Course Detail (Course Description By Faculty)

Strategies and Processes of Negotiation (38103)

This course provides an introduction to behavioral science insights relevant to negotiation. It is structured around a series of weekly negotiations conducted with classmates, each designed to identify and emphasize specific factors that influence negotiations and their outcomes. Together with the assigned readings, the in-class negotiations aim to help you develop your ability to analyze negotiations, recognize psychological biases that may impede success, and apply strategies to mitigate these biases. 

Business 38001, 38002, or 38003.
Information on course materials can be found on the course website.
Based on weekly preparation and class participation, analytical exercises, and a final paper. Due to the nature of the course, all students enrolled, or considering enrolling, must attend the first week of class. Cannot be taken pass/fail. No auditors. Will give provisional grades to Booth and non-Booth students, but not early final grades.
  • Mandatory attendance week 1
  • Allow Provisional Grades (For joint degree and non-Booth students only)
  • No auditors
  • No pass/fail grades
Description and/or course criteria last updated: December 05 2025
SCHEDULE
  • Winter 2026
    Section: 38103-01
    W 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Harper Center
    C01
    In-Person Only
  • Winter 2026
    Section: 38103-05
    TH 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Gleacher Center
    208
    In-Person Only
  • Winter 2026
    Section: 38103-81
    TH 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
    Gleacher Center
    208
    In-Person Only

Strategies and Processes of Negotiation (38103) - Wittenbrink, Bernd>>

This course provides an introduction to behavioral science insights relevant to negotiation. It is structured around a series of weekly negotiations conducted with classmates, each designed to identify and emphasize specific factors that influence negotiations and their outcomes. Together with the assigned readings, the in-class negotiations aim to help you develop your ability to analyze negotiations, recognize psychological biases that may impede success, and apply strategies to mitigate these biases. 

Business 38001, 38002, or 38003.
Information on course materials can be found on the course website.
Based on weekly preparation and class participation, analytical exercises, and a final paper. Due to the nature of the course, all students enrolled, or considering enrolling, must attend the first week of class. Cannot be taken pass/fail. No auditors. Will give provisional grades to Booth and non-Booth students, but not early final grades.
  • Mandatory attendance week 1
  • Allow Provisional Grades (For joint degree and non-Booth students only)
  • No auditors
  • No pass/fail grades
Description and/or course criteria last updated: December 05 2025
SCHEDULE
  • Winter 2026
    Section: 38103-01
    W 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Harper Center
    C01
    In-Person Only
  • Winter 2026
    Section: 38103-05
    TH 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Gleacher Center
    208
    In-Person Only
  • Winter 2026
    Section: 38103-81
    TH 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
    Gleacher Center
    208
    In-Person Only