Initiatives

Certification with Honors Program
Emphasis on Case Studies and Situation-Based Questions
Ethics in Trade Compliance (ETC) Requirement
Approved Provider Program (APP) - Standards of Practice (SOP)
Masters Degree in International Trade Compliance
Certified US Empowered Official (CUSEO) Program
Certified US Customs Broker (CUSCB) Program

Initiative: Masters Degree in International Trade Compliance
Status: Discussions Ongoing

Based on several years of consistent feedback from students and members of the global trade administration and compliance community there has been and continues to be significant demand and need for a Masters of Science Degree in International Trade (MS-IT). A draft outline for the program description and course names is already in work and further research is ongoing. A next step in the process is for the Certification of Board of Governors (CBG) Ethics & Professional Standards Committee (EPSC) to review the overall program including standards, knowledge requirements and training content.

The EPSC will work with the trade industry and US Government in developing and refining degree requirements. When complete, the EPSC will present the final proposal recommendation to the CBG for review, approval and implementation. Once implemented, the CBG and EPSC will monitor and assess results of this initiative and the MS-IT’s standards, knowledge requirements and training content and make changes as/if necessary to insure goals are met and that the curriculum remains current, relevant and responsive.

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