To promote trade and commerce applying international mediation from a business school perspective and promote New Jersey as a place to conduct cross border disputes.

The New Jersey City University Institute for Dispute Resolution (IDR), under the platform of the University Business School, aims to promote international negotiation and mediation techniques to manage disputes in cross border commercial, investor-state and general conflict resolution forums. The Institute applies these principals through applied research in the fields of negotiation and mediation studies.

The IDR is 100% funded by philanthropic gifts. Your gift makes the difference in ensuring our ongoing mission. We are grateful for your generous support.