Joint BA/MA Degrees

A Veteran’s Path from the Military to a Career in Financial Crime Compliance

Jamal Malik BAMANPTS ‘18 — 2024-12-02T11:45:55-0800

Jamal Malik BA/MANPTS ’18 describes his career journey from chasing down terrorists to overcoming imposter syndrome in graduate school to establishing a career in the financial crime sector.

How I Got Hired: Senior Program Associate, Elevate Youth California

Travis Wells BA/MAIPD ’19 — 2023-11-09T17:11:21-0800

International Policy and Development graduate Travis Wells shares how career counseling and coursework helped him launch a career in the social justice field.

Institute Students Learn How to Deal with Disaster—and Get Messy

Mark Anderson — 2023-05-12T14:27:04-0700

When they enter the workforce, students will be more prepared to integrate with first response at all levels of government, thanks to a new hands-on course designed by a faculty member who was a former EMT and a current student who is also a firefighter.

How I Got Hired: Evaluation Analyst, Mission Economic Development Agency

Madeleine Smith BA/MPA ’22 — 2023-05-09T11:35:01-0700

Joint BA/MPA graduate Madeleine Smith shares how collaboration among peers and faculty help her to create change in her role at the Mission Economic Development Agency.

Revamped Programs Enable Single Master’s Degree in 12 Months or Joint Degree in Four Semesters

Stephen Diehl — 2022-01-19T11:10:10-0800

Aiming to improve affordability while maintaining academic rigor, the MA in International Policy and Development, Master of Public Administration, and MA in International Trade programs have been streamlined to meet student needs.

IPD, ITED, and MPA Updates: Increased Affordability, Flexibility, and Employability

mzvoma@middlebury.edu — 2021-10-29T06:03:02-0700

In response to student, alumni, and employer feedback, we are in the process of revamping three of our master’s degree programs to make them more flexible, affordable, and aligned with the key competencies desired in the market.

Middlebury Institute Offers $10,000 Scholarships to HBCU, HSI, and TCU Graduates

Sarah Ray — 2021-04-06T10:20:03-0700

The Middlebury Institute has established a new scholarship for alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) as part of our commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Three Tips for Creating a Résumé That Gets Seen by Recruiters

Celina Souffrant MBAIPD '18 — 2021-02-18T07:37:30-0800

Learn how to create a résumé that gets seen by recruiters and increase your chances of getting an interview. MIIS alum Celina Souffrant has worked at Google and Facebook and is now a career coach. She shares tips that have helped hundreds of her clients land their dream roles at major tech companies and global nonprofits.

How to Succeed in Virtual Teams

2021-02-04T07:24:01-0800

No matter the field or discipline, remote work (and remote learning) are becoming increasingly crucial and may be the key to your success. Our experts explore how to succeed in intercultural virtual teams.

Six Ways to Make the Most of a Virtual Career Fair

Bryce Craft — 2020-10-27T08:25:37-0700

While there’s nothing like making a first impression in person, with the right preparation you can turn a virtual career fair into real-life job opportunities. Here are six ways to maximize the increasingly popular virtual career fairs.