Abstract

This subject introduces students to key features of managing a Customs Administration in the contemporary globalised world, including the role and responsibilities of Customs, Customs policy and practice, strategic and operational management issues, relevant international conventions and agreements, risk management in the Customs context, and international trends that impact on … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

The Customs Operational Environment: Customs roles and responsibilities, Customs organisations and structures; International conventions and agreementsThe Customs Management Environment: Strategic management in Customs, Risk and Compliance management, Information and communication technology management , Managing international trendsInternational Movement of People and Goods: International Travellers, International trade; Supply chain security, WCO Framework … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
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be able to analyse critically the roles and policy objectives of Customs administrations
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be able to apply specialised knowledge and skills to identify appropriate responses to strategic management issues and policy objectives including management of risk, information and informed compliance
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be able to evaluate critically different approaches and operational practices to managing the import, export and transit of goods
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be able to evaluate and analyse critically supply chain security issues and ways in which they may impact on Customs authorities
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be able to evaluate and transform information to mitigate risks at the strategic and operational level
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be able to evaluate critically the regulatory framework of a particular Customs authority against established international standards
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be able to identify and explain key international instruments affecting Customs operations
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be able to formulate appropriate and well-developed approaches to address complex problems such as control, revenue protection and environmental change in the border management context and be able to communicate those approaches to others