Program Overview

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Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration

The Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration is a postgraduate course offered by Charles Sturt University. This course aims to qualify individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including customs and other public sector agencies and businesses involved in cross-border trade, to apply advanced knowledge and skills in a range of professional customs administration contexts.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with sessions starting in March and July.
• Duration: Minimum time - 1 year, Maximum time - 2 years.
• Entry Score: TBA.
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: Fee paying overseas - $23,520.00 per annum (full-time), $11,760.00 per annum (part-time).
  • Domestic: TBA.
• Course Points and Codes: Credit Points - 64, AQF - Level 8.
• Cricos: TBA.

Why Study with Us?

Our Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration integrates technical skills with specialized customs administration theory and practice, serving as a pathway to further learning. This course is designed by the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES), the world's leading provider of training and education in customs and border management, in collaboration with industry, government, and international agencies, including the World Customs Organization (WCO).

Career Opportunities

This course enhances employment options and advancement in customs administration, public sector agencies, and businesses involved in cross-border trade. Graduates can deliver key customs brokerage and freight forwarding operations, protect public health and safety, and reduce crime through robust operations and procedures regulating transportation between countries.

What You Will Study

The course includes:

• Core Subjects (32 Credit Points):
  • Customs Management Theory and Practice (16 credit points)
  • International Customs Law (16 credit points)
• Restricted Electives (32 Credit Points): Students select from a range of subjects, including Environment Taxation, International Trade Policy and Practice, Border Revenue, Excise, Customs Reform and Modernisation, International Supply Chain Management, International Air Law, Maritime Enforcement, Human Trafficking: A Global Perspective, and Customs Research Methods.

Costs

• Course Fees:
  • International Students: $23,520.00 per annum (full-time), $11,760.00 per annum (part-time).
  • Domestic Students: TBA.
• Payment Options:
  • Pay all of your student contribution up front.
  • Pay part of your student contribution and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan.
  • Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan.

Entry Requirements

• Academic Entry Requirements: Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognized university or tertiary institution, or a Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration from Charles Sturt University or an equivalent postgraduate award.
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
• Inherent Requirements: TBA.

Credit and Pathways

• Credit: If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree.
• Pathways: Several admission pathways are available to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first.

How to Apply

• Apply via UAC: Refer to key dates on the UAC website.
• Apply via VTAC: Refer to key dates on the VTAC website.
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Check out our direct application closing dates.
• Recruitment Agent: Have questions about Charles Sturt University or need help with the student visa application process? Find a recruitment agent.

Related Courses

• Graduate Certificate in Customs Administration
• Master of Customs Administration

About Charles Sturt University

Charles Sturt University is committed to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. With a strong focus on student success, the university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as research opportunities.

Our University

• Our History: Charles Sturt University has a rich history, dating back to 1989.
• Our Ethos: The university is committed to excellence, integrity, and social responsibility.
• Our Brand: Charles Sturt University is a recognized brand, both nationally and internationally.
• Our Alumni: The university has a strong alumni network, with graduates working in a range of fields.

Locations

• Our Campuses: Charles Sturt University has campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange, Port Macquarie, and Wagga Wagga.
• Our Study Centres: The university also has study centres in Wangaratta and other locations.
• Partner Locations: Charles Sturt University has partnerships with other institutions, both nationally and internationally.

Community

• Community University Partnerships Grant Program: The university offers grants to support community-based projects.
• Events: Charles Sturt University hosts a range of events, including conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Economic Contribution: The university makes a significant contribution to the regional economy.
• Regional Consultative Committees: The university has established consultative committees to engage with local communities.

Industry and Partnerships

• Partnering with Charles Sturt: The university partners with industry, government, and other organizations to deliver innovative solutions.
• Centres and Organisations: Charles Sturt University has established a range of centres and organizations to support research and community engagement.

Learning and Teaching

• Learning and Teaching: The university is committed to excellence in learning and teaching, with a focus on student success.
• Research and Innovation: Charles Sturt University is a research-intensive university, with a focus on innovation and impact.

Services and Facilities

• Community Health: The university offers a range of community health services.
• Early Learning: Charles Sturt University has early learning centres on several campuses.
• Veterinary and Animal: The university has veterinary and animal facilities, including a veterinary clinic and animal hospital.
• Laboratories: The university has a range of laboratories, including science, engineering, and health laboratories.
• Media and Communication: Charles Sturt University has media and communication facilities, including television and radio studios.
• Education and Training Services: The university offers a range of education and training services, including professional development courses.
• Equine: The university has equine facilities, including stables and arenas.
• Sport and Recreation Facilities: Charles Sturt University has sport and recreation facilities, including gyms, swimming pools, and sports fields.
• Food, Wine, and Entertainment: The university has food, wine, and entertainment facilities, including restaurants, cafes, and bars.
• Food, Catering, and Events: Charles Sturt University offers catering and event services, including conference and function facilities.
• Contractor Management: The university has a contractor management system to manage contractors and suppliers.

Find Where to Go

• FMCentral: The university's online portal for interactive campus maps and building floor plans.

Our Faculties

• Faculty of Arts and Education
• Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences
• Faculty of Science and Health

Research

Charles Sturt University is committed to research excellence, with a focus on innovation and impact. The university has a range of research areas, including:

About

• Strategy: The university's research strategy is focused on innovation and impact.
• People: Charles Sturt University has a range of research staff, including professors, lecturers, and research fellows.

Research at Charles Sturt

• Research Domains: The university has a range of research domains, including prosperous, circular, and digital regional economies; climate-neutral and biodiverse regional ecosystems; healthy, safe, and well regional communities; educated, adaptive, and inclusive regional communities; and cyber-secure, innovative, and connected regional communities.
• Research Institutes: Charles Sturt University has a range of research institutes, including the Gulbali Institute and the Rural Health Research Institute.
• Research Centres: The university has a range of research centres, including the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies.
• Strategic Research Initiatives: The university has a range of strategic research initiatives, including the Living Hot Project, Yindyamarra Nguluway, and the Higher Education Equity Research Unit.

Our Impact

• Success Stories: Charles Sturt University has a range of research success stories, including innovative projects and partnerships.
• Performance and Ranking: The university is ranked highly in a range of research areas, including agriculture, education, and health.

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• Study with Us: The university offers a range of graduate research programs, including master's and doctoral degrees.
• Why Charles Sturt?: Charles Sturt University is a research-intensive university, with a focus on innovation and impact.
• Supervisors: The university has a range of research supervisors, including professors and research fellows.
• Scholarships: Charles Sturt University offers a range of research scholarships, including the Research Institute and Other Scholarships, Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarships, and the Charles Sturt HDR Scholarship Scoring Criteria.
• Resources: The university has a range of resources to support graduate research, including research training programs, research support services, and research facilities.

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• Partner with Us: Charles Sturt University partners with industry, government, and other organizations to deliver innovative solutions.
• Host an Internship: The university offers internship programs to support research and innovation.
• AgriPark Commercialisation and Innovation: The university has a range of commercialization and innovation initiatives, including AgriPark.

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• Media and Videos: The university has a range of media and videos, including research stories and innovative projects.

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• Submit an Enquiry: The university has a range of contact options, including email, phone, and online enquiry forms.

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• Our Research Institutes: Charles Sturt University has a range of research institutes, including the Gulbali Institute and the Rural Health Research Institute.
• Connect with Us: The university has a range of social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

About Us

Charles Sturt University is committed to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. With a strong focus on student success, the university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as research opportunities.

Our University

• Our History: Charles Sturt University has a rich history, dating back to 1989.
• Our Ethos: The university is committed to excellence, integrity, and social responsibility.
• Our Brand: Charles Sturt University is a recognized brand, both nationally and internationally.
• Our Alumni: The university has a strong alumni network, with graduates working in a range of fields.

Locations

• Our Campuses: Charles Sturt University has campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange, Port Macquarie, and Wagga Wagga.
• Our Study Centres: The university also has study centres in Wangaratta and other locations.
• Partner Locations: Charles Sturt University has partnerships with other institutions, both nationally and internationally.

Community

• Community University Partnerships Grant Program: The university offers grants to support community-based projects.
• Events: Charles Sturt University hosts a range of events, including conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Economic Contribution: The university makes a significant contribution to the regional economy.
• Regional Consultative Committees: The university has established consultative committees to engage with local communities.

Industry and Partnerships

• Partnering with Charles Sturt: The university partners with industry, government, and other organizations to deliver innovative solutions.
• Centres and Organisations: Charles Sturt University has established a range of centres and organizations to support research and community engagement.

Learning and Teaching

• Learning and Teaching: The university is committed to excellence in learning and teaching, with a focus on student success.
• Research and Innovation: Charles Sturt University is a research-intensive university, with a focus on innovation and impact.

Services and Facilities

• Community Health: The university offers a range of community health services.
• Early Learning: Charles Sturt University has early learning centres on several campuses.
• Veterinary and Animal: The university has veterinary and animal facilities, including a veterinary clinic and animal hospital.
• Laboratories: The university has a range of laboratories, including science, engineering, and health laboratories.
• Media and Communication: Charles Sturt University has media and communication facilities, including television and radio studios.
• Education and Training Services: The university offers a range of education and training services, including professional development courses.
• Equine: The university has equine facilities, including stables and arenas.
• Sport and Recreation Facilities: Charles Sturt University has sport and recreation facilities, including gyms, swimming pools, and sports fields.
• Food, Wine, and Entertainment: The university has food, wine, and entertainment facilities, including restaurants, cafes, and bars.
• Food, Catering, and Events: Charles Sturt University offers catering and event services, including conference and function facilities.
• Contractor Management: The university has a contractor management system to manage contractors and suppliers.

Find Where to Go

• FMCentral: The university's online portal for interactive campus maps and building floor plans.

Our Faculties

• Faculty of Arts and Education
• Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences
• Faculty of Science and Health

Contact

Charles Sturt University is committed to providing excellent customer service. If you have any questions or need help with your application, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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• Alumni: The university has a strong alumni network, with graduates working in a range of fields.
• Staff: Charles Sturt University has a range of staff resources, including professional development opportunities and staff benefits.