University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

76052 Dispute Resolution (UG)

6cp
Requisite(s): 71005c Practice and Procedure
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: M Scott

The subject deals with the jurisprudence of dispute resolution, and the theory, dynamics and essential characteristics of each dispute resolution process, so that effective strategies for resolving a wide range of disputes can be formulated. Students are given some exposure to, and training in, dispute resolution so that they can improve their use of negotiations, mediation and arbitration in practice. Topics include the concept of dispute resolution, including negotiations, mediation, conciliation and arbitration; the nature of disputes; existing dispute resolution procedures; and the theoretical, ethical and practical issues of negotiation and mediation.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $1,021.25
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,310.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.