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1. What is the value of the MPA degree? Why do people select this degree instead of the MAIPS?
The three specialized degrees are designed for those students who have conducted significant research into a career field, and have come to recognize that they require specific skills and knowledge to be more career marketable.
For the MPA in International Management, we have designed the curriculum to address these areas. Professionals in the program management field, be it public, private, or nonprofit, need to have a proven background in program development, evaluation, monitoring, implementation, budgeting, data analysis, and a thorough understanding of how organizations function. This foundation of core skill-based and issue-based courses are what motivates a select number of our students to choose the MPA degree over the MAIPS degree.
1. When do I register for classes?
Registration for new students takes place during Orientation Week (late August for students admitted in the Fall; late January for students admitted in the Spring), with the assistance of a pre-assigned faculty advisor and the GSIPS staff. Many of the Orientation sessions are designed to assist students in the course selection process.
1. Why does GSIPS have students work with faculty advisors?
GSIPS faculty are uniquely qualified to assist students, not only in the selection of courses, but guiding students through their career development goals and plans. Students can meet with their advisors on a regular basis, as well as during specific times (such as the pre-registration process for continuing students), to prep their study plan, work on common research topics, seek professional guidance, and a range of other topics.
2. How are advisors assigned?
Advisors are initially assigned during Orientation Week to help new students in registering for classes. once you become more familiar with the faculty and their areas of expertise, in conjunction with your own developing policy interests, you can change advisors, or even work with multiple advisors.
1. What takes place during Orientation Week?
Orientation Week is designed to introduce new students to the vast array of services available, to evaluate language levels, to meet with faculty in your specific degree, as well introduce you to the Monterey Institute community. There are a number of formal and informal meetings, as well as several social events.
1. When may I select classes? How will I know which classes to take?
All students at GSIPS take a series of required "core" courses, usually in their first semester. Upon completing the core, students will then have choices in their areas of direct interest. New students will work with their advisors during Orientation Week to select these initial classes.
For additional information, please contact:
GSIPS Dean's Office
dean.gsips@miis.edu
831-647-4155
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