute resolution officer, complaints manager, mediator, facilitator, lawyer, conciliator, arbitrator, or ombudsman) or in a management position in which the person manages conflict between staff, or staff and clients/customers. Students with related employment experience will have engaged in the practice of conflict management and resolution at an individual or organisational level. They will have engaged in the practice of critically analysing conflicts and conflict management systems, and will have practiced within the boundaries of professional standards for conflict management and resolution. They will have had experience in providing advice to assist individuals, groups and/or organisations to constructively manage conflict and will have demonstrated the capacity to effectively communicate with, facilitate and support people in conflict. They will also have developed skills in ethical judgement and initiative in the practice of managing people in conflict, as well as critical reflection and self-assessment of their capabilities and performance, and use feedback, in personal and professional development. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for subjects completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Credit will not be granted for undergraduate studies in a non-cognate discipline or for work experience that is used to gain admission to the course. Cognate disciplines: conflict management, peace and conflict studies |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION |
Approved abbreviation | MConfMgtResol |
Inclusion of majors on | Not applicable – this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the required number of credit points of appropriate subjects may be eligible to receive one of the following awards:
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Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |