Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd

On 16 August 2022, 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 Campus Management Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 16 August 2029:
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Graduate Diploma of Business
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Master of Business Administration and Graduate Diploma of Business:

Condition 1: Resources for course delivery

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery from each campus location, Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA:
   
   1. Minutes and any reports from the relevant governance body that the resources required to deliver the accredited courses will be available at the time of commencement of delivery from each campus location and are accessible when needed by students.
   2. Details of information technology facilities, learning resources, software and educational support for course delivery from each campus location.
2. Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must not commence delivery of any of the courses until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that sufficient teaching and learning facilities and resources are available when needed by students at each campus location.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses submitted by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Standard 5.1.3 in relation to the course approval processes for ensuring the resources required to deliver the courses as accredited by TEQSA will be available when needed

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd

On 16 August 2022, 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 Campus Management Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 16 August 2029:
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Graduate Diploma of Business
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Master of Business Administration and Graduate Diploma of Business:

Condition 1: Resources for course delivery

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery from each campus location, Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA:
   
   1. Minutes and any reports from the relevant governance body that the resources required to deliver the accredited courses will be available at the time of commencement of delivery from each campus location and are accessible when needed by students.
   2. Details of information technology facilities, learning resources, software and educational support for course delivery from each campus location.
2. Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must not commence delivery of any of the courses until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that sufficient teaching and learning facilities and resources are available when needed by students at each campus location.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses submitted by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Standard 5.1.3 in relation to the course approval processes for ensuring the resources required to deliver the courses as accredited by TEQSA will be available when needed

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd

On 16 August 2022, 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 Campus Management Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 16 August 2029:
  • Master of Information and Communication Technology
  • Graduate Diploma of Information and Communication Technology
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Master of Information and Communication Technology and Graduate Diploma of Information and Communication Technology:

Condition 1: Resources for course delivery

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery from each campus location, Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA:
   
   1. Minutes and any reports from the relevant governance body that the resources required to deliver the accredited courses will be available at the time of commencement of delivery from each campus location and are accessible when needed by students.
   2. Details of information technology facilities, learning resources, software and educational support for course delivery from each campus location.
2. Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must not commence delivery of any of the courses until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that sufficient teaching and learning facilities and resources are available when needed by students at each campus location.

Condition 2: Staffing

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery from each campus location, Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA the staffing profile for delivery of the courses and units of study from each campus, including staff qualifications, experience and scholarship activities relevant to their teaching.
2. Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must not commence delivery of any of the courses until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that the staffing profile for each course has sufficient capacity to meet the educational and academic support needs of students at the level of expected learning outcomes.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses submitted by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Standard 5.1.3 in relation to the course approval processes for ensuring the resources required to deliver the courses as accredited by TEQSA will be available when needed
2. Standard 3.3.1 in relation to the provision of learning resources, such as library collections, computer laboratories and software are accessible when needed by students
3. Standards 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 in relation to the proposed arrangements for academic leadership, teaching and scholarship activities
4. Standard 1.1.1 in relation to the academic entry requirements for admission to the courses by students without a prior higher education qualification.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd

On 16 August 2022, 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 Campus Management Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 16 August 2029:
  • Master of Information and Communication Technology
  • Graduate Diploma of Information and Communication Technology
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, two conditions on the accreditation of the Master of Information and Communication Technology and Graduate Diploma of Information and Communication Technology:

Condition 1: Resources for course delivery

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery from each campus location, Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA:
   
   1. Minutes and any reports from the relevant governance body that the resources required to deliver the accredited courses will be available at the time of commencement of delivery from each campus location and are accessible when needed by students.
   2. Details of information technology facilities, learning resources, software and educational support for course delivery from each campus location.
2. Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must not commence delivery of any of the courses until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that sufficient teaching and learning facilities and resources are available when needed by students at each campus location.

Condition 2: Staffing

1. Prior to the commencement of course delivery from each campus location, Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA the staffing profile for delivery of the courses and units of study from each campus, including staff qualifications, experience and scholarship activities relevant to their teaching.
2. Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd must not commence delivery of any of the courses until it receives notification from TEQSA that TEQSA is satisfied that the staffing profile for each course has sufficient capacity to meet the educational and academic support needs of students at the level of expected learning outcomes.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses submitted by Australian Campus Management Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Standard 5.1.3 in relation to the course approval processes for ensuring the resources required to deliver the courses as accredited by TEQSA will be available when needed
2. Standard 3.3.1 in relation to the provision of learning resources, such as library collections, computer laboratories and software are accessible when needed by students
3. Standards 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 in relation to the proposed arrangements for academic leadership, teaching and scholarship activities
4. Standard 1.1.1 in relation to the academic entry requirements for admission to the courses by students without a prior higher education qualification.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by ACPE Limited.

On 19 September 2022, 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 in teach out mode offered by ACPE Limited, until 15 October 2024:

• Graduate Diploma of Sports Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration.

No new enrolments are permitted in the above courses.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit ACPE Limited to teach out the above courses over the specified period.

Registration

Report on registration of Southern Cross Institute (SCI) Pty Ltd

On 1 June 2022, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Southern Cross Institute (SCI) Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 5 years until 1 June 2027.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following course offered by Southern Cross Institute (SCI) Pty Ltd, for a period of 5 years until 1 June 2027:
  • Bachelor of Business.
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following conditions on the registration of Southern Cross Institute (SCI) Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education:

Condition 1: Evidence of additional share capital

Within 35 calendar days of being registered and prior to enrolling any students, SCI must provide TEQSA with documented evidence that SCI has purchased the additional share capital and made the resultant equivalent funds available to SCI in the SCI ANZ Bank account. For the purposes of this condition:

1. The additional share capital is the amount stated in the execution page of the Shareholder Agreement signed by the shareholders on 26 April 2022 and provided to TEQSA on 27 April 2022.
2. The evidence should be in the form of an ASIC Extract (Current and Historical) report, supported by a bank balance showing the equivalent funds made available to SCI in the SCI bank account as a result of the purchase of the share capital.
3. The bank account should be that specified by SCI in its Clarification of Financial Evidence REQ06178 document, provided to TEQSA on 27 April 2022.

Condition 2: Corporate Monitoring and Accountability

For the first 4 years after registration, SCI must report to TEQSA if any of the following events occur, based on board accepted management accounts as of 30 June and 31 December:

1. The Current Ratio, defined as Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities (excluding related party transactions), is less than 1.0.
2. The Net Operating Cash Flow is less than it was projected to be in the sensitised forecast of SCI's finances by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
3. EBITDA, defined as Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortisation, are less than what they were projected to be in the sensitised forecast of SCI's finances by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
4. Loan repayments are not consistent with the financial feasibility conditions stated in SCI's Convertible Loan Agreement provided to TEQSA on 27 April 2022, the clarified by SCI on 4 May 2022.

The reporting, if any of these events occur, must be within 60 days of 30 June or 31 December respectively, based on the board approved management accounts.

Content of reports

In respect of any event, the report must be based on SCI's board approved management accounts (which must be provided to TEQSA) and otherwise include business plan, revised financial projections and all actions and short timeframes planned for correcting negative elements.

Definition of the sensitised forecast

For this condition, the sensitised forecast is the forecast contained in the Statement of Reasons report provided with the Notice of Decision.

Condition 3: Corporate Monitoring and Accountability

For the first 4 years after commencing the delivery of accredited course(s), within 60 days of 30 June and 31 December, SCI must provide TEQSA with the following board approved information:

1. The number of commencing and continuing students for the 6-month period (domestic and international), and
2. the equivalent full time student load (EFTSL, domestic and international).

For both the number of students enrolled and the EFTSL, SCI must provide the actual figures for the 6-month period compared to those projected in the sensitised forecast, as well as the budget for the 6-month period.

Content of reports

The reporting to include a business plan and all actions with timeframes planned for correcting any shortfall in student numbers compared to the sensitised forecast.

Definition of the sensitised forecast

For this condition, the sensitised forecast is the forecast contained in the Statement of Reasons report provided with the Notice of Decision.

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that SCI meets the Provider Registration Standards and Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. However, TEQSA considered that there remained a risk related to SCI's capacity to meet the Threshold Standards in the future.

On this basis, TEQSA agreed that it was appropriate to register SCI for a period of five years until 1 June 2027, and to accredit SCI's Bachelor of Business 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 without a history in the provision of higher education.

TEQSA also agreed it was appropriate to impose three conditions on SCI' registration.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Registration

Report on registration of Southern Cross Institute (SCI) Pty Ltd

On 1 June 2022, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Southern Cross Institute (SCI) Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 5 years until 1 June 2027.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following course offered by Southern Cross Institute (SCI) Pty Ltd, for a period of 5 years until 1 June 2027:
  • Bachelor of Business.
• imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, the following conditions on the registration of Southern Cross Institute (SCI) Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education:

Condition 1: Evidence of additional share capital

Within 35 calendar days of being registered and prior to enrolling any students, SCI must provide TEQSA with documented evidence that SCI has purchased the additional share capital and made the resultant equivalent funds available to SCI in the SCI ANZ Bank account. For the purposes of this condition:

1. The additional share capital is the amount stated in the execution page of the Shareholder Agreement signed by the shareholders on 26 April 2022 and provided to TEQSA on 27 April 2022.
2. The evidence should be in the form of an ASIC Extract (Current and Historical) report, supported by a bank balance showing the equivalent funds made available to SCI in the SCI bank account as a result of the purchase of the share capital.
3. The bank account should be that specified by SCI in its Clarification of Financial Evidence REQ06178 document, provided to TEQSA on 27 April 2022.

Condition 2: Corporate Monitoring and Accountability

For the first 4 years after registration, SCI must report to TEQSA if any of the following events occur, based on board accepted management accounts as of 30 June and 31 December:

1. The Current Ratio, defined as Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities (excluding related party transactions), is less than 1.0.
2. The Net Operating Cash Flow is less than it was projected to be in the sensitised forecast of SCI's finances by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
3. EBITDA, defined as Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortisation, are less than what they were projected to be in the sensitised forecast of SCI's finances by a margin of 10 per cent or greater.
4. Loan repayments are not consistent with the financial feasibility conditions stated in SCI's Convertible Loan Agreement provided to TEQSA on 27 April 2022, the clarified by SCI on 4 May 2022.

The reporting, if any of these events occur, must be within 60 days of 30 June or 31 December respectively, based on the board approved management accounts.

Content of reports

In respect of any event, the report must be based on SCI's board approved management accounts (which must be provided to TEQSA) and otherwise include business plan, revised financial projections and all actions and short timeframes planned for correcting negative elements.

Definition of the sensitised forecast

For this condition, the sensitised forecast is the forecast contained in the Statement of Reasons report provided with the Notice of Decision.

Condition 3: Corporate Monitoring and Accountability

For the first 4 years after commencing the delivery of accredited course(s), within 60 days of 30 June and 31 December, SCI must provide TEQSA with the following board approved information:

1. The number of commencing and continuing students for the 6-month period (domestic and international), and
2. the equivalent full time student load (EFTSL, domestic and international).

For both the number of students enrolled and the EFTSL, SCI must provide the actual figures for the 6-month period compared to those projected in the sensitised forecast, as well as the budget for the 6-month period.

Content of reports

The reporting to include a business plan and all actions with timeframes planned for correcting any shortfall in student numbers compared to the sensitised forecast.

Definition of the sensitised forecast

For this condition, the sensitised forecast is the forecast contained in the Statement of Reasons report provided with the Notice of Decision.

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that SCI meets the Provider Registration Standards and Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. However, TEQSA considered that there remained a risk related to SCI's capacity to meet the Threshold Standards in the future.

On this basis, TEQSA agreed that it was appropriate to register SCI for a period of five years until 1 June 2027, and to accredit SCI's Bachelor of Business 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 without a history in the provision of higher education.

TEQSA also agreed it was appropriate to impose three conditions on SCI' registration.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Course accreditation

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

On 06 June 2022, 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 Campion Institute Limited, for a period of seven years until 06 June 2029:

• Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (Honours).

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of six higher education courses of study offered by Kaplan Business School Pty Limited

On 06 June 2022, 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 Kaplan Business School Pty Limited, for a period of seven years until 06 June 2029:

• Diploma of Information Technology
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Master of Information Technology
• Master of Information Technology (Extension).

Main reasons for the decision

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