International Professional Service Semester
What is IPSS?
International: Gain practical experience working at and evaluating intergovernmental or international non-governmental organizations and programs.
Professional: Experience an opportunity to apply the professional skills taught at the Monterey Institute in a global, regional or cross-cultural policy environment, while representing the Monterey Institute in a professional context and launching a career in public policy.
Service: Work as a junior staff member for a public policy organization by contributing toward the accomplishment of the mission of the assigned organization.
Semester: Benefit from a semester long on-the-job learning opportunity and IPSS academic courses worth a total of 12 academic credits.
The IPSS Difference
For many Monterey Institute students in the Graduate School of International Policy & Management, the opportunity provided by the IPSS experience has been an invaluable stepping-stone on the path to their future careers. The networking possibilities and international exposure IPSS can offer have become a tremendous resource in students’ professional development.
For more information on career resources to help you plan for IPSS, please visit the Center for Advising and Career Services.
IPSS Blog:
International Professional Service Semester
Attention IPSS 2011 Applicants! The graduation date for students completing IPSS in their final semester is in August each year. While you may walk in the December graduation prior to your IPSS semester or return to Monterey for May graduation (during your assignment), you simply walk in the ceremony-but do not earn your degree until all degree requirements [...]