Seeking a career that can take you places? Join CSU's Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration to develop advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in an industry with a range of emerging challenges and opportunities. Accredited by the World Customs Organization (WCO), this unique course teaches from an international perspective and is developed by the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES). Taught by industry experts, the course is focused on the practical elements of global customs management. Successful completion of this course will provide a pathway providing credit for the first two units in the Master of Customs Administration. This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you. Course highlights CSU's Graduate Diploma of Customs Administration 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. This course integrates technical skills with specialised customs administration theory and practice, and serves as a pathway to further learning. A world-leading degree Designed by CCES, this course has been formed via collaboration between industry, government and international agencies, including WCO. CCES is the world's leading provider of training and education in the highly specialised area of customs and border management. A qualification to take you anywhere in the world Throughout your study you will secure knowledge about international customs policy and practice including key international instruments affecting customs operations and regulatory practices in conformity with the rules of international law. You'll also gain an understanding of key conventions, standards, guidelines and recommended practices of WCO. Develop advanced skills in resolving complex issues Apply your knowledge and skills to a diverse range of problems faced by practitioners in, or those who interact with, border administrations. This includes different approaches to managing the import, export and transit of goods from the perspective of private and public sector organisations involved in cross-border trade. Build technical capability Gain advanced in-depth technical skills in traditional and topical aspects of international customs law and customs administration preparing them to effectively apply complex policy and practice in workplaces focused on cross-border trade. Strengthen your judgement, adaptability and responsibility for customs administration roles and open a pathway for further learning. Career opportunities Enhance employment options and advancement in customs administration, public sector agencies and businesses involved in cross-border trade. Develop skills and knowledge that are highly valued by industry and employers. Deliver key customs brokerage and freight forwarding operations. Protect public health and safety and reduce crime through robust operations and procedures across transportation between countries. Apply existing and incoming policy in an ever-shifting environment. Apply policies to procedure and practice design, taking into account the complex regulatory and legal implications. Ensure policy responses are compliant with GATT/WTO law and other international legal obligations and other emerging and topical aspects of international trade. Resolve complex problems relating to cross-border trade and management with well-developed practical responses that meet international obligations while achieving national trade policy objectives.