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Alumni of the International Professional Service Semester (IPPS) program shared their experience and reflected on the deep effect it has had on their careers and lives, at the 10-year anniversary celebration of the program on November 29. The program was the brainchild of Professor Ed Laurance, who ten years ago recognized the value of combining real-life work experience […]

At 59, Steve Hoberg had built his own successful manufacturing company and seen his three children through college. After turning management of the company over to his partner, he felt he was ready for a new chapter in his career and the Frontier Market Scouts (FMS) program at the Monterey Institute seemed like the perfect […]

The Monterey Institute of International Studiesis collaborating with Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) to offer the Business Continuity Certificate starting in February 2013. The course is designed for students interested in business continuity, disaster recovery, and contingency planning. There will be an informational session to explain further the advantages of gaining the skills and knowledge […]

The Student Council at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) endeavors to support the needs of the student body by providing opportunities to apply for financial support for Immersive Learning Programs (ILP) such as, but not limited to, J-term, IPSS, DPMI Plus, IBP, Translation/Interpretation, Language Teaching Practica, FMScouts,and more. Funding can be awarded on an individual […]

FMS and DPMI Winter 2013 Students are looking for short term housing options near the campus. Dates the housing is needed: FMS Training: January 8-22, 2013 DPMI Training: January 7-25, 2013 This would be an ideal opportunity for those who wish to rent for the month of January. Please send a description of the rental […]

Jointly developed and managed by the Monterey Institute, Sanghata Global, and Village Capital, the Frontier Market Scouts (FMS) program turns compassionate and capable young professionals into talent scouts and investment managers serving local entrepreneurs and social-minded investors in low-income and capital-weak regions of the world. The Scouts’ mission is to enable the enterprising poor to scale poverty alleviation […]

The DPMI Development Practicum (DPMI Plus) is an academic and professional program in which MIIS students complete work assignments with an organization to utilize DPMI skills in the field . For spring internships, apply by October 31!  To apply go here! For more information please email dpmi@miis.edu or call Carolyn Meyer, Special Programs Director,  at […]

DPMI is a three-week intensive professional training program that prepares you for a development career. Winter 2013 Sessions Application Deadline: October 31, 2012. To apply go here! DPMI Consists of Three Intensive Modules: Module 1: Designing and Managing Development Projects Module 2: Social Entrepreneurship and Strategic Partnering Module 3: Facilitating Participatory Development For more information please email […]

Applications are now being accepted for the January 2013 DPMI training! DPMI is a three-week intensive professional training program that prepares you for a development career. Winter 2013 Sessions Application Deadline: October 31, 2013. To apply go here! DPMI Consists of Three Intensive Modules: Module 1: Designing and Managing Development Projects Module 2: Social Entrepreneurship and Strategic […]

Dr. Riordan, author of We Do Know How, will be leading a discussion on Buyer-Led Approach to Development. The lunch will take place on Monday, October 22 from 12:15-1:45pm in Casa Fuente CF434. For more information, please contact Samira Lloyd at sklloyd@miis.edu.

Please join Dr. Tsuneo Akaha (Moderator), Dr. Mahabat Baimyrzaeva (GSIPM) and Mr. Ertabyldy Alimkylov (MIIS Conflict Resolution student) as we discuss the topic of human security in Kyrgyzstan. When: October 23, 2012, 12:00-2:00 pm Where: Casa Fuente 434. Refreshments will be served.

Dr. Riordan, author of We Do Know How, will be leading a discussion on Buyer-Led Approach to Development. Riordan is a development economist with over 35 years of experience in the design and implementation of business development and policy reform programs around the world. Dr. Riordan has lived in Colombia, Peru, Egypt, and Albania and […]

“Evolving Global Security Challenges: From Traditional to Nontraditional Security” This colloquium will introduce students to the academic discourse and policy debate on the evolving nature of global security challenges — from traditional national security focused on military threats and responses to non-traditional security problems and approaches including human, environmental, energy, food security, etc. The course […]

Hands of Hope event was presented by Rising International and it took place on Friday, October 12 at the new Hotel Paradox in Santa Cruz. Rising International enables economic empowerment to impoverished women locally and globally. Every year, Rising holds an inspirational event called Hands of Hope to raise awareness and funds. This year the […]

Dr. Riordan, author of We Do Know How, will be leading a discussion on buyer-led approaches to development. Riordan is a development economist with over 35 years of experience in the design and implementation of business development and policy reform programs around the world. Dr. Riordan has lived in Colombia, Peru, Egypt, and Albania and […]

The DPMI Development Practicum (DPMI Plus) is an academic and professional program in which MIIS students complete work assignments with an organization to utilize DPMI skills in the field . For spring internships, apply by September 15 (early admission) or October 31 (regular admission).  To apply go here! For more information please email dpmi@miis.edu or […]

Applications are now being accepted for the January 2013 DPMI training! DPMI is a three-week intensive professional training program that prepares you for a development career. Winter 2013 Sessions Application Deadline: October 31, 2013. To apply go here! DPMI Consists of Three Intensive Modules: Module 1: Designing and Managing Development Projects Module 2: Social Entrepreneurship and Strategic […]

IDRC offers these research awards (formerly known as the IDRC Internship Awards) annually to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing masters or doctoral studies at a recognized university or having completed a master’s or doctoral program at a recognized university. As a research award recipient, you will undertake a one-year […]

A conversation partner is a great way to build confidence and gain practice in speaking another language. Having a Conversation Partner while you are learning a second language improves your skills while giving you a direct line to the people whose language and culture you are studying.  Conversation Partners meet informally and on their own […]

Corey McAveeney graduated from Monterey Institute in 2009 with MA in International Trade Policy. She and her husband Dmitry Dragilev, also a MIIS 2009 MBA almunus, blog together about their exciting accomplishments and adventures.