2. History of the Monterey Institute
• Founded in 1955
• A graduate school promoting
international understanding through
language & culture
• In 2010, the Institute joined
Middlebury College a leading liberal
arts institution
• Middlebury features summer &
language programs in 16 countries &
37 cities
3. Overview of the
Monterey Institute
• 800 Students
• 40% International
• 80% Receive Financial Aid
• 87% Employed within 1-year
• 14 Master’s Degrees
• Foreign Language Required
• Immersive Learning
• A Top Producer for Fulbright
• MOUs with the UN &
European Union
4. Graduate School of International
Policy and Management
• Address challenging global issues
• Immersive Learning
• Integration of foreign language
Master’s Degree Programs
• Development Practice & Policy
• Fisher MBA Program in Global Impact
Management
• International Education Management
• International Environmental Policy
• International Trade & Economic
Diplomacy
• Nonproliferation & Terrorism Studies
5. Graduate School of Translation,
Interpretation, and Language
Education
• World-renowned language training
• High-profile assignments (UN, Olympics)
• Language Capital of the World
Master’s Degree Programs
• Translation & Interpretation
• Localization Management
• Teaching Foreign Language
• TESOL
6. Admissions Requirements
• The Monterey Institute
website is the best resource for
all admissions requirements
• If student ask, please refer
them to go.miis.edu/apply
7. About Financial Aid
• Financial Aid is available for
both domestic and international
students
• MIIS offers a Merit Scholarship,
Needs Based Grant, and Work
Study Opportunities
• Students can find more
information about this on our
website at go.miis.edu/finaid
8. Scholarships
Both U.S. and international
students are eligible for Monterey
Institute Merit Scholarships. All
admitted students are considered.
Priority Scholarship Deadlines
December 1, February 1, March 1
Spring Scholarship Deadline
October 1
9. What Set MIIS Apart
• Immersive Learning
• Language
• MIIS Community: Alumni,
Faculty & Students
• Location
10. Immersive Learning
Opportunities to gain professional
experience around the world in
management, policy, development,
education and more.
Types of Experiences Abroad
Frontier Market Scouts
Design Partnering Management &
Innovation (DPMI)
International Professional Service Semester
Middlebury Schools Abroad
Student Exchange Programs
Semester-long Practica
11. Language Learning
Language and intercultural communication
are central to all degree programs at the
Monterey Institute.
• Advanced language skills required for entry
• Language learning integrated in programs
Languages Studied on
Campus
Arabic Russian Chinese
French Spanish Japanese
English
12. Monterey Institute Alumni
Network
• Global network of alumni of over 20,000
• Provides resources and opportunities for our
current students
Benefits to our students
Informational Interviews Mentorship
Internship Opportunities
13. Center for Academic & Career Services
• Help students & Alumni find
internships, fellowships, study
abroad, immersive learning
experiences & JOBS
• Year-round career events &
workshops
• Integrated academic & career
advising
• Resume & Cover Letter Support
14. Nonproliferation & Terrorism Studies
Develops the
knowledge and skills
needed to curtail the
spread of weapons of
mass destruction and
respond effectively to
terrorism.
15. Development Practice & Policy
• International Policy and
Development prepares
students for Large Scale,
high-level policy research,
design and advising.
• Master of Public
Administration prepares
professionals to lead and
manage social change
organizations.
17. International Education Management
Prepares professional
to work in the field of
International
Education including
managing study
abroad programs and
offering international
student services.
18. Fisher MBA in Global Impact Management
An ACCSB – accredited
program with 3 tracks:
Resilient Business
Management, Social
Enterprise and Finance,
and Corporate Risk
Management and
Compliance.
19. Translation & Interpretation
Offers the world’s best
training at the highest
levels of international
diplomacy, business and
technology in the
Translation &
Interpretation program.
21. Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
Trains language
education
professionals in
language teaching,
linguistics and
program
administration.
22. International Trade & Economic Diplomacy
Develops highly-skilled
international trade and
economic policy
professionals fully
prepared in the rapidly
changing global
marketplace.
**NEW PROGRAM - Now Accepting
Applications for Fall 2015**
23. Translation & Localization Management
Prepares leaders for
emerging careers at the
dynamic intersection
of translation,
technology, and
business
management.
24. BA in International Studies
Designed for highly
motivated students who
have already completed
the first two years of
college and who want to
earn a BA degree on
their path to a master’s
degree.
25. FEDERAL AID/PRIVATE LOANS
• Thank You
• Please contact an Enrollment Manager for more info.
• www.miis.edu or 831.647.4123
Editor's Notes
We know that you are well versed in the culture of the Monterey Institute. We just want to reiterate some key ideas to point out:
We are a graduate school promoting international understanding through language & culture. We focus on training our students to find practical solutions to the world’s most critical issues.
In 2010, the Institute joined Middlebury College, a leading liberal arts institution.
Middlebury features summer & language programs in 16 countries & 37 cities
Here are key statistics about the Monterey Institute that we recommend memorizing.
800 Students
40% International
80% Receive Financial Aid
14 Master’s Degrees
Foreign Language Required
Top Producer for Fulbright
MOUs with the UN & European Union
Now a little reminder about our two unique graduate schools. The Graduate School of International Policy and Management addresses global challenges while integrating language and providing opportunities for immersive learning experiences. 45% of the student body is international. There are a wide variety of programs including:
Master of Public Administration
International Policy and Development
Fisher MBA in Global Impact Management
International Education Management
International Environmental Policy
International Trade & Economic Diplomacy
Nonproliferation & Terrorism Studies
Monterey is often considered the language capital of the world. Students in the the Graduate School of Translation, Interpretation and Language Education (GSTILE) programs often have opportunities to participate in high-profile language assignments as a result of their world-renowned language training. Master’s degree programs include:
Translation & Interpretation
Translation and Localization Management
Teaching Foreign Language
Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
Additional slides at the end of the presentation offer suggestions on how to tell students about the Master’s degree programs.
The Monterey Institute website is the best resource for all admissions requirements. If students ask, please refer them to go.miis.edu/apply.
Financial Aid is available for both domestic and international students. We offer a Merit Scholarship, Needs Based Grant, and Work Study Opportunities. Students can find more information about this on our website.
MIIS accepts applications on a rolling basis for the fall and spring semester.
Our priority scholarship deadlines for fall are December 1, February 1 and March 1. The spring priority scholarship deadline is October 1.
As you know, MIIS is a unique institution. Your event will be a great opportunity for you to speak about some of your own personal experiences with language, immersive learning, the MIIS community and your time in Monterey. There are several aspects that set MIIS apart from other institutions.
Immersive Learning opportunities support students in efforts to gain professional experience around the world in management, policy, development, education and more. Examples of these programs include: Frontier Market Scouts, Design Partnering Management & Innovation, International Professional Service Semester, Middlebury Schools Abroad, Student Exchange Programs and Semester Term Practica.
Language and intercultural communication are central to all degree programs at the
Monterey Institute. All students are required to take language courses. These courses enhance language skill and integrate language learning into the degree programs. The main languages on campus include Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Korean
French, Spanish, Japanese, English, Portuguese and German.
25% of current students hear about MIIS through alumni/word of mouth! With a network of over 20,000, alumni are a great resource for both current and prospective students. Alumni offer informational interviews, internship opportunities and mentorship.
The Center for Career and Academic Advising (CACS) offers a distinctive service to both students and alumni. With lifetime support, CACS supports students and alumni find internships, fellowships, study abroad, immersive learning experiences, & JOBS. Additionally, they offer year-round career events & workshops, academic & career advising, resume & cover letter support. Additionally, CACS will give students and alumni the skills to succeed.
Please reach out to Enrollment Manager if you have questions. They are here to support you! Please do not feel that you need to be an expert on all programs offered at the Monterey Institute. We are so appreciative of your willingness to reach out to prospective students. We encourage you to reach out to the admissions office with questions, concerns or in need of support.