This foundation course is designed to equip learners with basic skills, knowledge and attitude in Customs and its processes. Graduates of the KESRA Certificate in Customs Administration will gain knowledge about global operations of Customs and the requisite competencies to handle Customs Clearance and Freight Operations.

Duration: 2 Years

Mode of Study: Day/Evening/Weekend/e-campus

KCSE Certificate with a minimum aggregate of C (Plain) with C- in Mathematics and English.

Year I Semester 1

1. Customs Valuation I (COM)
2. Rules of Origin (COM)
3. Customs Tariff Classification (COM)
4. Clearance of Conveyances I (COR)
5. Management and Communication Skills

Year I Semester 2

1. Examination of Cargo (COR)
2. Passenger Clearance (COR)
3. Business Information Systems (INS)
4. Customs Valuation II
5. Customs Tariff Classification II ( COM)

Year II Semester 1

1. Coordinated Border Management (COR)
2. Management of Bonded Facilities (COR)
3. Business Mathematics and Statistics
4. Exemptions and Waivers (COR)
5. Tax and Customs Theories

Year II Semester 2

1. Business Laws and Ethics (INS)
2. Safety and Security (INS)
3. Research Methods (COR)
4. Project
5. Industrial Attachment

As a guide, Students must attend a minimum of 80% of all lectures, seminars and tutorials, failure to which he/she will not be allowed to register for examinations. The course must be completed within two years comprising four semesters.