Program Overview

  • Duration

    4 Year (Self-Paced) Program

  • Total Courses

    14-24

  • Total Credit Hours

    144

University of North Carolina's Real Estate Management program offers students a comprehensive and well-rounded education in the world of advertising. Our expert faculty members create a supportive learning environment, guiding students to develop the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities needed to succeed in the real estate industry.

Chemistry and Society explores the intersection of chemistry and societal issues. Students study the impact of chemistry on environmental, health, and ethical concerns.


Principles of Biochemistry delves into the chemistry of biological molecules. Students study proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, and their role in life processes.


Advanced Organic Chemistry explores complex organic reactions, synthesis, and the study of organic compounds. It's ideal for students interested in organic chemistry.


Advanced Organic Chemistry covers complex organic reactions, synthesis, and the study of organic compounds. Students explore reaction mechanisms, retrosynthetic analysis, and functional group transformations.


This course introduces students to marine biology, covering the study of marine ecosystems, marine organisms, and the impact of human activity on the world's oceans.

TUITION

Fees Breakdown Cost
BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BBA) $31,680
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $31,680
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At the University of North Carolina, we champion the synergy of affordability and opportunity. Our unwavering dedication to accessible education ensures that exceptional learning doesn't come with an exorbitant price. We unlock the gates to knowledge, extending students the opportunity to flourish without the heavy weight of overwhelming tuition costs, empowering them for a brighter, more promising future.

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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

144

Course Duration

4 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14-24

Core Business Foundation:

The program traditionally commences by imparting students with a strong grounding in fundamental business disciplines, including but not limited to accounting, marketing, finance, management, and organizational behavior. This comprehensive foundation ensures that students gain a holistic grasp of the inner workings of businesses.

Advancing Professional Growth and Building Valuable Networks

Outside the confines of the lecture hall, the College of Business underscores the paramount importance of fostering professional growth and cultivating influential networks. Our students are provided with a diverse array of avenues, including career fairs, industry conferences, and engaging guest speaker events.

Engaging in International Business Endeavors

the College of Business, our dedication lies in equipping students for triumph in a world marked by globalized business dynamics. Our programs furnish distinctive avenues for international involvement, encompassing study abroad initiatives, global business competitions, and partnerships with multinational corporations

Introduction to the Humanities (B-057)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Art Of Thinking Critically
     Apollonian Reason, Dionysian Intuition
     Myth
     Literature
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Art
     Music
     Theater
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Musical Stage
     The Cinema
     Television
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Religion
     Morality
     Happiness
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Death Attitudes And Life Affirmation
     Controversy
     Freedom

Social and Cultural Geography (AAS-085)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Thinking Geographically “
     Population “
     Migration “
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Folk And Popular Culture “
     Language “
     Religion “
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ethnicity “
     Political Geography “
     Development “
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Agriculture “
     Industry “
     Services “
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Urban Patterns “
     Resource Issues “

English Composition (B-158)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Writing To Learn
     Critical Thinking, Reading, And Viewing.
     Preparing
     Composing
     Rewriting
     Structuring Paragraphs
     Formulating Arguments
     The Research Project
     Using The Internet For Research
     Evaluating Electronic And Print Sources
     Using Sources And Avoiding Plagiarism
     Writingthe Research Paper
     Mla Documentation Format
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Apa Documentation Format
     Cms And Cse Documentation Formats
     Writing In The Disciplines
     Writing In The Humanities
     Writing In The Natural Sciences
     Writing In The Social Sciences
     Design Principles And Graphics
     Designing Print Documents
     Designing Web Documents
     Electronic Communication
     Business Correspondence And Reports
     Oral Presentations Using Powerpoint And Other Tools
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Essay Exams
     Writing Portfolios
     Sentence Structure
     Pronoun Case
     Nbsp; Verbs
     Subject-Verb Agreement
     Adjectives And Adverbs
     Sentence Fragments
     Comma Splices And Run-On Sentences
     Pronoun Reference
     Misplaced And Dangling Modifiers
     Faulty Shifts
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Clarity And Conciseness
     Coordination And Subordination
     Parallelism
     Emphasis
     Variety
     Choosing The Right Words
     Language And Power
     Building A Powerful Vocabulary
     Using A Thesaurus And A Dictionary
     Spelling
     End Punctuation
     The Comma
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Semicolon
     The Colon
     The Apostrophe
     Question Marks
     Other Punctuation Marks
     Capital Letters And Italics
     Abbreviations And Numbers
     The Hyphen
     Tips On Nouns And Articles
     Tips On Verbs
     Tips On Word Order
     Tips On Vocabulary

College Algebra (B-200)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Review Of The Real Number System
     Linear Equations, Inequalities, And Applications
     Graphs, Linear Equations, And Functions
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Systems Of Linear Equations
     Exponents, Polynomials, And Polynomial Functions
     Factoring
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Rational Expressions And Functions
     Roots, Radicals, And Root Functions
     Quadratic Equations And Inequalities
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Additional Graphs Of Functions And Relations
     Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions
     Polynomial And Rational Functions
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Conic Sections And Systems Of Inequalities
     Further Topics In Algebra

World Religions (B-336)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Religion
     Indigenous Sacred Ways
     Hinduism
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Hindu Way Of Life
     Buddhism
     Jainism And Sikhism
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Taoism And Confucianism
     Shinto
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Judaism
     Christianity
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Islam
     Rituals And Beliefs In Islam

Ethics (AAS-370)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Ethics
     Living In A World Of Values
     The Role Of Feelings On Ethics
     The Role Of Conscience
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Ethical Relativism: Knowledge Or Opinion
     Consequentialism Or Justice
     Kant And Deontology
     Natural Law Ethics: Saint Thomas Aquinas
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Virtue Ethics
     The Nature Of Morality
     Reward And Punishment
     The Taking Of Human Life
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Allowing Someone To Die, Mercy Death, And Mercy Killing
     Abortion
     Lying, Cheating, Breaking Promises, And Stealing
     Morality, Marriage, And Human Sexuality
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Bioethics—Ethical Issues In Medicine
     Business And Media Ethics
     Environmental Ethics
     Feminist Ethics

Art Appreciation (B-460)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A World Of Art
     Developing Visual Literacy
     Seeing The Value In Art
     Conceptual And Cultural Foundations Of Art
     Art History
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Making Art
     The Ancient World
     Lines In Art
     Space And Art
     Light And Colors In Art
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Principles Of Design
     Drawing
     Printmaking
     Painting
     Photography And Timebased Media
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sculptures In Art
     The Crafts As Fine Art             
     Architecture
     The Aesthetics
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Interpretation And Appreciation: Abstract Painting
     Interpreting Old, Foreign Art And Photography
     Principles For Interpreting Art
     New Technologies And Art Education

Pre-Calculus (AAS-584)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Equation Of Lines
     Functions And Their Graphs
     Linear And Quadratic Functions
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Polynomial And Rational Functions
     Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
     Trigonometric Functions
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Analytic Trigonometry
     Applications Of Trigonometry
     Polar Coordinates; Vectors
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Analytic Geometry
     Systems Of Equations And Inequalities
     Sequences; Induction; The Binomial Theorem
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Probability
     A Preview Of Calculus: The Limit, Domain And Derivative

Human Biology (B-825)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Humans And Biology
     Cell Structure And Function- Plasma Membrane
     Cell Structure And Function-Organelles And Cytoskeleton
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Tissues In Organs
     Organ Systems And Homeostasis
     Cardiovascular System-Blood And Blood Vessels
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Cardiovascular System-Heart
     Digestive System
     Structures Of The Respiratory System
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Respiratory System
     Urinary System
     Reproductive Systems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Central Nervous Systems
     Peripheral Nervous Systems
     Ecology, The Environment, And Us

World History (AAS-902)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     From Human Prehistory To The Rise Of Agriculture
     Early Civilization
     Nomadic Societies
     Classical Civilization: China
     Classical Civilization: India
     Classical Civilization In The Mediterranean: Persia, Greece, And Rome
     The Classical Period: Directions, Diversities, And Declines By 500 C.E.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Rise Of Islam: Civilization In The Middle East
     India And Southeast Asia Under The Impact Of Islam
     Africa And Islam
     East European Civilization: Byzantium And Russia
     Western Civilization: The Middle Ages
     The Spread Of East Asian Civilization
     Centers Of Civilization In The Americas
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Mongol Interlude And The End Of The Postclassical Period
     The West And The World: Discovery, Colonization, And Trade
     Western Civilization Changes Shape In The Early Modern Centuries
     The Rise Of Eastern Europe
     The Ottoman And Mughal Empires
     East Asia: Vital Trends In Politics And Trade
     The First Industrial Revolution: Western Society, 1780-1914
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     World Economy And Western Imperialism: Africa And South Asia
     Settler Societies: The West On Frontiers
     The Development Of Latin American Civilization
     The Middle East And China In The Imperialist Century
     Russia And Japan: Industrialization Outside The West
     World War I And The End Of An Era
     The West In The Twentieth Century
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Eastern European Civilization
     East Asia And The Twentieth Century
     India And Southeast Asia
     Middle Eastern Civilization In The Twentieth Century
     Latin America In The Twentieth Century
     Sub-Saharan Africa: From Colonies To New Nations
     The Early Twenty-First Century: World History And The Future

Introduction To Business (BA-031)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Business Environment
     Competing In Global Markets
     Demonstrating Ethical Behavior And Social Responsibility
     Entrepreneurship And Starting A Small Business
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Business Management
     Adapting Organizations To Today’S Markets
     Producing Worldclass Goods And Services
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Employee Behavior And Motivation
     Leadership And Decision Making
     Human Resource Management And Labor Relations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Marketing: Building Customer Relationships
     Pricing, Distributing, And Promoting Products
     Information Technology For Business
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Financial Information And Accounting
     Money And Banking
     Financial Management

Marketing Essentials (BA-064)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Defining Marketing For The 21st Century
     Developing Successful Marketing And Organizational Strategies
     Scanning The Marketing Environment
     Ethical And Social Responsibility In Marketing
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Consumer Behavior
     Understanding Organizations As Customers
     Understanding And Reaching Global Consumers And Markets   
     Marketing Research: From Customer Insights To Actions
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Market Segmentation, Targeting, And Positioning
     Developing New Products And Services
     Managing Successful Products And Brands
     Services Marketing
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing Marketing Channels And Wholesaling
     Retailing
     Integrated Marketing Communications And Direct Marketing
     Advertising And Public Relations
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Sales Promotion, Personal Selling And Sales Management
     Developing Pricing Strategies And Programs
     The Strategic Marketing Process

Business Communication (BA-226)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Understanding Business Communication In Today’S Workplace
     Mastering Team Skills And Interpersonal Communication
     Planning Business Messages
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Writing Business Messages
     Completing Business Messages
     Crafting Messages For Electronic Media
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Writing Routine And Positive Messages
     Writing Negative Messages
     Writing Persuasive Messages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Writing And Completing Reports And Proposals
     Preparing And Delivering Presentations
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Building Careers And Writing Résumés
     Applying And Interviewing For Employment
     The Importance Of Effective Communication In The Workplace

Fundamentals Of Accounting (BA-375)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Accounting Matters
     The Building Blocks Of Accounting
     Financial Statements
     Double Entry System
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Business Transaction Analysis
     The Trial Balance
     Cash Flows And The Timing Of Transactions
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Adjusting Entries
     Completing The Accounting Cycle
     Financial Reporting And Analysis
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Evaluation Of Profitability
     Inventories 
     Accounting For Common Stock Issues
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Dividends
     Long Term Assets
     Cash, Receivables And Reconciliation

Introduction To Finance (BA-608)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Finance
     The Role Of Financial Markets Financial Intermediaries
     Time Value Of Money
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Annuities
     Risk And Return
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Analysis Of Financial Statements
     Financial Ratios
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Interest Rates And Bond Valuation
     Stock Valuation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Capital Budgeting Cash Flows
     Capital Budgeting Techniques

Management & Administration (BA-686)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Management And Its Evolution
     Managing In A Global Environment
     Managing Social Responsibility And Ethics
     Managing Employee Diversity
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing Organizational Culture And Change
     Entrepreneurship
     Strategic Management
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing The Planning Process
     Decision Making
     Managing The Structure And Design Of Organizations
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Resource Management
     Leading And Motivating Others
     Managing Communication
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Managing Teams
     Operations Management
     Managing Information Systems

E-Business (BA-707)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The World Of E-Business
     E Business Strategy
     Spotting E Business Trends
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     E Business Relationships
     E-Business Technological Infrastructure
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Wireless Technologies For E Business
     Enterprise E-Business Systems
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Electronic Commerce Systems
     Demystifying E-Procurement: Buy-Side, Sell-Side, Netmarkets, And Trading Exchanges 
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     E-Business Network And Web Site Security
     E-Business Web Site Management

Human Resources (BA-785

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategic Human Resource Management: An Overview
     Equal Employment Opportunity And Human Resources Management
     Job Analysis And Design
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Strategic Planning And Hr Planning
     Recruiting Employees
     Selection And Placement
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Training And Development
     Performance Management And Appraisal
     The Organizational Reward System
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Base Wage And Salary Systems
     Incentive Pay Systems
     Managing Employee Benefits
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     A Safe And Healthy Work Environment
     Union/Management Relations
     Managing Human Resources Globally

Introduction To Real Estate Economics (REM-087)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Real Estate Economics
     Review Of The Economic Principles Of Capitalism
     Government'S Role In The Economy
     Money, Credit, And Real Estate
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Important Economic Features Of Real Estate
     Regional And Community Analysis
     Community Growth Patterns
     Neighborhoods: Clusters Of Land Use And Value
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Housing Markets
     Commercial And Industrial Markets
     Rural And Recreational Real Estate Markets
     The Economics Of Real Property Taxation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Land-Use Controls
     Real Estate Development
     Required Government Reports
     Summary Of Real Estate Investment Principles
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Income Tax Aspects Of Investment Real Estate
     Applied Real Estate Economics
     Anticipating Change

Introduction To Real Estate Inspection (REM-358)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Professional Home Inspection: An Introduction
     The Home Inspection Business: You’Re Office Or Theirs
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Land Use Regulations    
     Home Inspection Procedure And Reporting  
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Inspecting The Site
     Inspecting The Exterior
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Inspecting The Interior
     Inspecting The Plumbing, Heating, And Air Conditioning Systems
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Inspecting The Electrical System
     Recognizing Environmental Issues

Basics Of Real Estate Appraisals (REM-394)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Real Estate Appraisal And You
     Legal Considerations In Appraisal
     The Formal Appraisal Process
     Focus On Neighborhood, Community, And Market
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Real Estate Economics And Value
     Property Inspection And Analysis: The Site.
     Property Inspection And Analysis: The Improvements.
     The Sales Comparison Approach
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Analyzing And Adjusting Comparable Sales
     Valuing The Site
     Introducing The Cost Approach
     Estimating Loss In Value: Accrued Depreciation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Income Approach
     Income Capitalization: Rates And Techniques
     Reconciling The Value Estimates
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Reporting Appraisal Opinions
     Appraising Special Ownerships And Interests
     The Professional Appraiser

Introduction To Real Estate Finance (REM-444)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Overview Of Real Estate Finance
     Money, Credit, And The Determination Of Interest Rates
     Finance Theory And Real Estate
     History Of Real Estate Finance And The Fixed-Rate Mortgage
     Postwar Residential Finance
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Alternative Mortgage Instruments
     Financing And Property Values
     Federal Housing Policies: Part One
     Federal Housing Policies: Part Two
     The Secondary Mortgage Market
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Valuation Of Mortgage Securities
     Controlling Default Risk, Borrower Qualification, And Loan Underwriting
     Loan Origination, Processing, And Closing
     Mortgage Default Insurance, Foreclosure, And Title Insurance
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Value, Leverage, And Capital Structure
     Federal Taxation And Real Estate Finance
     Sources Of Funds For Commercial Real Estate Properties
     Acquisition, Development, And Construction Financing
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Permanent Financing Of Commercial Real Estate Properties
     Ownership Structures For Financing And Holding Real Estate
     Real Estate In A Portfolio Context
     Liability, Agency Problems, Fraud, Ethics In Real Estate Finance

Principles Of Real Estate Investments (REM-511)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To Real Estate Investment: Legal Concepts
     Financing: Notes And Mortgages
     The Interest Factor In Financing
     Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans
     Adjustable Rate Mortgages
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Residential Financial Analysis
     Single Family Housing: Pricing, Investment, And Tax Considerations
     Underwriting And Financing Residential Properties
     Introduction To Income-Producing Properties: Leases, Rents, And The Market For Space
     Valuation Of Income Properties: Appraisal And The Market For Capital
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Investment Analysis And Taxation Of Income Properties
     Financial Leverage And Financing Alternatives
     Risk Analysis
     Disposition And Renovation Of Income Properties
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Financing Corporate Real Estate
     Financing Project Development
     Financing Land Development Projects
     Joint Ventures, Syndications, And Partnerships
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Secondary Mortgage Market: Pass-Through Securities
     The Secondary Mortgage Market: Cmos And Derivative Securities
     Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits)                          
     Real Estate Investment Performance And Portfolio Considerations

Introduction To Real Estate Management (REM-648)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Reality Of Real Estate
     The Real Estate Transaction: Listings, Disclosure, And Agency
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Agreements Of Sale
     Conditions, Contingencies, And Other Qualifications
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Title Abstraction
     The Nature Of A Deed
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Mortgages
     Closing And Settlement
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Leases In The Real Estate Transaction
     Resolution Of Real Estate Disputes