Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

Master of Conflict Resolution commenced its education and training activities in 2010. In this programme, students are provided with knowledge, skills and competencies for conflict resolution on individual, organizational, national and international levels. In this manner, students are rendered an advanced level of education with regard to negotiation and mediation. Moreover, the programme provides an opportunity for students that would like to participate in the academic world. Medium of instruction is English.

Qualification Awarded

Masters Degree in Conflict Resolutions (MA) (English)

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle (Master's Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) diploma; a minimum score of 55 from the Academic Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related field or GRE/GMAT equivalent; a minimum score of 50 from the Foreign Language Exams (ÜDS/KPDS/YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL) or from equivalent foreign language proficiency exam approved by OSYM or a minimum

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

2 years, 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester, 120 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

A constructive solution of conflicts which can be international, national, social, cultural, organizational, between groups and individual ; production, teaching and dissemination of theoretical and practical information regarding the constructive solution of the conflicts without using violence is very significant in todays world.
Thus, the objective of this programme is to educate students to become responsible individuals with advanced oral and written communication skills, capable of remaining neutral and rational under any circumstances while working towards a peaceful resolution of conflicts between individuals on a local, regional, national and international level with the integration of different disiplines such as law, political science, international relations, business, psychology and sociology.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To gain knowledge on the fields of law, political science, international relations, business management, psychology and sociology.
2	To be able to apply conflict resolution techniques and methods.
3	To foresee, prevent, manage, transform and help peacefully resolve political, economic, social, legal and cultural disputes between; individuals, communities, groups, governments on a local, regional, national and international level.
4	To play an active role in conflict resolution and to make conflict resolution mechanisms function effectively in organization.
5	To integrate conflict resolution strategies, skills and principles in various fields.
6	To use a holistic approach to analyze conflict.
7	To use empathy to resolve conflict.
8	To establish an effective oral and written communications link by use of Turkish and other foreign languages (B2) in order to share the knowledge about related areas and to defend opinions.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The students who complete this programme successfuly can work at middle and high level management positions in the organizations and institutions both in the private and public sector, where they are able to use their knowledge, skills and competencies.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
The course are taught in two semesters in this programme. In both semesters, there are four compulsory courses and one elective course.
T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
1 .Semester:
G	1	SBE 5001	BILIMSEL ARAşTıRMA TEKNIKLERI VE YAYıN ETIğI	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
G	2	İAÇ 5121	FOUNDATIONS AND THEORIES OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	7
G	3	İAÇ 5009	LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
G	4	İAÇ 5007	COMMUNICATION SKILLS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	6
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	İAÇ 5013	ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	2	İAÇ 5025	ADVANCED SECURITY STUDIES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	3	İAÇ 5027	PERSON AND SOCIETY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	4	İAÇ 5029	VIOLENCE AND RECONCILIATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	5	İAÇ 5031	CRITICAL THINKING IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	6	İAÇ 5047	INTERGROUP CONFLICT AND CONTACT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	7	İAÇ 5035	CULTURE AND RELIGION IN PEACE BUILDING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	8	İAÇ 5039	ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND BEHAVIOR	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	9	İAÇ 5041	SOCIAL VIOLENCE AND NEGOTIATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	10	İAÇ 5043	CONTEMPORARY CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN GLOBAL CHANGE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	11	İAÇ 5045	SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF CONFLICT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	12	İAÇ 5033	SELECTED TOPICS IN HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	İAÇ 5002	NEGOTIATION AND MEDIATION IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
B	2	İAÇ 5006	INTERPERSONAL CONFLICTS AND RESOLUTION TECHNIQUES	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
B	3	İAÇ 5198	FIELD STUDY	COMPULSORY	2	0	0	2
B	4	İAÇ 5018	CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SKILLS CLINIC	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
B	5	İAÇ 5034	CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVANCE CONFLICT RESOLUTION TECHNIQUES	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	5
B	6	İAÇ 5096	SEMINAR	COMPULSORY	0	2	0	2
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	5
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	İAÇ 5016	INTER-FAMILY CONFLICTS AND WAYS OF SOLUTION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	2	İAÇ 5014	DIPLOMACY CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION POLICY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	3	İAÇ 5020	INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE SETTLEMENT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	4	İAÇ 5022	ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) IN LABOR LAW AND COMMERCIAL LAW	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	5	İAÇ 5040	CURRENT ISSUES IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND NEGOTIATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	6	İAÇ 5030	ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) IN CIVIL LAW AND LAW OF OBLIGATIONS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	7	İAÇ 5032	CONFLICT RESOLUTION AT SCHOOL	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	8	İAÇ 5038	RISK ANALYSIS , CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND NEGOTIATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	9	İAÇ 5024	ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) IN INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LAW	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5

3.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	İAÇ 5199	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	1	0	30
TOTAL:								30

4.Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	İAÇ 5199	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	1	0	30
TOTAL:								30

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Evaluation and assessment methods for each course is defined in the the Course Description Form which is prepared by related faculty member / s and included in the Information Package. Exams and course success grades are subject to the relevant articles of the DEU Regulation on Graduate Education.
Dokuz Eylul University, Graduate Education Regulation web address: http://www.sbe.deu.edu.tr/sbe/mevzuat

Graduation Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) programme with thesis is comprised of courses (at least 56 ECTS), a seminar (2 ECTS) and field study (2 ECTS) and thesis (60 ECTS), in total 120 ECTS credits. Students must have minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50/4.00 and completed all the courses with at least CB/ S / TP grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Program Director: Prof. Dr. M. Banu DURUKAN SALI
E-Mail: isletme.bolumbsk@deu.edu.tr
Telefon: +90-232-3018112

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