Initial CRICOS registration

Report on initial CRICOS registration of the Australian School of Business Pty Ltd

On 2 October 2024, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of the Australian School of Business Pty Ltd (ASOB). on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 5 years until 2 October 2029.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the CRICOS registration of the Australian School of Business Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 31 July 2026, ASOB must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of ASOB's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of ASOB's policies and procedures in ensuring:
   
   1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
   2. its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students
   3. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students.
2. By 31 October 2026, ASOB must provide TEQSA evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that the Australian School of Business Pty Ltd may not comply, or continue to comply with, the following objectives of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018:

• recruit responsibly by ensuring students are appropriately qualified and sufficiently informed for their chosen course (Standard 2)
• ensure that its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students (Standard 4)
• assist overseas students adjust to study and life in Australia (Standard 6)
• safeguard the integrity of Australia's migration laws (Standard 8)
• appropriately manage overseas student enrolment, monitoring and reporting (Standard 9)

Application to withdraw decision

In accordance with section 10B(1)(b) of the ESOS Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a registered provider at any time. TEQSA will consider any application by a provider for variation or revocation of a condition.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Melbourne Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 30 September 2024, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by the Melbourne Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 30 September 2031:

• Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
• Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by the Melbourne Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd 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 Melbourne Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 30 September 2024, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by the Melbourne Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 30 September 2031:

• Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
• Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by the Melbourne Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd 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 Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

On 01 October 2024, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 01 October 2031:

• Bachelor of Circus Arts
• Associate Degree of Circus Arts

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd 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 Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

On 01 October 2024, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 01 October 2031:

• Bachelor of Circus Arts
• Associate Degree of Circus Arts

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd 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 National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd

On 30 September 2024, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd, for a period of seven (7) years until 30 September 2031:

• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd for accreditation meets 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 National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd

On 30 September 2024, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd, for a period of seven (7) years until 30 September 2031:

• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by National Academy of Professional Studies Pty Ltd for accreditation meets 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 EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd

On 07 October 2024, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011, the following course offered by EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 07 October 2031:

• Master of Social Work (Qualifying).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the applicable standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 08 October 2024, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 08 October 2031.

• Master of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd for accreditation meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.