Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of 4 higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd

On 24 January 2024, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 24 January 2031:

• Diploma of Management
• Bachelor of Business (Management and Finance)
• Graduate Certificate in Business
• Graduate Diploma of Business

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 25 January 2024, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course offered by Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 25 January 2031

• Master of Information Systems.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Apex Institute of Higher Education for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 25 January 2024, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Technical and Further Education Commission, for a period of seven years until 25 January 2031:

• Bachelor of Property Valuation
• Bachelor of Applied Commerce

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Technical and Further Education Commission for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by the Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd

On 25 January 2024, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by the Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 25 January 2031:

• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Higher Education Leadership Institute Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Eastern College Australia Limited (formerly Eastern College Australia Incorporated)

On 22 January 2024, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by for a period of seven years until 22 January 2031:

• Master of Community Counselling

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Eastern College Australia Limited (formerly Eastern College Australia Incorporated), for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of CRICOS registration

Report on renewal of CRICOS registration of The Cairnmillar Institute (CMI)

On 29 January 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the CRICOS registration of The Cairnmillar Institute for a period of 7 years until 29 January 2031.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that The Cairnmillar Institute continues to meet the requirements of the ESOS Act and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code).

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited

On 13 September 2023, TEQSA Commission accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited, for a period of five years until 13 September 2028:

• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Master of Information Technology.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited

On 13 September 2023, TEQSA Commission accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited, for a period of five years until 13 September 2028:

• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Master of Information Technology.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Academies Australasia Polytechnic Pty Limited for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Registration

Report on registration of Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd

On 13 September 2023, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd (SHEA) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 13 September 2028.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following course offered by Skyline Higher Education Australia Pty Ltd, for a period of five years until 13 September 2028:
  • Bachelor of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Skyline Higher Education Pty Ltd (SHEA) meets the Provider Registration Standards, and the course meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register SHEA for a period of five years until 13 September 2028, and to accredit SHEA's Bachelor of Information Technology course for the same period.

The five-year period of registration and accreditation is consistent with the basic principles of regulation and reflects risks associated with an applicant for initial registration intending to offer a higher education course but having no history in the provision of higher education.