Customs Administration

Overview

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).

Arming you with advanced skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge, the Customs Administration program from Charles Sturt University will help you identify and provide solutions to complex customs and border management problems.  

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.

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.

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.

Career opportunities

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.