Course Type: Postgraduate (taught)
Training Provider: Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS)
School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Graduate School of International Policy Studies

The field of International Trade Policy (ITP) combines the essentials of trade policy with professional skills training. The MAITP degree was developed in recognition of a rapidly globalizing economy and the opportunities and challenges presented to a new group of professional practitioners. The degree program is designed to accommodate the increasing interdisciplinary requirements of practitioners who represent business or governmental interests in the negotiation of legislative policy and evolving international trade policies.

A fundamental philosophy driving the creation of this curriculum is that governments, corporations, and nongovernmental organizations dealing with trade policy need entry-level and mid-career professional staff who are knowledgeable about the fundamental and practical aspects of trade policy and negotiations, and who possess the professional skills essential for practitioners. Because of the unique expertise of the professional training staff and faculty that has been assembled in the ITP program, the Monterey Institute is well-positioned to fill a growing and essential niche in this rapidly emerging field.

ITP degree candidates gain a strong academic foundation in the field of international trade laws and institutions combined with professional skills training similar to that offered by law schools for lawyers or medical schools for doctors.

Master of Arts in International Trade Policy (MAITP) (60 credits)
The MAITP program is designed for students who have completed a bachelor of arts or science program and who are interested in obtaining the academic and professional skills necessary to pursue career opportunities in government, business, and non-governmental organizations with a focus on trade-related issues.

GSIPS Core Curriculum (26 credits)

• Policy Analysis and Communication (2 credits)
• Data Analysis and Research Methods (4 credits)
• International Economics (4 credits)
• International Politics (4 credits)
• Advanced Second Language (12 credits)

MAITP Core Curriculum (34 credits)

• Introduction to Trade Policy (4 credits)
• Trade Laws and Institutions (4 credits)
• Quantitative Analysis for Trade (4 credits)
• Trade Negotiations Simulations (4 credits)
• MA Capstone Project (4 credits)
• Electives, including at least two research seminars on approved topics

Portfolio Requirement for GSIPS Core Curriculum:

To graduate from a GSIPS MA program, each student is required to develop and complete a professional Portfolio as part of the GSIPS core curriculum. The purpose of the Portfolio is to demonstrate a mastery of the core competencies for the degree and specialization of the student. This portfolio will be completed two months before graduation and will be prepared in hard copy, or in electronic format.

Faculty advisers and Career Development staff will assist the student in compiling the items that demonstrate mastery of the core competencies built into the GSIPS curriculum, according to guidelines established by GSIPS staff. Workshops will be held every semester on Portfolio development.

Using the Portfolio and the study plan of the student, a faculty member will conduct an oral exam for each student, within the last two months of the student’s final semester, to ascertain how well the student has mastered the core competencies in his/her degree program or specialization. This exam is graded on a Pass-Fail basis. Students who do not Pass this exam by graduation, or have not completed a Portfolio, will not graduate until both requirements have been met.

For additional information about the MA in International Trade Policy, please contact:
Enrollment Manager
(831) 647-6543
gsips@miis.edu

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Entry Requirements:
- US Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited college/university

- Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0. scale

- Low Grade Point Average (GPA): Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 should consider submitting official GRE scores and/or taking several graduate level courses at an accredited college/university to demonstrate their ability to perform well at the graduate level.

- Economics: A basic understanding of economics is a prerequisite to enrolling in the required International Economics core course. Applicants to GSIPS are strongly encouraged to demonstrate proficiency in economics prior to enrolling.

- Language Requirement for Native Speakers of English: Two years of recent successful college-level language or the equivalent (except for Arabic)

Arabic: 1 year for fall entry (1 ½ years for spring entry) of recent successful college-level language or the equivalent.

- Language Requirement for Non-native Speakers of English: It is presumed that non-native speakers of English will study English as their second language. Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency by submitting scores from either the TOEFL or IELTS examinations.

Course Duration:
The Master of Arts program is completed over the course of four semesters (two academic years). There are opportunities for Accelerated and Advanced Entry.

Language(s) of Instruction:

• English

Mode of Study:

• residential

Thematic Focus:

• International Relations
• International Trade

Country(ies):

• USA

Town(s) or City(ies):
Monterey, California

Course fees:
Tuition for the 2007/2008 academic year is approximately US$27,750. Student and technology fees are approximately US$200.

Scholarships & Awards:
A limited number of partial-tuition, merit-based scholarships are offered to prospective students applying to degree programs at the Monterey Institute. Monterey Institute Scholarships are administered through our Admissions Office. If you are admitted, you will be automatically considered for a merit based scholarship. A separate application is not required. Scholarship amounts range from $4,000 to $14,000. However, funds do run out, so you are encouraged to apply early for optimal scholarship consideration.

Further Funding Information:
http://www.miis.edu/finaid/index.html

Course's Webpage:
http://policy.miis.edu/programs/maitp.html