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Full-time - $16,992.00 pa
Part-time - $8,496.00 pa
Our Bachelor of Border Management has been specifically designed for people engaged in government and in the trading community nationally and overseas. The course is aligned with the Master of Customs Administration and can provide the foundation to pursue a postgraduate degree.
The only dedicated degree of its type in the world, this course has been designed in collaboration with industry, government and international agencies, including the World Customs Organization (WCO).
Customs and border management play a vital role in the economy, trade and national security of all countries. This creates a demand for government agencies and private sector companies to develop expertise in these areas. The course is practical and draws heavily on case studies and assessment directly relevant to your workplace, enabling you to integrate your learning with your work through areas including law, economics and management. You'll develop advanced knowledge and expert skills in the field of international trade, border regulation, trade facilitation and administration.
This course is delivered by teaching staff with advanced and global industry expertise. You'll learn firsthand about the emerging challenges the industry faces from those who have developed and delivered solutions to meet them.
CCES is the world's leading provider of training, education and research in the highly specialised areas of customs, excise and border management. CCES courses have been formally recognised by the WCO as meeting the requirements of the WCO international standards for the customs profession, and are continually updated through ongoing research activities to reflect contemporary and emerging issues. A key strength of the school is its global network of experts, which is expanding to keep pace with the high demand in this emerging academic area.
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The Bachelor of Border Management will give you the skills and knowledge for advancement in the field of customs and border management – in both the public and government sector and in the wide range of businesses involved in international trade.
Apply incoming legislation and policy to implement aspects of migration, customs, quarantine and security. Analyse and interpret international and national developments affecting border integrity and security and apply international legal principles and best practice administrative approaches to border management issues.
Successfully navigate the transit of goods across sea, land borders or air travel in compliance with World Trade Organization law and other international legal obligations. Analyse and interpret international contracts of sale, payments, financing and documentation affecting international trade.
Research, locate and interpret information pertaining to corruption in the public domain and improve border management ethics and governance. Analyse existing levels of ethical behaviour and integrity in a border management environment and make recommendations for improvement in standards.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| CUS101 | Border Agencies and Principles of Border Management | 16 credit pts | ||
| CUS102 | Regulating and Facilitating Trade | 8 credit pts | ||
| CUS103 | Customs Procedures | 8 credit pts | ||
| CUS104 | International Trade Terms and Documentation | 16 credit pts | ||
| CUS105 | Introduction to Tariff Classification | 8 credit pts | ||
| CUS106 | Introduction to Customs Valuation | 8 credit pts | ||
| CUS201 | International Trade Treaties and Conventions | 16 credit pts | ||
| CUS202 | International Air and Sea Passengers | 16 credit pts | ||
| CUS203 | Maritime Regulation and Enforcement | 8 credit pts | ||
| CUS204 | Principles of Cargo Control | 8 credit pts | ||
| CUS205 | Border Security | 8 credit pts | ||
| CUS301 | Border Management Ethics and Governance | 16 credit pts | ||
| CUS302 | Supply Chain Security | 16 credit pts | ||
| CUS304 | Duty Suspension Regimes | 8 credit pts | ||
| CUS305 | Immigration Law, Policy and Practice | 8 credit pts |
| Three elective subjects (24 points) are required to be completed to complement the core subjects outlined above. Students can choose to study electives from wider CSU offerings but need to seek approval from the Course Director for those selections. The decision to support or reject a student’s elective enrolment will be solely focused on whether, in the Course Director’s opinion, the elective choice would contribute to the learning outcomes for the course. It is recommended that students choose from Level 2 and Level 3 subjects offered by the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security and the Centre for Law and Justice. Students may also choose electives from the School of Indigenous Australian Studies at Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3. | ||||
| XRT008 | Restricted elective | 8 credit pts | ||
| XRT008 | Restricted elective | 8 credit pts | ||
| XRT008 | Restricted elective | 8 credit pts |
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