Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey provides graduate programs and experiential learning to develop experts in global security, sustainability, development, education, and language services

Target Customer

Prospective graduate students and professionals seeking advanced degrees, certificates, and executive programs in international policy, security, language services, education, and related fields; employers looking for interns and graduates

Key Differentiator

Integrated language studies with policy and security education, supported by specialized Centers (CNS, CTEC, CBE, MIRS) and real-world field work (e.g., UNODA internships), plus a Monterey location described as a hub for language and global affairs

Implementation Timeline

The Institute will conclude all in-person programs and two online programs by the summer of 2027; final intakes for some closing programs are in spring 2026, while four online programs are not affected; admissions and program offerings indicate ongoing opportunities through 2026–2027

Pain Points

1Need for practically oriented, globally relevant graduate programs that combine language skills with policy and security expertise
2Connecting students with meaningful internships and career planning to improve post-graduation outcomes
3Balancing rigorous language studies with policy, development, and security training while providing experiential learning opportunities

Key Features

1Graduate degrees across Environmental Policy and Management, Global Governance and Policy, International Policy and Development, International Trade, Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies, Translation and Interpretation, Conference Interpretation, Translation and Localization Management
2Online degree programs including Online Cybersecurity, Online International Education Management, Online Localization Project Management, Online MPA in Sustainability, Online Organizational Leadership, Online TESOL
3Joint BA/MA Degrees and Joint Graduate Degrees
4Certificates, Executive and Custom Programs
5Experiential Learning, Career Management, and Career Outcomes support
6Centers: CNS (Nonproliferation Studies), CTEC (Terrorism/Counterterrorism), CBE (Blue Economy), MIRS (Russian Studies), plus interdisciplinary language and policy initiatives

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Associate Professor, Translation and Interpretation
2Associate Professor, Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies
3Professor, TESOL and Teaching Foreign Language
4Associate Professor, MPA, International Policy and Development
5Media Programs Manager

Client Results

188% of students receive scholarships
2350+ professional internships annually
396% of graduates working within one year of graduation

Competitive Advantages

1 Monterey location described as the 'language capital of the world' with access to culture, recreation, and proximity to Silicon Valley
2Strong emphasis on experiential learning, internships, and practical career planning
3Renowned faculty across policy, security, sustainability, education, and language services
4Specialized centers and field-work opportunities (e.g., UNODA internships, META Lab collaborations)
5Broad range of both in-person and online programs with potential for joint degrees

Key Benefits

1Career-focused degrees with strong internship and career outcomes

2Scholarships and financial aid availability

3Access to world-class centers and field-work opportunities

4Hybrid in-person and online programs for flexibility

5Location advantages and proximity to tech and international hubs

Case Studies & Success Stories

Field Work: Interning at the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)

Case #1

MIIS alum Aleksandra Zubenko interned at UNODA, supporting global disarmament and nonproliferation to promote global security.

Field Work: Connecting Costa Rican Medical Devices with Patients in the U.S.

Case #2

International trade student Andrew Sang worked on a team researching openings in the trade market for Costa Rica’s export agency.

Conflict Transformation Fellowship

Case #3

Through a yearlong fellowship supported by the Conflict Transformation Collaborative, 40 students applied skills to develop creative approaches to conflict.

Recent Graduate Wins First Prize at 10th Cross-Strait Interpreting Contest

Case #4

Sijin Xian, who completed her master’s in conference interpretation, won first prize in a prestigious contest.

How I Got Hired: Media Programs Manager, Planet

Case #5

Anne Pellegrino leveraged OSINT skills developed at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies to land a job at a top satellite imagery firm.

Field Work: Students Bring Community Needs Data to Life in Bilingual Videos

Case #6

Students conducted long-term data analysis and a marketing project with the Institute’s META Lab and the United Way of Monterey County.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A graduate school of Middlebury College offering in-person and online programs in global security, sustainability, development, education, and language services; includes specialized centers and extensive experiential learning to connect academics with real-world impact.

Target Market

Prospective graduate students and professionals seeking advanced degrees (master’s, certificates, online programs) and career development in international policy, language services, education, and related fields; employers seeking interns and graduates

Unique Value Proposition

Combines rigorous international policy, security, and language-focused education with hands-on experiential learning, anchored by renowned centers (CNS, CTEC, CBE, MIRS) and a Monterey-based, language-centric ecosystem

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

Not explicit; emphasis on scholarships and financial aid with 88% of students receiving scholarships

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