Isenberg School of Management 636 - Negotiation Theory & Practice

Spring
2026
02
3.00
Giuseppe Labianca

W 4:00PM 6:30PM

UMass Amherst
82633
School of Management 210
glabianca@isenberg.umass.edu
This course examines negotiation fundamentals, including the two core strategies of competitive (win-lose) negotiation and integrative (win-win) negotiation. Course content focuses on negotiation preparation, strategy formulation, determination of goals and objectives, and processes for bringing about a successful settlement. The course will also explore psychological processes, power dynamics, communications at all stages of negotiation, ethical issues and the challenges of cross-cultural negotiations. The format of the course will be organized around a series of bargaining simulations and cases that are supported by readings, videos, and cases.

Open to full-time MBA students in the School of Management only. Enrollment Requirements Undergraduates: Contact Instructor for permission to enroll.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.