Higher Diploma in Alternative Methods for Dispute Resolution and Settlement
The Higher Diploma in Alternative Methods for Dispute Resolution and Settlement is a professional postgraduate program offered by the College of Law at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. It aims to prepare qualified legal professionals specializing in alternative methods for dispute resolution and settlement and to develop practical skills in arbitration, mediation, and negotiation. The program also enhances learners' ability to analyze disputes and resolve them effectively through alternative methods, while responding to job market needs in relevant legal fields.
The English title and institutional terminology used here follow the official English Program Specification, which identifies the program as “Higher Diploma in Alternative Methods for Dispute Resolution and Settlement," under the Department of Private Law, College of Law, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.
About the Program
The program provides specialized legal education in the field of alternative dispute resolution through diverse learning strategies and an applied training environment that simulates real-world practices, enabling learners to acquire the knowledge and practical skills necessary to handle and resolve disputes effectively. This reflects the Program Mission stated in the official specification.
The program combines legal knowledge with professional practice and develops learners' capabilities in legal analysis, negotiation, conflict management, and drafting, along with the knowledge and skills associated with arbitration, mediation, and other methods of dispute resolution and settlement.
Why This Program?
The program responds to the growing need for professionals specializing in arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution, particularly in light of legal and economic developments and the increasing importance of alternative methods for resolving disputes. With its emphasis on practical and professional application, the program connects legal knowledge with real-world practice, enhancing graduates' readiness to work in legal fields and sectors related to dispute resolution and settlement.
Program Goals
The program aims to:
Prepare qualified legal professionals in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Develop students' arbitration, mediation, and negotiation skills.
Enhance their ability to analyze legal issues and resolve disputes effectively through alternative methods.
Meet the needs of the job market in the fields of arbitration, mediation, and legal consulting.
What Will You Learn?
The program develops a range of legal and professional knowledge and skills, including:
Understanding the substantive and procedural principles, theories, and concepts related to alternative dispute resolution and settlement methods.
Applying legal theories, principles, and concepts related to dispute resolution and settlement.
Developing legal work skills in analysis, deduction, criticism, negotiation, conflict management, and drafting.
Negotiation and conflict management.
Legal drafting.
Adhering to ethical standards of conduct in dispute resolution through alternative methods.
Applied Approach to Teaching and Learning
The program adopts a variety of teaching and learning strategies that promote engagement and practical application, including:
Interactive lectures.
Simulation-based learning.
Case studies.
Problem-based learning.
Discussion sessions.
Guest lectures by specialists in the field.
Practical activities and applications.
Professional Fields
The program qualifies students for a number of professions/jobs identified in the Program Specification, including:
Mediator.
Arbitrator.
Conciliator.
Legal Consultant.
Negotiator.
The program is relevant to several occupational and professional sectors, most notably:
Arbitration, Mediation, Conciliation, and Expert Services Sector (Local – Regional – International).
Reconciliation Services Sector via the Taradhi Platform at the Saudi Ministry of Justice.
Legal Practice and Legal Consultancy Sector.
Legal Departments Sector within Ministries and Government Entities.
Curriculum
Total credit hours: 24 credit hours.
The curriculum consists of required and elective courses, in addition to a Capstone Project. The program includes six required program courses totaling 18 credit hours, two elective courses totaling 4 credit hours, and a 2-credit-hour Capstone Project.
The curriculum covers specialized topics in dispute resolution and settlement, including:
General Theory of Arbitration.
Negotiation.
Conflict of Laws in Commercial Arbitration.
International Commercial Arbitration.
Investment Arbitration.
Mediation.
Capstone Project.
The curriculum also includes elective courses that allow students to expand their knowledge in related legal areas: [ رابط الخطة]
Admission to the Program
According to the admission requirements stated in the Program Specification:
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in law or other fields with a minimum grade of “Good" or its equivalent.
Applicants from non-law backgrounds are required to complete supplementary courses determined by the department.
Applicants with at least one year of experience in their diploma specialization are exempt from the supplementary courses.
The University's approved admission requirements and regulations applicable at the time of application shall apply.
Quick Information
Academic Qualification: Higher Diploma
College: Law
Department: Private Law
Language of the Program: Arabic
Total Credit Hours: 24 credit hours
