Programme Name Bachelor of Border Management (Customs)
Programme Description
The Bachelor of Border Management (Customs) program is a specialized single or double major designed to address the specific needs of today\'s international travel and trade environment. With emerging risks in cross-border and online trading, the role of customs and border management is increasingly crucial to the economy, trade, and national security of all countries. This program meets the growing demand for expertise in these areas from both government agencies and private sector companies. The curriculum is highly practical, utilizing case studies and assessments directly relevant to students\' workplaces, allowing them to integrate their learning with their professional roles. It encompasses disciplines such as law, public administration, and management, providing graduates with advanced knowledge and expert skills in international trade regulation, trade facilitation, and administration. Students are expected to develop a high level of analytical proficiency, equipping them to make informed decisions in the evolving trade and travel environment.

***Year 13 Students will need to undergo a 6 months attachment however working students can graduate upon completion of programme.
Majors Border Management
Minimum Requirement
Pass in Year 13 with 250/400 and 50 percentage or more marks in English. Completion of the Diploma in Customs Level 5, mature age, recognition of prior learning and professional work experience are acceptable with HOD/HOS discretion. Special considerations are for students who have completed a Certificate IV through OCO and have graduated from CCES
Programme Type Bachelors Degree
Credit Points Required 360
Duration 3 Years
Year 2
Core Units Offered In
CUS607 - International Trade, Treaties, & Conventions Semester 1
CUS606 - Regulating and Facilitating Trade Semester 1
CUS610 - Rules of Origin, Preferential Schemes & Free Trade Agreements Semester 2
CUS611 - Principles of Cargo Control Semester 2
Electives
CUS608 - Transnational Organized Crime in the Pacific , CUS609 - Border Security , CUS614 - Customs Ethics , - Choose any two electives from these courses for Year 2, Semester 1 or any two from any previous degree courses in Economics, Accounting, Finance and Management only.
Electives
CUS612 - International Air & Sea Passengers , CUS613 - Maritime Regulation & Enforcement , - Choose any two electives from these courses for Year 2, Semester 2 or any two from any previous degree courses in Economics, Accounting, Finance and Management only.
Year 3
Core Units Offered In
CUS701 - Border Management Ethics and Governance Semester 1
CUS702 - Leadership in a Changing Customs Environment Semester 1
CUS703 - Customs Risk & Audit Management Semester 2
CUS704 - Supply Chain Security Semester 2
CUS708 - Human Trafficking in the Pacific Region Semester 2
Electives
CUS706 - Immigration Legislation, Policy & Practice , CUS707 - Duty Suspension Regimes , - Choose any two electives from these courses for Year 3, Semester 1 or any two from any previous degree courses in Economics, Accounting, Finance and Management only.
Electives
CUS709 - Biosecurity Legislation, Policy & Practice , - Choose any one electives from these courses for Year 3, Semester 2 or any one from any previous degree courses in Economics, Accounting, Finance and Management only.