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Domestic online
Fee paying postgraduate:
Full fee - $9,880.00
Per 8pt subject - $2,470
The Graduate Certificate of Customs Administration has been designed for people engaged in government employment and in the trading community. Taught by industry experts, the course is focused on the practical elements of global customs management, and you'll be prepared for professional employment in customs and related fields.
Designed by the CCES, the course has been formed via collaboration between industry, government and international agencies, including the WCO. CCES is the world's leading provider of training and education in the highly specialised area of customs and border management.
Throughout your study you'll gain knowledge about international customs law and customs management theory and practice. You'll also gain an understanding of key conventions, standards, guidelines and recommended practices of the WCO.
Apply your knowledge and skills to a range of problems faced by practitioners in, or those who interact with, border administrations.
Gain technical skills in traditional and topical aspects of international customs law and customs administration, preparing you to effectively apply policy and practice in workplaces focused on cross-border trade. You'll gain well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility for use as a customs administration practitioner and will be provided with a pathway for further learning.
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Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.
The Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration enhances employment opportunities and advancement for those with or seeking careers in customs administration, other public sector agencies and businesses involved in cross-border trade. You'll develop skills and knowledge that are highly valued by industry and employers. Deliver key customs brokerage and freight forwarding operations. Protect public health and safety and reduce crime through robust operations and procedures across transportation between countries. Apply existing and incoming policy in an ever-shifting environment. Ensure policy responses are compliant with GATT/WTO law and other international legal obligations and other emerging and topical aspects of international trade.
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.
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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An undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognised university or tertiary institution. Students without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the course if they can demonstrate they have a minimum of three years' appropriate work experience in Customs or a related private/public sector area.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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