MBA in Customs Management Programme is jointly offered by ESAMI and Centre for Customs and Excise Studies (CCES), Charles Sturt University, Australia. The programme is certified by the World Customs Organization (WCO).
ESAMI and its partners recognize that without a critical mass of trained staff in customs management, Africa's customs performance will remain poor in spite of comprehensive reform programs. The MBA in Customs Management program is designed to progressively lead the students through a comprehensive course of study with specialization in customs management. This is achieved by way of a detailed analysis of the underlying principles and practices of customs management within the broader context of public sector management. The program is designed develop the knowledge of those undertaking the programme and to ensure that there is an appropriate level of skills transfer.
The MBA Customs programme is offered in the evenings from 5:00pm - 10:00pm. Classes run for two to three weeks in every two and a half to three months.
Programme Venues
The MBA is offered in the ESAMI member countries in the following venues: - Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Mwanza, Tanzania; Nairobi, Kenya; Kampala, Uganda; Lusaka, Zambia; Lilongwe and Blantyre, Malawi; Harare, Zimbabwe; Windhoek and Oshakati, Namibia; Mbabane, Swaziland; Maputo, Mozambique; Mahe, Seychelles.
Fees Structure
Total fee for the 2-year degree programme is US$ 8,840. Advance payment are made annually or per semester by arrangement. The fee covers tuition and limited materials. It does not include text books among other exclusions.
Admission Criteria
Candidates eligible for Masters programmes must possess the following qualifications:
Application Procedures
The Candidate must submit an application form with the following:
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Current curriculum vitae
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Certified copy of degree or professional certificate
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Certified copy of official transcript
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At least one letter of recommendation from a person who is in a position to judge the candidate's ability
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A non-refundable application processing fee of US $30
Generic MBA Courses
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GMG09101 General Management
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GEG09304 Gender in Management
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MMG09315 Marketing Management
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QMQ09338 Quantitative Methods
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FMG09339 Financial Management and Accounting for Managers
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HRG09103 Strategic Human Resource Management
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RMG09419 Research Methods
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BIG09240 International Procurement
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BIG09211 Finance in International Markets
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GSG09341 Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management
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BIG09210 Global Corporate Strategy
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CMG09240 Commodity Markets and International Trade
Specialized Customs Management Courses
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CTG09443 Customs Management Theory and Practice
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ITG09444 International Customs Law
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RCG09554 Regulatory Compliance Management
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CRG09446 Customs Reform and Modernization
Thesis
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RMG09420 Master Thesis (On a Custom Issue)
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