The CGBP Student Pathway Program is an independent study program with several options for support and is designed to be undertaken in parallel with existing studies. The program can be started at any time, but it is recommended that students begin the program at least 12-18 months prior to graduation. The program is not intended to be intensive. Rather, it is intended as an ongoing/distributed effort that should sit easily alongside existing studies for most students.
CGBP Student Pathway Membership
For an initial $75 membership fee, NASBITE International will provide the following benefits to participating students:
Universities/colleges interested in this program should check out our Educational Partner page for more information.
CGBP Student Ambassador Program
NASBITE also offers a Student Ambassador program, designed to help faculty and staff at Educational Partner schools generate awareness for the CGBP Student Pathway Program. Educational Partner faculty may nominate one NASBITE Student Ambassador per 12-month period, beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year. The nominated student may be a currently-enrolled Student Pathway program participant or can be a new enrollee to the Student Pathway program.
The nominated student:
For Student Ambassadors, NASBITE will waive the $75 CGBP Student Pathway program registration fee if the student is not already enrolled; for students already enrolled in the Student Pathway program, NASBITE will offer a $75 credit towards NASBITE Membership if application for membership is received within six months following the students’ graduation. In addition, if at least five additional new students from the Educational Partner school enroll in the CGBP Student Pathway Program (and pay their membership fee) before June 30, NASBITE will waive the Student Ambassador’s $195 CGBP Certification exam fee.
Universities/colleges interested in the Ambassador program should contact info@nasbite.org/cgbp for more information.
Student Pathway Program Guide
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Be sure to check out our NASBITE CGBP Student Pathway Program Guide. This document outlines information about the CGBP credential and provides an overview of the Student Pathway Program. |
Student Testimonials
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“Knowing that I wanted a career in international business, I wanted to distinguish myself from other applicants out of college and show that I had both concrete knowledge of international trade and commitment to the field. The CGBP credential was a great way to dip my toes into the international trade arena and improve my technical proficiency beyond the liberal arts degree I was pursuing. I believe having the CGBP can differentiate you in the job makret. It is particularly helpful for someone fresh out of college who is competing with others who have more work experience.”Tracy DiPetrillo, CGBP (2014)
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“When I took the CGBP exam, I was a senior in college so knowing I was going out into the job market was scary. Pursuing the credential was a proactive action I could take that would help differentiate myself from other graduates. Having the CGBP credential listed on my resume has helped me in job interviews – it puts me above others applying for the job. It proves my competency in international business and trade. I was routinely asked about the CGBP in the job interviews that I had. People are impressed knowing that I proved my skills by taking the exam and becoming certified over others that have not gone to that extent.”Mariah Carna, CGBP (2017)
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“The world’s biggest enterprises are global because their leaders recognize the opportunities for growth existing outside of the domestic marketplace. Being a CGBP provides opportunities for me to expand the possibilities of my career to the global market. Employers are always impressed when they see a professional credential. It shows them that I am dedicated to improving myself in a professional capacity, and they take me more seriously even though I don’t have years of experience in the industry. Being a CGBP verifies to employers that I have the knowledgeable proficiency of a professional, something that most of my peers, graduating with only degrees and coursework, cannot say.”Shane Ford, CGBP (2018)
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“I’m excited that NASBITE has launched the CGBP Student Pathway Program to support students in securing the CGBP credential prior to graduation. At UNI, I was fortunate to be able to take a capstone course that focused on international trade and was aligned with the CGBP credential. The Student Pathway Program will provide exam prep support to students, regardless of program structure that is in place. Prepping for the CGBP credential provided me with a broader understanding of the world of international business, and global business strategy. Securing the credential provided validation of expertise and provided me with a good foundation to enter the real world.”Nick Canby, CGBP (2010)
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“The CGBP sparks curiosity and is a base from which you can explain the breadth of knowledge that is gained in attaining the CGBP. I believe that knowing key trade jargon and concepts in my interview showed that I could quickly adapt on a compliance team (the position I was seeking). Most importantly, knowing those concepts, allowed me to ask more intelligent questions about the company’s current import and export markets and operations. Securing the CGBP certification allowed me to hit the ground running and not waste my employer’s time in having to teach me international trade concepts core to doing business internationally. “Shelley Campbell, CGBP (2016)
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See our list of participating Educational Partner Schools below. If your school is not listed, contact us and let us know! We ask that you include the name of your school, along with a name and email address of who we should contact. We will reach out to them and let them know that a student has expressed interest in the CGBP Student Pathway program and will invite them to learn more and participate.
VALiberty University
State | College/University |
AL | Troy University |
AL | University of Alabama |
AZ | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
Bangladesh | Notre Dame University – Bangladesh |
Bangladesh | Bangladesh University of Textiles |
CA | California Baptist University |
CA | California State University Fresno |
CA | Chaffey College |
CA | Coastline College |
CA | Folsom Lake College |
CA | Los Angeles Harbor College |
CA | Los Angeles Pierce College |
CA | Los Angeles Southwest College |
CA | Loyola Marymount University |
CA | Moorpark College |
CA | Mt. San Antonio College |
CA | Pepperdine University |
CA | Riverside City College |
CA | Santa Ana College |
CA | Santa Barbara City College |
CA | Santa Monica College |
CA | San Diego State University |
CA | San Jose State University |
CA | University of Southern California |
CA | West Los Angeles College |
Colombia | Universidad de la Sabana |
CO | Colorado State University |
CO | The University of Colorado at Boulder |
CO | University of Colorado Denver |
CT | University of Hartford |
DC | George Washington University |
DE | Gwynedd Mercy University |
DE | University of Delaware |
Dubai | Motivation Training Center |
FL | Florida Gulf Coast University |
FL | Florida Institute of Technology |
FL | Lynn University |
FL | Polk State College |
FL | State College of Florida |
FL | The University of Tampa |
FL | St. Thomas University, Miami |
FL | Stetson University |
FL | University of South Florida |
GA | Savannah State University |
GA | University of Georgia |
GA | Columbus State University |
ID | Boise State University |
IA | University of Northern Iowa |
IA | University of Iowa |
IL | Bradley University |
IL | Governors State University |
IN | Indiana University |
Kitwe | Copperbelt University |
KS | Johnson County Community College |
KS | Washburn University |
KS | Wichita State University |
MA | Hult International Business School |
MA | Merrimack College |
Mexico | ITESM |
Mexico | Tecnológico de Monterrey en Aguascalientes |
MI | Finlandia University |
MI | Michigan State University |
MI | Northwood University |
MI | Wayne State University |
MI | Saginaw Valley State University |
MI | Western Michigan University |
MN | Bemidji State University |
MN | Saint Cloud State University |
MN | University of Minnesota Crookston |
MO | Cottey College |
MO | Park University |
MO | Missouri Southern State University |
MO | Southeast Missouri State University |
MO | Truman State University |
MO | University of Missouri |
NC | Campbell University |
NC | SKEMA Business School |
NC | University of North Carolina at Greensboro |
NC | University of North Carolina at Wilmington |
NH | Southern New Hampshire University |
NM | University of New Mexico |
NV | University of Nevada Las Vegas |
NY | Adelphi University |
NY | Baruch College |
NY | Daemen College |
NY | School of Business – Ithaca College |
NY | Syracuse University |
OH | Ashland University |
OH | Baldwin Wallace University |
OH | Bowling Green State University |
OH | Cleveland State University |
OH | Denison University |
OH | Kent State University |
OH | Lakeland Community College |
OH | Ohio Dominican University |
OH | Ohio University |
OH | Ohio State University |
OH | Ohio Wesleyan University |
OH | Shawnee State University |
OH | University of Akron |
OH | University of Dayton |
OH | University of Toledo |
OH | Wittenberg University |
OH | Youngstown State University |
OK | Northeastern State University |
OK | Oklahoma Christian University |
OK | Oklahoma State University |
OK | University of Oklahoma |
PA | Cabrini University |
PA | Gannon University |
PA | Duquesne University |
PA | Montgomery County Community College |
PA | Pennsylvania State University – Erie, The Behrend College |
PA | Penn State University |
PA | Saint Joseph’s University |
PA | Saint Vincent College |
PA | Villanova University |
Peru | Universidad de Lima |
PR | Inter American Univ of Puerto Rico Metro Campus, San Juan |
SC | College of Charleston |
SC | Southern Wesleyan University |
SC | University of South Carolina |
TN | Belmont University |
TN | Union University |
TX | Angelo State University |
TX | Austin Community College District |
TX | Baylor University |
TX | Dallas County CCD – Richland College |
TX | Houston Community College System – Central College |
TX | University of Houston – Downtown |
TX | Texas A&M University |
TX | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor |
TX | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley |
VA | George Mason University |
VA | Liberty University |
VA | University of Richmond |
VA | Virginia Tech |
WA | CSA International, Center for Study Abroad |
WA | Eastern Washington University |
WA | Highline Community College |
WA | North Seattle College |
WA | University of Washington |
WA | Western Washington University |
WI | Cardinal Stritch University |
WI | International Business Club at the University of Wisconsin OshKosh |
WI | University of Wisconsin Eau Claire |
WI | University of Wisconsin La Crosse |
WI | Waukesha County Technical College |
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