Faculty: Applied Science This major focuses on the administration and regulation of international trade and customs procedures. Students develop skills in customs law, trade compliance, risk management, and supply chain security. Graduates are prepared for careers in customs agencies, logistics companies, international trade firms, and regulatory bodies. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of customs management and international trade regulations. - Develop skills in customs law, trade compliance, and regulatory enforcement. - Learn techniques for risk management and supply chain security in international trade. - Explore principles of trade facilitation, customs valuation, and tariff classification. - Analyze and interpret customs data and trade policies. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills for effective customs management. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Customs Management** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in customs management and international trade. - Fundamentals of customs procedures, trade regulations, and compliance. 2. **Customs Law and Regulations** - Principles of customs law, including legal frameworks, international agreements, and regulatory compliance. - Techniques for understanding and applying customs laws and regulations. 3. **Trade Compliance** - Fundamentals of trade compliance, including import/export controls, sanctions, and trade agreements. - Techniques for ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and standards. 4. **Risk Management in International Trade** - Principles of risk management in international trade, including risk assessment, mitigation, and management. - Techniques for identifying and managing risks in customs and trade operations. 5. **Supply Chain Security** - Fundamentals of supply chain security, including cargo security, border control, and anti-terrorism measures. - Techniques for enhancing supply chain security and preventing illicit trade. 6. **Trade Facilitation** - Principles of trade facilitation, including customs modernization, e-customs, and single window systems. - Techniques for streamlining customs procedures and improving trade efficiency. 7. **Customs Valuation and Tariff Classification** - Principles of customs valuation, including valuation methods, transfer pricing, and anti-dumping measures. - Techniques for tariff classification, customs valuation, and duty calculation. 8. **Practicum in Customs Management** - Real-world experiences in customs management, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in customs agencies, logistics companies, or international trade firms. - Application of learned skills in practical customs and trade scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Customs Management** - Comprehensive project applying skills in customs law, trade compliance, or risk management. - Delivery of a polished customs management plan, compliance strategy, or risk assessment report. **Assessment Methods:** - Customs law analyses, trade compliance reports, risk management plans, supply chain security strategies, trade facilitation projects, customs valuation and tariff classification studies, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Customs Law and Administration" by various authors. - "International Trade Compliance" by various authors. - "Risk Management in International Trade" by various authors. - "Supply Chain Security" by various authors. - "Trade Facilitation and Customs Modernization" by various authors. - "Customs Valuation and Tariff Classification" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of international trade, law, and supply chain management. Suitable for students interested in customs management, international trade, and regulatory compliance. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Customs Management and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields, such as a Master's in International Trade, Customs Administration, or related disciplines. Certifications from organizations like the World Customs Organization (WCO) may also be pursued. **Target Audience:** Aspiring customs officers, trade compliance specialists, risk managers, supply chain security specialists, and individuals seeking careers in customs agencies, logistics companies, international trade firms, and regulatory bodies. This major equips students with the regulatory, compliance, and risk management skills needed to excel in customs management, supporting careers in customs agencies, logistics companies, international trade firms, and regulatory bodies.