Joint degrees provide postgraduate students an opportunity to develop expertise in two complimentary disciplines and enhance career prospects whilst reducing the time to complete two Masters degrees. The joint degree is designed for students seeking to deepen their understanding of business administration and management, whilst also acquiring theoretical knowledge and practical skills in conflict management and resolution. The students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including management, health, local government, law, emergency services, education, Defence and social work. Many of the graduates find that developing advanced conflict management and resolution skills helps their career progression in their current employment, particularly in management roles. Graduates have successfully applied their knowledge and skills in a wide range of professions and industries. These include health, local government, higher education, emergency services, primary and secondary schools, construction, logistics, law, Federal politics, Defence, social work and in general management settings; both in Australia and in other countries. Graduates can also practice as mediators, conciliators, arbitrators and ombuds in private practice or with corporate or government organisations.