The course consists of two core subjects totalling 32 credit points - CUS 401 and either CUS 402 or CUS 403:
CUS401 Customs Management Theory and Practice (16)
This subject introduces students to key features of customs management in the contemporary globalised world, including the role and responsibilities of customs policy and practice, and strategic and operational management issues.
Other areas covered include relevant international conventions and agreements, risk management in the customs context, and international trends that impact on Customs such as social expectations, emerging technologies and the global economy.
CUS402 International Customs Law (16)
This subject introduces students to the relationship between the domestic responsibilities of customs services and the international law obligations to which they give effect. The jurisdiction of customs authorities is examined, as well as the international organisations and conventions that impact on customs activities. In particular, it addresses the impact of the conventions of the World Customs Organization.
CUS403 European Customs Law (16)
This unit introduces students to the relationship between the Union Customs Code (UCC) and the consequential responsibilities of the European customs services and traders in respect of goods crossing national borders. The unit examines the scope of the legislation; the procedural context; and the relevant policy and practice that results in streamlined, uniform and simplified customs procedures, legal certainty and electronic environment. There is a particular focus on customs procedures for compliant and trustworthy economic operators (AEO).
