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Master of Customs Administration

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Customs Administration from Charles Sturt University provides advanced knowledge in customs and border management, accredited by the World Customs Organization (WCO). It is developed by the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES) and focuses on practical global customs management.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 - 3 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$20,560 per year

About this course

Overview

Want to build a career in customs and border management that can take you places? The Master of Customs Administration from Charles Sturt University will give you advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in an industry with a range of emerging challenges and opportunities. Accredited by the World Customs Organization (WCO), this unique course teaches from an international perspective and is developed and delivered by the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES).

Taught by industry experts, the course is focused on the practical elements of global customs management.

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
  • Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration

Entry requirements

Applicants for the Master of Customs Administration should hold: an undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognised university or tertiary institution, or a Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration from Charles Sturt University or an equivalent postgraduate award, or a Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration from Charles Sturt University or an equivalent postgraduate award.

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.

Develop advanced skills in resolving complex issues

You'll have opportunities to apply knowledge and skills to a diverse range of problems faced by practitioners in, or those who interact with, border administrations. This includes different approaches to managing the import, export and transit of goods from the perspective of private and public sector organisations involved in cross-border trade.

Career pathways

The Master of Customs Administration enhances your employment opportunities if you're seeking career advancement in customs administration, public sector agencies and businesses involved in cross-border trade. You'll develop skills and knowledge that will be highly attractive to employers in these fields.

Course structure

Essential set (96 pts)Core subjects 56 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsCUS401Customs Management Theory and Practice16 credit ptsCUS402International Customs Law16 credit ptsCUS550Customs Research Project16 credit ptsCUS551Customs Research Methods8 credit ptsRestricted electives 40 Credit Points

Select 40 points from the following:

CodeSubjectCredit PointsCUS423Environment Taxation8 credit ptsCUS503International Trade Policy and Practice16 credit ptsCUS504Border Revenue16 credit ptsCUS520Excise8 credit ptsCUS521Customs Reform and Modernisation8 credit ptsCUS522International Supply Chain Management8 credit ptsCUS530International Air Law8 credit ptsCUS532Human Trafficking: A Global Perspective8 credit ptsCUS531Maritime Enforcement8 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.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

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