Program Overview

Bachelor of Border Management

The Bachelor of Border Management from Charles Sturt University gives students the technical skills and knowledge to thrive in an industry with a range of exciting opportunities. This unique, high-quality, flexible course addresses practical customs and border management issues for a global market.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online
• Duration: Minimum time - 3 years, Maximum time - 6 years
• Entry Score: 60
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: Fee paying overseas - $23,200 per year (full-time), $11,600 per year (part-time)
• Course Points and Codes: Credit Points - 192, AQF - Level 7
• Additional Information: Integrated Industry connections

Why Study with Us?

Our Bachelor of Border Management has been specifically designed for people engaged in government and in the trading community nationally and overseas. The course is aligned with the Master of Customs Administration and can provide the foundation to pursue a postgraduate degree.

A World-Leading Degree

• The only dedicated degree of its type in the world, designed in collaboration with industry, government, and international agencies, including the World Customs Organization (WCO).
• A qualification with global relevance, as customs and border management play a vital role in the economy, trade, and national security of all countries.

Learn from Industry Leaders

• This course is delivered by teaching staff with advanced and global industry expertise.
• Students learn firsthand about the emerging challenges the industry faces from those who have developed and delivered solutions to meet them.

Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES)

• CCES is the world's leading provider of training, education, and research in the highly specialized areas of customs, excise, and border management.
• CCES courses have been formally recognized by the WCO as meeting the requirements of the WCO international standards for the customs profession.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Border Management will give students the skills and knowledge for advancement in the field of customs and border management in both the public and government sector and in the wide range of businesses involved in international trade.

Work in the Public Sector

• Apply incoming legislation and policy to implement aspects of migration, customs, quarantine, and security.
• Analyze and interpret international and national developments affecting border integrity and security.

Manage International Trade

• Successfully navigate the transit of goods across sea, land borders, or air travel in compliance with World Trade Organization law and other international legal obligations.
• Analyze and interpret international contracts of sale, payments, financing, and documentation affecting international trade.

Specialize in Border Management Governance

• Research, locate, and interpret information pertaining to corruption in the public domain and improve border management ethics and governance.
• Analyze existing levels of ethical behavior and integrity in a border management environment and make recommendations for improvement in standards.

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject, students 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.

Intensive School

Students may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course.

Essential Set (192 pts)

• Core Subjects (168 Credit Points):
  • CUS101: Border Agencies and Principles of Border Management
  • CUS102: Regulating and Facilitating Trade
  • CUS103: Customs Procedures
  • CUS104: International Trade Terms and Documentation
  • CUS105: Introduction to Tariff Classification
  • CUS106: Introduction to Customs Valuation
  • CUS201: International Trade Treaties and Conventions
  • CUS202: International Air and Sea Passengers
  • CUS203: Maritime Regulation and Enforcement
  • CUS204: Principles of Cargo Control
  • CUS205: Border Security
  • CUS301: Border Management Ethics and Governance
  • CUS302: Supply Chain Security
  • CUS304: Duty Suspension Regimes
  • CUS305: Immigration Law, Policy, and Practice
• Restricted Electives (24 Credit Points):
  • Three elective subjects are required to be completed to complement the core subjects.

Costs

Calculate My Fee

The section below is designed to allow students to select the option specific to their circumstances to discover the course fee and course offering information appropriate for them.

Course Fees

• International Online: Fee paying overseas - $23,200 per year (full-time), $11,600 per year (part-time)
• Subject Fee (8 Points): $TBA
• Please note: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine the study load for this course.

Payment Options

Students can:

1. Pay all of their student contribution up front direct to the university.
2. Pay part of their student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).
3. Defer all of their student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).

Scholarships

Charles Sturt University offers scholarships and grants, totaling over $11 million annually, covering various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living, and individuals in unique circumstances.

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: 60
• Academic Entry Requirements:
  • A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).
  • Successful completion of at least two Bachelor degree level subjects (or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) or higher in any discipline.
  • A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent.
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or University, or equivalent.
  • Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent.
  • Two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience that demonstrates the development of literacy, analytical skills, and broad general knowledge, evidenced by a detailed resume.
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Credit and Pathways

If students have completed relevant tertiary study or work experience related to their course, they could receive credit towards their degree, which would mean completing their qualification quicker.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Students can choose how they want to apply, either through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), or directly to Charles Sturt University.