Negotiation and Influence

Learn from MIT Sloan faculty member, Prof. Jared Curhan, Director of MIT's ‘Negotiation for Executives’ Program

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Course Dates

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March 20, 2025

Course Duration

DURATION

2 months, online
2-4 hours per week

Course Fee

PROGRAM FEE

US$1,500

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In Collaboration With MIT Sloan | Online Certificate Program

Why Is It Important To Negotiate Effectively?

The ability to negotiate favorable agreements—with customers, colleagues, investors, and suppliers is a vital skill for executives. This course will help you rethink negotiation as a problem solving tool and identify how you can create and claim value in your interactions from the everyday to the rare and high-value.

£17 Bn

estimated yearly increase in turnover for UK businesses through effective negotiation

SOURCE: CENTER FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS RESEARCH (CEBR)

85%

of Americans who counteroffered on salary and other benefits were successful

SOURCE: FIDELITY INVESTMENTS

4.8%

The average annual salary increase in 2022—the highest pay bump in decades for employees

SOURCE: PEARL MEYER

Your Learning Journey

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83 Video Lectures

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12 Discussions

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7 Simulations

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2 Peer Reviews / Feedback

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9 assignments

Program Topics

Module 1:

Introduction to Negotiations

Experience virtual conflict and explore the basics of negotiation, using the iDecisionGames negotiations simulation platform.

Module 2:

Core Negotiations Strategy

Dive deeper into core negotiation concepts to identify strategies and principles that can be applied to achieve different outcomes.

Module 3:

Distributive Bargaining: Key Concepts

Explore how to claim value in negotiations, understand the difference between BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and reservation price, pinpoint common errors, and anticipate three kinds of “no.”

Module 4:

Distributive Bargaining: Influencing and Claiming Value

Discover the principles of influence, the use of anchoring and value claiming, the function of focal points, and the ethical implications of negotiating,

Module 5:

Integrative Negotiation: Value Creation and Subjective Value

Learn to identify the differences between distributive, compatible, and integrative issues as you conduct employment negotiations.

Module 6:

The Negotiator's Dilemma: Personal Signatures and Pre-Negotiating Strategy

Analyze your own personality traits, target the best negotiation approach, and prepare to bargain using the Seven Elements of Negotiation.

Module 7:

Putting It All Together

Apply the Seven Elements framework to a negotiation, identify strategies that worked, and explore equity barriers, reactive devaluation, and the power of framing.

Module 8:

Psychological and Strategic Barriers

Focusing on difficult tactics in negotiations, you will create a plan to overcome them, including concepts such as the circle of value and reframing.

Module 1:

Introduction to Negotiations

Experience virtual conflict and explore the basics of negotiation, using the iDecisionGames negotiations simulation platform.

Module 5:

Integrative Negotiation: Value Creation and Subjective Value

Learn to identify the differences between distributive, compatible, and integrative issues as you conduct employment negotiations.

Module 2:

Core Negotiations Strategy

Dive deeper into core negotiation concepts to identify strategies and principles that can be applied to achieve different outcomes.

Module 6:

The Negotiator's Dilemma: Personal Signatures and Pre-Negotiating Strategy

Analyze your own personality traits, target the best negotiation approach, and prepare to bargain using the Seven Elements of Negotiation.

Module 3:

Distributive Bargaining: Key Concepts

Explore how to claim value in negotiations, understand the difference between BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and reservation price, pinpoint common errors, and anticipate three kinds of “no.”

Module 7:

Putting It All Together

Apply the Seven Elements framework to a negotiation, identify strategies that worked, and explore equity barriers, reactive devaluation, and the power of framing.

Module 4:

Distributive Bargaining: Influencing and Claiming Value

Discover the principles of influence, the use of anchoring and value claiming, the function of focal points, and the ethical implications of negotiating,

Module 8:

Psychological and Strategic Barriers

Focusing on difficult tactics in negotiations, you will create a plan to overcome them, including concepts such as the circle of value and reframing.

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Faculty

Faculty Member Jared Curhan

Jared Curhan

Associate Professor, Work and Organization Studies

Prof. Curhan specializes in the psychology of negotiation and conflict resolution. A recipient of support from the National Science Foundation, he has pioneered a social psychological approach to the study of “subjective value” in negotiation. He is also Director of the PON Research Lab and Director of MIT's Negotiation for Executives Program.

Participant Speak

Faculty Member Asim Saleem

Asim Saleem

Network Operations Leader, GE Digital, AUSTRALIA

"Well, this is fantastic course and I learned a lot. It has given the real-time understanding of how investigation takes place in the real world and how various components of negotiation work together."

Faculty Member Alessandra Calabro

Alessandra Calabro

Market Access & Corporate Affairs Director, Celgene, BRAZIL

"The best part was the practical negotiation role plays and having the possibility to interact with people from different countries, cultures, and background."

Faculty Member Lucio Arcila

Lucio Arcila

Regional Security Advisor Mexico & Central America, Microsoft, MEXICO

"The course was great! I think that the practical exercises helped me a lot to consciously know myself in different bargaining situations. Now, I have the tools to overcome and reframe stressful situations and adequately prepare for negotiating."

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Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate by Emeritus in collaboration with MIT Sloan.

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    Note that, unless otherwise stated on the program web page, all programs are taught in English and proficiency in English is required.


    What is the typical class profile?

    More than 50 percent of our participants are from outside the United States. Class profiles vary from one cohort to the next, but, generally, our online certificates draw a highly diverse audience in terms of professional experience, industry, and geography — leading to a very rich peer learning and networking experience.


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    How will my time be spent?

    We have designed this program to fit into your current working life as efficiently as possible. Time will be spent among a variety of activities including:



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    More than 300,000 learners across 200 countries have chosen to advance their skills with Emeritus and its educational learning partners. In fact, 90 percent of the respondents of a recent survey across all our programs said that their learning outcomes were met or exceeded.

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    Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a smart digital certificate. The smart digital certificate can be shared with friends, family, schools, or potential employers. You can use it on your cover letter, resume, and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile.
    The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the program, once grading is complete.


    Can I get the hard copy of the certificate?

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    Do I receive alumni status after completing this program?

    No, there is no alumni status granted for this program. In some cases, there are credits that count toward a higher level of certification. This information will be clearly noted in the program brochure.


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