Module Details
| Module Code: |
MGMT8058 |
| Title: |
Int'l SC in the Customs Envir.
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Long Title:
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Int'l SC in the Customs Envir.
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 ) |
| Field of Study: |
3450 - Business & Management
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| Module Description: |
Review of the role, functions and current challenges related to Customs in an era of globalisation, having regard for the aims and functions of key influencers e.g. The World Trade Organisation (WTO),The World Customs Organisation (WCO) and trading alliances such as The Single Market. How Customs policies facilitate and interact with global trade while still meeting their enhanced objectives.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Analyse the traditional customs role versus the trade facilitation agenda. |
| LO2 |
Appraise the World Trade Organisation (WTO) functions, core principles, impact and future. |
| LO3 |
Analyse the aims, functions and influences of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and review how customs policy facilitates world trade, regulation and law enforcement. |
| LO4 |
Debate the importance of regional and international trade/customs integration. |
| LO5 |
Analyse modern customs benefits and challenges flowing from WTO, WCO and other international initiatives. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Customs and Trade Integration
From “gatekeeper” to “facilitator” - meeting risk through partnership - the importance of regional and international trade/customs integration (e.g. Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) etc.
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The World Trade System.
World Trade Organisation - genesis and evolution. Globalisation and recent trade negotiations (Uruguay & Doha Rounds). The move towards bilateral and plurilateral negotiations e.g Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA - Canada & EU), Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP - US & EU).
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The role of the World Customs Organisation (WCO).
World Customs Organisation (WCO) conventions and policies impacting on the national, regional and international role of customs.
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Customs Management and Risk Management
The modern standards of customs management and risk management. The importance of duties and taxes, classification of products, license requirements, documentation required by different countries, tariff codes, import permits and Incoterms.
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European Customs Integration Policies
Overview of existing and emerging policies of european customs integration and other inter-regional benefits (green customs, CITES, environmental issues, customs ethics, rules of origin and drug enforcement).
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
On-line lectures and discussions on industry case studies |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Student study course material & report writing |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
On-line lectures and discussions on industry case studies |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Student study of course material and report writing |
Every Week |
4.50 |
4.5 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Tutor direction, discussion, problem solving. |
Every Second Week |
0.50 |
1 |
| Total Hours |
7.50 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.50 |
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Module Resources
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| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Massimo Fabio. Customs Law of the European Union, Fourth.
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Tom Walsh. (2015), European Union Customs Code (a legal analysis of EU Customs Code).
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World Customs Journal,
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International Customs Journal, International Customs Journal,
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International Customs Journal, Customs Journal,
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Websites, World Trade Organisation - Website,
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Websites, The European Union website,
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Websites, The World Customs Organisation,
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Websites, Irish Customs containing details of
legislation and procedures for business
and links to international reference
sites,
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