Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd

On 26 March 2025, 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 Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 26 March 2032:

• Master of Business Administration (Digital Transformation)
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian Institute of Business Intelligence 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 Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd

On 26 March 2025, 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 Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 26 March 2032:

• Master of Business Administration (Digital Transformation)
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Initial CRICOS registration

Report on initial CRICOS registration of BBS Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 20 March 2025, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of BBS Higher Education Pty Ltd trading as Barton Business School (BBS) on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 4 years until 11 September 2029 to align with its TEQSA registration.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the CRICOS registration of BBS Higher Education Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 31 January 2027, BBS must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of BBS'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 BBS'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 30 April 2027, BBS 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 BBS 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 remove 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.

Self-Accrediting Authority

Report on authority of Melbourne Institute of Technology Pty Ltd to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Melbourne Institute of Technology Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF level 9, excluding masters degree (research) and masters degree (extended) courses, in the Broad Fields of Education 02 Information Technology and 08 Management and Commerce.

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider's website for information on the courses it offers.

• Bachelor of Networking
• Bachelor of Data Analytics
• Bachelor of Business
• Graduate Diploma of Networking
• Graduate Diploma of Accounting
• Master of Networking
• Master of Data Analytics
• Master of Business Analytics
• Master of Professional Accounting

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Melbourne Institute of Technology Pty Ltd meets the Criteria for Seeking Authority for Self-Accreditation of Courses of Study of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Provider Category Change

Report on provider category change of Excelsia College (formerly Wesley Institute)

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA

• registered, under section 38 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Excelsia College (formerly Wesley Institute) (Excelsia) in the 'University College' category.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Excelsia continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 6 November 2031.

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA approved, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF Level 5 in the broad fields of education 02 Information Technology and 08 Management and Commerce, including:

1. Diploma in Business
2. Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 6 November 2031.

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA approved, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF Level 5 in the broad fields of education 02 Information Technology and 08 Management and Commerce, including:

1. Diploma in Business
2. Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 6 November 2031.

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA approved, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF Level 5 in the broad fields of education 02 Information Technology and 08 Management and Commerce, including:

1. Diploma in Business
2. Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of registration and Self-accrediting authority

Report on renewal of registration and authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 6 November 2031.

On 6 November 2024, TEQSA approved, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study up to AQF Level 5 in the broad fields of education 02 Information Technology and 08 Management and Commerce, including:

1. Diploma in Business
2. Diploma in Information and Communications Technology

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.