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.
providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
obtaining Academic IELTS within the last 2 years, with a minimum overall score of 6 and no individual score below 5.5
obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.
Arming you with advanced skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge, the Master of Customs Administration will help you identify and provide solutions to complex customs and border management problems.
A world-leading degree
Designed by the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES), the Master of Customs Administration has been formed via collaboration between industry, government and international agencies, including the World Customs Organization (WCO). CCES is the world's leading provider of training and education in the highly specialised area of customs and border management.
A qualification to take you anywhere in the world
Secure knowledge about international customs policy and practice, including key international instruments affecting customs operations and regulatory practices in conformity with the rules of international law. You'll also gain an understanding of key conventions, standards, guidelines and recommended practices of the WCO. And you'll consider strategic and operational management issues in the customs context, including international trends impacting on customs such as social expectations, emerging technologies and the global economy.
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. 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.
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The course requires the completion of four core subjects (56) and a further 40 credit points chosen from available electives/non-core subjects. Students must satisfactorily complete 96 points to graduate.
Core Subjects (56)
CUS401 Customs Management Theory and Practice (16), and
CUS402 International Customs Law (16) or CUS403 European Customs Law (16),* and
CUS550 Customs Research Project (16), and
CUS551 Customs Research Methods (8)
*CUS402 and CUS403 are incompatible subjects.
Non-Core Subjects (40)
chosen from:
CUS423 Environment Taxation (8)
CUS503 International Trade Policy and Practice (16)
CUS504 Border Revenue (16)
CUS520 Excise (8)
CUS521 Customs Reform and Modernisation (8)
CUS522 International Supply Chain Management (8)
CUS530 International Air Law (8)
CUS531 Maritime Enforcement (8)
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.
OSHC: 559 $ AUD per year
