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Master of Conflict Management & Resolution at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) offers the Master of Conflict Management & Resolution as a full-time degree delivered online at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for conflict management & resolution and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 23, 2027.

About Master of Conflict Management & Resolution

Greater Understanding of Conflict

The Department of Public and International Affairs offers a multidisciplinary M.A. in Conflict Management and Resolution (CMR) for professionals, practitioners and students who wish to gain a greater understanding of conflict in both domestic and international settings.

Blended Course Model

The program is based on a dual-format, blended-course model, which includes intensive instructional blocks of face-to-face instruction, video teleconferencing and mobile access followed by self-paced but guided distance education.

There is one instructional block a semester spanning two-to-four weeks at the beginning of the fall, spring and summer semesters.

Learn how to manage and resolve conflicts

Analyze and describe the nature of small and large-scale conflicts

Understand negotiation, mediation and the link between effective negotiation and effective leadership

Understand and analyze national and international security threats

Assess and mitigate local and national emergencies

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Conflict Management & Resolution at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission for graduate study at the University of North Carolina Wilmington applicants must:

Regionally Accredited Bachelor's Degree: Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution (as evaluated course-by-course through a NACES approved credit evaluation service) by the first official day of classes for the term of the application.
- Seven Accrediting Bodies for Regional Institutions:
  - Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (NH)
  - Middle States Commission on Higher Education (M)
  - New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (EH)
  - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NW)
  - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WC)
  - Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WJ)
Student Holds (Current/Previous UNCW Students): Applicants with an application hold will not be allowed to move forward in the application process until the hold is released. Check your SeaNet Account to view your account hold(s).
Grade Point Average: Have a strong overall academic record with a B average or better in the basic courses prerequisite to the area of proposed graduate study. Provisional admission may be considered by some programs. Contact the program coordinator for additional information regarding their acceptance policy.
Level: Graduate and undergraduate programs may not be pursued simultaneously.
Online Accelerated Programs (OAP): OAP programs must be pursued independent of any other program.
Additional Requirements: Meet any additional admission requirement(s) as outlined by the graduate program.
Professional Licensure in State-Regulated Professions: State laws may require practitioners to be licensed to practice in their state. Learn more about UNCW's participation in the NC-State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Conflict Management & Resolution

Alumni have careers in:

Gain the skills to work in governmental agencies gathering and interpreting intelligence.

The National and International Security concentration gives students the skills to work in state or federal agencies.

Acquire the skills to help resolve conflicts in the workplace.

Work in the field of emergency management mitigating crises.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Conflict Management & Resolution at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Master of Conflict Management & Resolution at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

You will create your account after choosing a Regular Term Instruction (RTI) or Online Accelerated Program (OAP) program option on our application page.
Please create only one account. Use the same log-in anytime you start or continue an application.
Review the deadlines for your program of interest on our Key Dates page.

Master of Conflict Management & Resolution at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen