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Conflict and Negotiation (MGMT90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Summer Term
Dr Gamze Koseoglu gamze.koseoglu@unimelb.edu.au
Winter Term
A/Prof Adam Barsky - abarsky@unimelb.edu.au
November
Dr Gamze Koseoglu gamze.koseoglu@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Summer Term - Dual-Delivery Winter Term - On Campus November - On Campus |
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Conflict between individual and groups is an inevitable aspect of day to day life. This subject will review the nature of conflict in the workplace and the conflict management strategies of influencing and negotiation. Students will be given the opportunity to apply negotiation techniques to case studies and in simulations.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Distinguish between different types of conflict situations that occur within and between organisations
- Critically evaluate different theories and approaches to negotiation and their application in the workplace
- Apply theories, models and frameworks to understanding conflict and negotiation in diverse settings and contexts
- Develop and execute negotiation strategies in different conflict and negotiation situations
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Analytical and interpretive skills relevant to a study of conflict, influencing and negotiation in the workplace;
- Research skills involving the use of written and electronic sources and other forms of data and information;
- A range of analytical approaches to critically evaluate complex arguments;
- The ability to evaluate, interpret and present independent points of view in oral and written communication; and
- Conducting research in an ethical manner.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Participation
| Throughout the teaching period | 0% |
Daily preparation notes for negotiation activities (10 notes x 200 words each)
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Individual assignment
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
Examination
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Gamze Koseoglu Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 23, 24, 25, 27, 30, 31 January, 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 February 2023, daily 1.5hr lecture and 1.5hr workshop Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 January 2023 to 10 February 2023 Last self-enrol date 16 January 2023 Census date 3 February 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 February 2023 Assessment period ends 19 February 2023 Summer Term contact information
Dr Gamze Koseoglu gamze.koseoglu@unimelb.edu.au
- Winter Term - On Campus
Coordinator Adam Barsky Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 26, 27, 28, 29 Jun, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 Jul 2023, daily 3-hour seminar Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 June 2023 to 13 July 2023 Last self-enrol date 19 June 2023 Census date 7 July 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 July 2023 Assessment period ends 28 July 2023 Winter Term contact information
A/Prof Adam Barsky - abarsky@unimelb.edu.au
- November - On Campus
Coordinator Gamze Koseoglu Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 Nov, 4, 5, 6, 7 Dec 2023, daily 3-hour seminar Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 20 November 2023 to 7 December 2023 Last self-enrol date 13 November 2023 Census date 1 December 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 December 2023 Assessment period ends 17 December 2023 November contact information
Dr Gamze Koseoglu gamze.koseoglu@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
What do these dates mean
Visit this webpage to find out about these key dates, including how they impact on:
- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
This subject has quotas:
Summer - 100 students
Winter Term - 100 students
November - 100 students
Places in this subject are offered to the first students enrolling during the self enrolment period. Once the quota is reached, places will only become available if enrolled students withdraw. Students seeking a place in this subject should check their enrolment regularly for availability. Students will have the opportunity to select a class time during class registration.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
- Subject notes
This subject is only offered in intensive mode. Students should be aware that a portion of assessment in this subject is by participation in class activities.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Public Administration Course Master of Public Administration (Enhanced) Course Master of Management - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 9 April 2024