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Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration is designed for individuals aiming to enhance their qualifications in customs law and trade facilitation. Delivered by the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, it offers credit towards the Master of Customs Administration and is part of an articulated study program.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$10,280 per year

About this course

Overview

Want a career that can take you places? The Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration from Charles Sturt University can make it happen. This unique course is designed for those who wish to formalise, update or enhance their qualifications in administration, customs law and trade facilitation.

This customs administration course is developed and delivered by the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES). Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration will provide credit for the first two units in the Master of Customs Administration.

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.

  • Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration
  • Master of Customs Administration

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

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.

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 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.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjects32 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsCUS401Customs Management Theory and Practice16 credit ptsCUS402International Customs Law16 credit pts

Standard enrolment patterns

For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

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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.
81.7%
Overall satisfaction
77.4%
Skill scale
68.5%
Teaching scale
94.6%
Employed full-time
$111k
Average salary