MA in Localization Project Management FAQs

The Middlebury Institute of International Studies is accredited as a graduate school of Middlebury College by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

No. Prior work experience is not required. You can learn more about our admissions requirements by requesting information.

There are no entrance exams required. You can learn more about our admissions requirements by requesting information.

The online program does not accept transfer credits. Students must complete 30 credits at the Middlebury Institute.

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The requirements for the program include:

• A completed online application
• A bachelor’s degree (and related transcript)
• An essay
• A resume/CV
• An interview
• One letter of recommendation (two recommended)
• Proficiency in a second language preferred
• Proof of English proficiency via TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge tests (only for nonnative English speakers)

There is no GPA requirement to enroll in the master’s program.

Generally, the application deadline for the online MA in Localization Project Management is two weeks before each start date. Contact us for more information.

If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of English proficiency from one of the following: 

• TOEFL preferred minimum: 80 
  • Sub-score minimum for Reading, Listening, and Speaking: 19
  • Sub-score minimum for Writing: 23
• IELTS preferred minimum: 6.5
  • Sub-score minimum for Reading, Listening, and Speaking: 6.0
  • Sub-score minimum for Writing: 6.5
• Cambridge (B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency) preferred minimum: 176
  • Sub-score minimum for Reading, Listening, and Speaking: 169
  • Sub-score minimum for Writing: 176

Note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years after the test date. Cambridge scores do not expire.

Graduates work in a variety of industries, including life sciences, education, tourism, media, entertainment, automotive, and government. Some titles they hold are localization project manager, localization producer, translation account manager, and translation quality manager. Learn more on our careers page.

No. You may take courses in the order you choose as long as the prerequisites are met.

The program does not include any concentrations.

You’ll complete 10 courses to earn your master’s degree. You can review courses now.

You’ll complete 30 credits to earn your master’s degree. You can review courses now.

The online program is designed for professionals who work full-time and is only offered part-time. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities and allows you to fully absorb the information in your coursework.

You can complete the program in less than two years. To see the curriculum, view our courses page.

The 100 percent online master’s degree is designed for working professionals with busy lives, so if something interrupts your course of study, you don’t have to worry about losing the credits you’ve completed. If needed, you can take up to five years to complete the degree.

Additional fees include a $65 application fee, a student activity fee of $85 per semester, and a student resource fee of $150 per semester. Depending on the number of credits you take each semester, you may not be required to pay the student activity fee. Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year. You can review updated information.

Tuition is $850 per credit hour. You’ll need to complete 30 credits for a total tuition of $25,500. Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year. You can review updated information here.

Tuition is $850 per credit hour. You’ll need to complete 30 credits for a total tuition of $25,500. Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year. You can review updated information here.