MIIS in Top 20 Master’s Programs for International Policy Careers
Results are from a survey conducted by Foreign Policy magazine of international relations faculty from 1,199 colleges & universities.

Gain Professional Experiences & Knowledge to Advance Your Career

• An applied curriculum
• Career development programs
• Internship opportunities
• Professional service experiences

Find careers in policy research, project coordination & management:

• International development agencies
  (PACT, World Bank, UNDP)
• Environmental protection organizations
  (UNEP, World Wildlife Fund)
• Intergovernmental organizations
  (U.N., World Trade Organization)
• National governments
  (Japan, China, Kazakhstan, Norway, Canada, more)
• U.S. Government
  (Departments of State, Energy, Commerce, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, USAID, CIA, DIA, more)
• International NGOs
  (Save the Children, Mercy Corps, Doctors Without Borders)

Master of Arts in International Policy Studies (IPS)

Choose from 3 distinct tracks:

• International Development
• International Security
• International Trade

...and these Focus Areas:

• Asian Studies
• Human Rights
• Conflict Resolution
• International Migration

Master of Public Administration in International Management (MPA)

Core competencies include:

• Public and non profit management
• Strategic planning
• Innovation and social entrepreneurship
• Financial management
• Program design & evaluation
• International leadership

Master of Arts in International Environmental Policy (IEP)

The first of its kind, this program is offered to examine key environmental issues with a global perspective.

Areas of focus:

• Climate change
• Eco-tourism
• Sustainable development
• Environmental law
• Energy and security
• Marine policy

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BAIS)

The degree is available to students wishing to combine the completion of their bachelor's degree with a master's degree program in three years. Typically, students enter after two years of undergraduate work, transferring credits from other undergraduate institutions, with most going on to a master’s program either in International Policy Studies or another graduate program at the Monterey Institute.

Certificates & Special Programs

The Monterey Institute also offers certificates in the same areas as the degree programs as well as special programs that complement the coursework offered in the International Policy Studies degrees.