MBA IN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

OVERVIEW

Inglobal business, disputes and conflicts are inevitable. The University ofBolton (UoB) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR) have co-developed an MBA in Alternative Dispute Resolution programme,designed to equip students with the skills to develop efficient, practical, andastute strategies for resolving such issues, outside of the traditionalcourtroom setting.

Deliveredjointly by UoB and UNITAR, the programme is taught fully online, with theunique opportunity for participants to spend one week in Geneva, receivinghands-on training facilitated by UNITAR. Participants will gain a comprehensivetheoretical understanding and the practical skills required to practicealternative dispute resolution.

KEYINFORMATION

ProgrammeStart Date: January 2025

Duration: 2years

Modality: Online+ one week in Geneva, Switzerland

Workload: Part-time

TuitionFee: £29,750

Contact: anouk.reilly@unitar.org

Application: MBA AlternativeDispute Resolution (online) January 2025 Intake

ALTERNATIVEDISPUTE RESOLUTION

AlternativeDispute Resolution (ADR) encompasses various methods, such as mediation andarbitration, designed to resolve conflicts without resorting to traditionallitigation. It offers a more efficient, cost-effective, and private means ofsettling disputes. With the growing complexity of legal systems and the highcosts of court cases, ADR has become increasingly in demand. Its ability toprovide tailored solutions and preserve professional and personal relationshipsfurther underscores its appeal.

Thegrowing reliance on ADR across various sectors has created a steady demand forprofessionals with expertise in this field, promising both job stability andthe potential for a dynamic career comprised of impactful work that directlycontributes to more harmonious and efficient resolutions, fosters amicablesolutions, and reduces the burden on the judicial system.

LEARNINGOBJECTIVES

Uponsuccessful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Cultivatea critical understanding of business organisations, including their managementintricacies and the multifaceted challenges they may encounter;

Developa strategic comprehension of risk, its mitigation, and dispute resolutionwithin a global context;

Assessand apply arbitration and mediation techniques for resolving disputes acrossvarious commercial and investment scenarios;

Demonstrateintellectual capabilities such as research, critique, synthesis, innovation,and creative thinking, culminating in a professional project;

Preparefor senior management roles with strategic thinking and effective leadershipskills tailored to the modern global economy;

Gaina thorough understanding of complex global business issues, facilitatingsystematic and creative enhancements to business practices;

Acquireboth academic and professional skills, fostering lifelong learning, personalgrowth, and meaningful contributions to society.

METHODOLOGY

TheUoB-UNITAR MBA in Alternative Dispute Resolution is a comprehensive programmethat integrates vital business, management, and life skills such ascommunication, leadership, advanced analysis, and problem-solving techniques,into its curriculum.  

Meticulouslydesigned to facilitate a scaffolded learning approach, the programme ensurescohesive content integration throughout the academic year. Primarily deliveredonline, the MBA also includes an in-person Swiss residential experience wherestudents will take part in face-to-face workshops, observe and engage withagencies of the United Nations, and visit relevant international organizations.Certain modules offer flexibility for topic selection in assessments, while theprofessional project is customized to align with each student’s experience andspecialization, under the guidance of a supervisor.

UNIVERSITYOF BOLTON AND UNITAR

UNITARis proud to partner with the University of Bolton, a dynamic and vibrantinstitution renowned for its exceptional student experience and commitment todeveloping life skills in a supportive environment. With a student body ofapproximately 20,000 and a dedicated team of 700 academic and professionalstaff, the University of Bolton offers degrees that emphasize applied researchand vocational skills. Their entrepreneurial mindset and focus on quality makethem one of the best universities in the UK, consistently ranked No.1 in theNorthwest for Student Satisfaction and in the Top 5 for Teaching Quality.

The MBA in Alternate Dispute Resolution combines the academic strength of theUniversity of Bolton with the world-class executive-style training of UNITAR,ensuring a comprehensive and impactful educational experience.