Mediation, Negotiation and Complex Systems Analysis

APA2455.01
Course System Home Terms Fall 2026 Mediation, Negotiation and Complex Systems Analysis

Course Description

Summary

This class will examine contemporary cconflicts through the lens of complex systems. The class will include a 16 hour training in Mediation and Negotiation skills. Through readings, discussion, exercises and role-plays, the class will examine and deconstruct the complexities of current democratic and environmental issues related to local, national and global governance, We will begin with negotiation training and extend it to group multi-party collaborative problem-solving. 

Learning Outcomes

  • mediation skills, negotiation skills, complex system analysis, collaboration

Instructor

  • Susan Sgorbati

Day and Time

TU,FR 10:30am-12:20pm

Delivery Method

Fully in-person

Length of Course

Full Term

Academic Term

Fall 2026

Credits

4

Course Level

2000

Maximum Enrollment

30

Course Frequency

Once a year