Customs Management Theory & Practice 1 PG (6340) 6CP

Course Description

This unit introduces students to the policy and principles of customs administration and to international trends with an impact on customs. These include social expectations, emerging technologies, and the global economy. Students will make a detailed analysis of the role and responsibilities of customs authorities, including an historical perspective of the customs function, its evolving role in international trade and commerce, and the various international conventions and agreements which impact on customs policy. The unit includes comparisons of a range of legislative and administrative procedures adopted by the customs authorities of leading economies.

Students in this unit will acquire a knowledge and understanding of the policy objectives of customs administrations and the international influences that shape the policy agenda. They will learn how to compare the regulatory framework of a particular customs authority against established international standards.

Offered in Semesters 1 and 2, 2008