International trade remains a highly volatile area in business, and subject to successive disruptive trends. Brexit, trade disputes, covid-19, digitalization, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, transport and energy prices… external events and trends impact international trade patterns. A customs strategy matters, both at the level of the authorities and at the level of the economic operator. Defining such strategy requires insight in the EU customs policy environment and stakeholders. It also requires understanding of the current regulatory framework and technology tools relevant for a specific supply chain or product, and how to monitor future change.
Target audience
This advanced module can be taken by participants who have already passed the basic programme or can prove that they have obtained an equivalent degree of experience.
Course information
This module consists of three and a half days of classes: dates will be comminacated soon.
All classes are taught in English and involve a high degree of interaction.
All classes are recorded. Participants can listen to the recordings afterwards in preparation for the exam.
In online settings: a minimum individual attendance rate of at least 75% was achieved (digital in real time) and a maximum of 25% participation in delayed relays (force majeure situations included)
In a physical setting: a minimum individual attendance rate of at least 75% was achieved (force majeure situations included);
Participation in the exam is only possible after meeting the minimum attendance requirement.
Exam
The exam will take place at the Stadscampus, University of Antwerp.
Foreign participants are offered the opportunity to take the exam from a distance.
Competence level
This advanced module is designed to ensure participants achieve an advanced level of competence (Level 3 of the EU Customs Competency Framework).
Course materials
Digital course materials are provided (e.g. PowerPoints, court bundles (legal doctrine, case law)). These digital course materials will be made available through the university’s electronic learning environment.
Location
Online or physically on the Stadscampus. The format (online of physically) will be reported later.
The exam will take place on the Stadscampus, University of Antwerp.
Tuition fees
The price depends on the format (physical or digital) in which the lessons will be given.
- online: EUR 1500 (covers registration, study material and exam).
- physically: EUR 1750 (covers registration, study material, exam, catering and lunch).
Please note: on the last classday, no lunch will be provided, as this is only a half-day lesson.
Registration
Registration will come available soon.
The registration fee is paid within 30 days of receipt of the debit note to KBC account number BE91 7360 6389 5176 of Nexus, CST-UAntwerp, Venusstraat 23, 2000 Antwerp. Each application/registration is binding and cannot be cancelled. Replacement by a colleague is possible with simple written notification to the organizers.
The prices mentioned are prices excluding VAT (Exemption VAT due to article 44 §2 4°), as the University of Antwerp is, in the current state of legislation, a legal entity not subject to VAT. Nexus/ATA reserves the right, however, in case VAT is still due on the registration price, to pass this VAT on to the participants.
Nexus is recognised as a training provider in the SME Portfolio (KMO portefeuille) system. Using this system could enable participants to save up to 30% of the registration fee. SME Portfolio applications must be submitted no later than 14 days after the course start date. The participant undertakes to respect the rules set out by the Agency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The accreditation number for Nexus Antwerp’s SME portfolio is DV.O100321.
Recognition
- The required approvals are requested from the competent authorities (OVB, ITAA, IBJ and IGO).
- The training is eligible for the Flemish training leave and training cheques.
- Recognition paid educational leave under the PC226 is applicable.
- Training premium (PC336): after you or your employee(s) have followed a training course, you can apply to Liberform for a training premium. The premium is a financial intervention to employers or companies that pay for the training: more info and application.
- It is required that participants are effectively present. Replacement by a colleague is possible; the organization will be informed in writing in advance.
Lecturers
The module is taught by a team of lecturers with relevant expertise from the academic world, the government sector, the private sector and the legal profession. This module will be supervised by Yves Melin, (Partner at Reed Smith LLP) and Jesse De Bruyn (Senior Associate at Reed Smith LLP).
Programme
Available soon.