MA in Translation & Localization Management
Translation and Localization Management is organized around three axes of training: translation, technology, and business management.
The translation track will develop students’ translation skills, as well as their language and cultural proficiency, through core courses offered, as well as elective courses from the other schools at MIIS. The technology track will cover translation memory and machine translation, terminology management, software and web site localization, process standardization, IT/workflow strategies, and project management. Examples of tools used in class include Alchemy Catalyst, Passolo, Trados, and WorldServer. Finally, the business track will cover key business management areas, such as principles of project management, multilingual marketing, managerial economics, product development, and international business strategy in courses offered by the School of International Policy and Management.
To complement the coursework, students will also have the opportunity to work on localization projects through internships and other career events offered through the Career Management Office. Companies offering internships and participating in training events at the Institute include Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, Lionbridge Technologies, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, and Seagate Technology.