Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Institute of Health and Management Pty Ltd

On 28 June 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses offered by Institute of Health and Management Pty Ltd:

• Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Non-Specialisation) from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Graduate Diploma in Nursing from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025
• Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Specialisation - Paediatric Nursing) from 22 January 2022 to 22 January 2025

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by of The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd

On 29 June 2020, TEQSA:

• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) offered by The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 29 June 2027.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Top Education Group Limited

On 30 June 2020, 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 Top Education Group Limited, for a period of seven years until 30 June 2027:

• Bachelor of Laws.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Top Education Group Limited for renewal of accreditation continues to meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by S P Jain School of Global Management Pty Limited

On 30 June 2020, 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 S P Jain School of Global Management Pty Limited, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Data Science

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by S P Jain School of Global Management Pty Limited for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by ACPE Limited

On 23 June 2020, 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 ACPE Limited, until 31 December 2021:

• Undergraduate Certificate in Sports Leadership Development

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by ACPE Limited for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Extension of registration period

Report on extension of registration of Australian Catholic University Limited

On 8 July 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Australian Catholic University Limited from 30 July 2022 to 30 July 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of registration period

Report on extension of registration of Southern Cross University

On 8 July 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Southern Cross University from 30 July 2022 to 30 July 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of registration period

Report on extension of registration of University of Newcastle

On 8 July 2020, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 37A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of University of Newcastle from 21 January 2022 to 21 January 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust

On 16 June 2020, 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 Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust, for a period of seven years until 16 June 2027:

• Master of Business Administration (Professional).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Holmes Institute Pty Ltd as Trustee for Holmes Institute Trust for accreditation meets the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.