University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

77867 Workplace Dispute Resolution

6cp
Requisite(s): 79771c Dispute Resolution (PG) AND 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: M Scott

The subject explores the applications of dispute resolution theory and practical skills in the workplace. It explores the causes of conflict within the workplace setting and the legislative requirements for dealing with workplace disputes. A range of dispute resolution processes is studied to ascertain their relevance and the problems encountered in applying them to the various types of disputes that occur. It also examines the impediments to changing the dispute resolution culture in the workplace. Students are encouraged to develop dispute resolution models and design systems for implementation in both the public and private sectors.

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.