Program Overview

CUS101 Border Agencies and Principles of Border Management

This subject introduces students to an extensive range of border management issues including policy, legislation, compliance management, and economic and social impact. Comparative international studies and the application of international norms and legislation in areas such as migration, security, customs, and quarantine are a key aspect of this subject.

Subject Outlines

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Availability

The subject is available in the following sessions:

• Session 1 (30): Online, Canberra Campus
• Session 2 (60): Online, Canberra Campus
• Term 1 (75): Online, Canberra Campus
• Term 2 (15): Online, Canberra Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

The subject is offered by the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the internationally recognised government structures for border management
• be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the policy responses of government to border issues
• be able to analyse and interpret international and national developments affecting border integrity and security
• be able to apply international legal principles and best practice administrative approaches to border management issues
• be able to demonstrate an informed understanding of the role of customs and border agencies and their environment
• be able to critically assess the challenges faced by customs and border agencies in the delivery of their services
• be able to demonstrate an understanding of the impact of international organisations, treaties, and conventions on border management
• be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the principles of strategic planning in border management
• be able to identify and articulate solutions to selected issues and problems in the border management context

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Overview of border management: the concept of border management and historical perspective
• Agency roles and responsibilities: Customs, Immigration, Quarantine & Agriculture, Police, Other agencies
• Border management environment: Regulatory environment, Physical environment, Information and environment, control environment
• Border management principles and techniques: Operational Risk Management and Intelligence gathering, analysis & dissemination, compliance management, use of information and communication technology
• Border management approaches: Integrated Border Management, Coordinated Border Management, and Collaborative Border Management
• Contemporary and emerging issues: Global issues, Regional & local issues