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Bachelor of Border Management

Bachelor

The Bachelor of Border Management from Charles Sturt University equips students with technical skills and knowledge for customs and border management, addressing global market issues. Developed by the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, it offers a flexible and high-quality learning experience.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 - 6 years full-time

Study Mode

Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$8,688 per year

ATAR

About this course

Overview

Building a career in customs and border management can take you places. The Bachelor of Border Management from Charles Sturt University gives you the technical skills and knowledge to thrive in an industry with a range of exciting opportunities. This unique, high quality, flexible course addresses practical customs and border management issues for a global market.

This border management course has been developed and is delivered by the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES).

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors), OR
Successful completion of at least two Bachelor degree level subjects (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) or higher in any discipline, OR
A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent, OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University, or equivalent, OR
Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent, OR
Two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience that demonstrates the development of literacy, analytical skills and broad general knowledge, evidenced by a detailed resume.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

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.

Intensive school

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.

Career pathways

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.

Work in the public sector

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.

Manage international trade

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.

Specialise in border management governance

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.

Course structure

Essential set (192 pts)Core subjects168 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsCUS101Border Agencies and Principles of Border Management16 credit ptsCUS102Regulating and Facilitating Trade8 credit ptsCUS103Customs Procedures8 credit ptsCUS104International Trade Terms and Documentation16 credit ptsCUS105Introduction to Tariff Classification8 credit ptsCUS106Introduction to Customs Valuation8 credit ptsCUS201International Trade Treaties and Conventions16 credit ptsCUS202International Air and Sea Passengers16 credit ptsCUS203Maritime Regulation and Enforcement8 credit ptsCUS204Principles of Cargo Control8 credit ptsCUS205Border Security8 credit ptsCUS301Border Management Ethics and Governance16 credit ptsCUS302Supply Chain Security16 credit ptsCUS304Duty Suspension Regimes8 credit ptsCUS305Immigration Law, Policy and Practice8 credit ptsRestricted electives24 Credit Points

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.

CodeSubjectCredit PointsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

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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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Charles Sturt University.

83%

Overall satisfaction

80.2%

Skill scale

65.7%

Teaching scale

90.5%

Employed full-time

$67.4k

Average salary

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