Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd (Morling) for a period of seven years from date of decision:

• Master of Education (Leadership) (Coursework)
• Master of Education (Coursework)
• Graduate Diploma of Education

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed six conditions on the accreditation of the above courses of study.

Condition 1:

That Morling:

a) within 30 days of both parties renewing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), provides TEQSA with a copy of the signed MOA with the National Institute of Christian Education (NICE);

b) within 60 days of the notice of decision, provides TEQSA with a strategy and implementation plan detailing how Morling will centrally and effectively manage the requirement that Morling ensures that NICE complies with the Threshold Standards, including Provider Course Accreditation Standards (PCAS) 1.9, 1.10, 2.3, 2.4, and 5.4;

c) within 12 months from the date of signing the MOA, ensures that its Academic Board completes a review of all aspects of Morling's third party delivery arrangements with NICE, including the terms of the MOA, including the extent to which:

i) there is consistency and accuracy between the course outlines, course materials and course guides available to all prospective and enrolled students at both Morling and NICE; and

ii) there is annual collection, monitoring and reporting to the Academic Board of attrition and completion rates across Morling and NICE

d) within 15 months from the date of signing the MOA, Morling College must provide a copy of the annual review in 1) c), its recommendations and the recommendations accepted by the Academic Board to TEQSA.

Condition 2:

That within 60 days of the notice of decision, Morling College provides a detailed implementation plan for the instructional design review of post graduate education courses, that includes a revised timeline to ensure all units of the three courses are reviewed by the end of 2015.

Condition 3:

That within 30 days of completing the instructional design review of the courses, Morling report to TEQSA on the outcomes of the review, including actions taken to ensure equivalence of student learning outcomes across Morling and NICE online learning environments and Learning Management Systems.

Condition 4:

That within 60 days of the notice of decision, Morling provides TEQSA with a framework on how it will obtain, monitor and act on comparative data in relation to the performance of students to include:

a) the benchmarking methodology and indicators that it will use;

b) the data likely to be the subject of benchmarking (including attrition, progression, course completion, grade distributions and other relevant comparative data); and

c) how benchmarking outcomes will be reported and used for improvements across teaching and student learning outcomes.

Condition 5:

That within 12 months of the notice of decision, Morling provides a report detailing its progress against the implementation of the framework in 4) and the outcomes of its benchmarking activities completed.

Condition 6:

Within 12 months of offering the above courses Morling must provide a report, which has been considered by the Academic Board, on how the Education Course Review Committee systematically updates the courses, through internal revision and external reviews, including external review committee feedback and comparisons with standards at other higher education providers.

Background to Decision

Morling submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Morling for renewal of accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers online delivery at all Australian sites and third party delivery by the National Institute of Christian Education.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to Morling's application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Morling is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Morling's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Master of Education (Leadership)(Coursework), Master of Education (Coursework) and Graduate Diploma of Education include:

  a) managing and quality assuring third party arrangements, including to ensure consistent online delivery approaches and Learning Management Systems

  b) internal and external course review processes, and

  c) benchmarking of academic standards against similar accredited course processes.

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) 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.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd (Morling) for a period of seven years from date of decision:

• Master of Education (Leadership) (Coursework)
• Master of Education (Coursework)
• Graduate Diploma of Education

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed six conditions on the accreditation of the above courses of study.

Condition 1:

That Morling:

a) within 30 days of both parties renewing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), provides TEQSA with a copy of the signed MOA with the National Institute of Christian Education (NICE);

b) within 60 days of the notice of decision, provides TEQSA with a strategy and implementation plan detailing how Morling will centrally and effectively manage the requirement that Morling ensures that NICE complies with the Threshold Standards, including Provider Course Accreditation Standards (PCAS) 1.9, 1.10, 2.3, 2.4, and 5.4;

c) within 12 months from the date of signing the MOA, ensures that its Academic Board completes a review of all aspects of Morling's third party delivery arrangements with NICE, including the terms of the MOA, including the extent to which:

i) there is consistency and accuracy between the course outlines, course materials and course guides available to all prospective and enrolled students at both Morling and NICE; and

ii) there is annual collection, monitoring and reporting to the Academic Board of attrition and completion rates across Morling and NICE

d) within 15 months from the date of signing the MOA, Morling College must provide a copy of the annual review in 1) c), its recommendations and the recommendations accepted by the Academic Board to TEQSA.

Condition 2:

That within 60 days of the notice of decision, Morling College provides a detailed implementation plan for the instructional design review of post graduate education courses, that includes a revised timeline to ensure all units of the three courses are reviewed by the end of 2015.

Condition 3:

That within 30 days of completing the instructional design review of the courses, Morling report to TEQSA on the outcomes of the review, including actions taken to ensure equivalence of student learning outcomes across Morling and NICE online learning environments and Learning Management Systems.

Condition 4:

That within 60 days of the notice of decision, Morling provides TEQSA with a framework on how it will obtain, monitor and act on comparative data in relation to the performance of students to include:

a) the benchmarking methodology and indicators that it will use;

b) the data likely to be the subject of benchmarking (including attrition, progression, course completion, grade distributions and other relevant comparative data); and

c) how benchmarking outcomes will be reported and used for improvements across teaching and student learning outcomes.

Condition 5:

That within 12 months of the notice of decision, Morling provides a report detailing its progress against the implementation of the framework in 4) and the outcomes of its benchmarking activities completed.

Condition 6:

Within 12 months of offering the above courses Morling must provide a report, which has been considered by the Academic Board, on how the Education Course Review Committee systematically updates the courses, through internal revision and external reviews, including external review committee feedback and comparisons with standards at other higher education providers.

Background to Decision

Morling submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Morling for renewal of accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers online delivery at all Australian sites and third party delivery by the National Institute of Christian Education.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to Morling's application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Morling is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Morling's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Master of Education (Leadership)(Coursework), Master of Education (Coursework) and Graduate Diploma of Education include:

  a) managing and quality assuring third party arrangements, including to ensure consistent online delivery approaches and Learning Management Systems

  b) internal and external course review processes, and

  c) benchmarking of academic standards against similar accredited course processes.

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) 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.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd (Morling) for a period of seven years from date of decision:

• Master of Education (Leadership) (Coursework)
• Master of Education (Coursework)
• Graduate Diploma of Education

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed six conditions on the accreditation of the above courses of study.

Condition 1:

That Morling:

a) within 30 days of both parties renewing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), provides TEQSA with a copy of the signed MOA with the National Institute of Christian Education (NICE);

b) within 60 days of the notice of decision, provides TEQSA with a strategy and implementation plan detailing how Morling will centrally and effectively manage the requirement that Morling ensures that NICE complies with the Threshold Standards, including Provider Course Accreditation Standards (PCAS) 1.9, 1.10, 2.3, 2.4, and 5.4;

c) within 12 months from the date of signing the MOA, ensures that its Academic Board completes a review of all aspects of Morling's third party delivery arrangements with NICE, including the terms of the MOA, including the extent to which:

i) there is consistency and accuracy between the course outlines, course materials and course guides available to all prospective and enrolled students at both Morling and NICE; and

ii) there is annual collection, monitoring and reporting to the Academic Board of attrition and completion rates across Morling and NICE

d) within 15 months from the date of signing the MOA, Morling College must provide a copy of the annual review in 1) c), its recommendations and the recommendations accepted by the Academic Board to TEQSA.

Condition 2:

That within 60 days of the notice of decision, Morling College provides a detailed implementation plan for the instructional design review of post graduate education courses, that includes a revised timeline to ensure all units of the three courses are reviewed by the end of 2015.

Condition 3:

That within 30 days of completing the instructional design review of the courses, Morling report to TEQSA on the outcomes of the review, including actions taken to ensure equivalence of student learning outcomes across Morling and NICE online learning environments and Learning Management Systems.

Condition 4:

That within 60 days of the notice of decision, Morling provides TEQSA with a framework on how it will obtain, monitor and act on comparative data in relation to the performance of students to include:

a) the benchmarking methodology and indicators that it will use;

b) the data likely to be the subject of benchmarking (including attrition, progression, course completion, grade distributions and other relevant comparative data); and

c) how benchmarking outcomes will be reported and used for improvements across teaching and student learning outcomes.

Condition 5:

That within 12 months of the notice of decision, Morling provides a report detailing its progress against the implementation of the framework in 4) and the outcomes of its benchmarking activities completed.

Condition 6:

Within 12 months of offering the above courses Morling must provide a report, which has been considered by the Academic Board, on how the Education Course Review Committee systematically updates the courses, through internal revision and external reviews, including external review committee feedback and comparisons with standards at other higher education providers.

Background to Decision

Morling submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Morling for renewal of accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers online delivery at all Australian sites and third party delivery by the National Institute of Christian Education.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply conditions to Morling's application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Morling is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Morling's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Master of Education (Leadership)(Coursework), Master of Education (Coursework) and Graduate Diploma of Education include:

  a) managing and quality assuring third party arrangements, including to ensure consistent online delivery approaches and Learning Management Systems

  b) internal and external course review processes, and

  c) benchmarking of academic standards against similar accredited course processes.

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) 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.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Morling College

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd (Morling College) for a period of seven years from date of decision:

• Master of Counselling
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling
• Graduate Certificate of Counselling

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study. Morling College must:

Condition 1:

That, within six months of the Notice of Decision, Morling College provides revised course outlines and structures which:

1. clearly state the rationale, core counselling theory and knowledge requirements for each of the courses;
2. map Key Graduate Attributes to course level student learning outcomes;
3. articulate clearly how graduates of the different awards will achieve the stated learning outcomes of each award at clearly differentiated AQF levels; and
4. reflect increasingly challenging levels of achievement aligned to the AQF specifications, taking account of external professional accreditation standards, such as the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) Training Standards.

Background to Decision

Morling College submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Morling College for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to Morling College's application for accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Morling College is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Morling College's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Master of Counselling, Graduate Diploma of Counselling, Graduate Certificate of Counselling include:

  a) Course rationale

  b) Key Graduate Attributes

  c) Australian Qualifications Framework alignment

  d) External professional accreditation standards

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) 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.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Morling College

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd (Morling College) for a period of seven years from date of decision:

• Master of Counselling
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling
• Graduate Certificate of Counselling

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study. Morling College must:

Condition 1:

That, within six months of the Notice of Decision, Morling College provides revised course outlines and structures which:

1. clearly state the rationale, core counselling theory and knowledge requirements for each of the courses;
2. map Key Graduate Attributes to course level student learning outcomes;
3. articulate clearly how graduates of the different awards will achieve the stated learning outcomes of each award at clearly differentiated AQF levels; and
4. reflect increasingly challenging levels of achievement aligned to the AQF specifications, taking account of external professional accreditation standards, such as the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) Training Standards.

Background to Decision

Morling College submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Morling College for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to Morling College's application for accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Morling College is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Morling College's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Master of Counselling, Graduate Diploma of Counselling, Graduate Certificate of Counselling include:

  a) Course rationale

  b) Key Graduate Attributes

  c) Australian Qualifications Framework alignment

  d) External professional accreditation standards

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) 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.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Morling College

TEQSA has determined, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd (Morling College) for a period of seven years from date of decision:

• Master of Counselling
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling
• Graduate Certificate of Counselling

TEQSA has, under subsection 53(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed one condition on the accreditation of the above courses of study. Morling College must:

Condition 1:

That, within six months of the Notice of Decision, Morling College provides revised course outlines and structures which:

1. clearly state the rationale, core counselling theory and knowledge requirements for each of the courses;
2. map Key Graduate Attributes to course level student learning outcomes;
3. articulate clearly how graduates of the different awards will achieve the stated learning outcomes of each award at clearly differentiated AQF levels; and
4. reflect increasingly challenging levels of achievement aligned to the AQF specifications, taking account of external professional accreditation standards, such as the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) Training Standards.

Background to Decision

Morling College submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by Morling College for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.

TEQSA considers that the decision to apply a condition to Morling College's application for accreditation of three courses of study is consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as Morling College is at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA considers that the risks of non-compliance with the Threshold Standards involve a number of matters that may affect Morling College's capacity to manage and deliver its higher education awards.

• The broad issues which relate to the Master of Counselling, Graduate Diploma of Counselling, Graduate Certificate of Counselling include:

  a) Course rationale

  b) Key Graduate Attributes

  c) Australian Qualifications Framework alignment

  d) External professional accreditation standards

In accordance with subsections 53(2) and 53(3) 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.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on revocation of conditions of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Morling College Ltd

On 10 November 2014 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under Section 53(2) of the TEQSA Act, conditions 1b), 2 and 4 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by Morling College Ltd (refer public report of 6 June 2014):

• Master of Education (Leadership)
• Master of Education
• Graduate Diploma of Education

The decision to revoke the conditions was made on the basis that the delegate was satisfied that the conditions had been met.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Australian Institute of Business Pty Ltd

TEQSA has renewed, under subsection 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, the registration as a higher education provider of Australian Institute of Business Pty Ltd (AIB) for a period of three (3) years until 16 March 2020 in the provider category of 'Higher Education Provider'.

TEQSA has, under subsection 32(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed conditions on the registration of AIB as a higher education provider. A copy of the conditions is available at Attachment 1.

TEQSA has renewed, under subsection 56(1) of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses of study offered by AIB for a period of three (3) years to 16 March 2020:

• Diploma of Management
• Associate Degree in Management - exit point only
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Management
• Graduate Diploma in Management - exit point only
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurial Management)
• Master of Business Administration (Finance)
• Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
• Master of Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
• Master of Business Administration (Marketing Management)
• Graduate Certificate in Change Management (new course name: Graduate Certificate in Action Research and Action Learning)
• Graduate Certificate in Work-based Learning
• Master of Management
• Master of Management (Work-Applied Learning)
• Graduate Certificate in Management (Research) - exit point only
• Graduate Diploma in Management (Research) - exit point only
• Master of Management (Research)
• Doctor of Business Administration
• Doctor of Philosophy

TEQSA has renewed, under subsection 56(1) of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses of study offered by AIB for a period of two years until 16 March 2019. The courses have been renewed in teach out mode and no new enrolments are permitted in the courses.

• Master of Business Administration (Tourism and Hospitality Management)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Entrepreneurial Management)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Management)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Tourism and Hospitality Management)

Main reasons for the decision

As part of the renewal of registration process, TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by AIB against the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2011 (the Threshold Standards). The scope of the assessment included delivery of AIB's courses in Australia and overseas.

TEQSA considers that its decision to apply conditions was consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as AIB was considered to be at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA notes that Conditions 2 and 3 have been complied with and satisfied fully.

The broad issues which relate to the AIB's registration relate to:

a) Provider Course Accreditation Standards (PCAS) 1.1, 5.1 and 6.1 in relation to AIB's course design, course review and assessment arrangements

b) PCAS 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5, in relation to assessment, moderation, student performance and benchmarking for AIB's courses.

Attachment 1

Conditions imposed on the registration of Australian Institute of Business Pty Ltd (AIB)

Condition 1

Within four weeks of receipt of the notice of decision, AIB must provide TEQSA with a comprehensive plan for review and development of its courses over the period of AIB's renewed registration. AIB must provide TEQSA with copies of reports arising from any subsequent major internal or external course review, including those proposed in the plan required by this condition, over the period of AIB's renewed registration.

Condition 2

AIB must arrange for an independent and external review of its online teaching and learning framework to be undertaken, culminating in a report developed and signed by the independent external reviewer. AIB must obtain TEQSA's approval of the identity of the reviewer and of the review's terms of reference before making an appointment. The report arising from the review must be provided to TEQSA and AIB simultaneously and not later than 1 July 2017.

Within four weeks of receipt of the report on its online teaching and learning framework AIB must provide to TEQSA:

a) a copy of the minutes of the Academic Board meeting which record the Academic Board's response to the report

b) a proposed implementation plan to address the recommendations in the report.

This condition has been fully satisfied by AIB.

Condition 3

AIB must arrange for an independent and external review of its unit assessment and assessment moderation practices to be undertaken, culminating in a report developed and signed by the independent external reviewer. AIB must obtain TEQSA's approval of the identity of the reviewer and of the review's terms of reference before making an appointment. The report arising from the review must be provided to TEQSA and AIB simultaneously and not later than 1 July 2017.

Within four weeks of receipt of the report on its unit assessment and assessment moderation practices, AIB must provide to TEQSA:

a) a copy of the minutes of the Academic Board meeting which record the Academic Board's response to the report

b) a proposed implementation plan to address the recommendations in the report.

This condition has been fully satisfied by AIB.

Condition 4

By 31 March 2018 and each year thereafter, AIB must provide to TEQSA:

a) A report on the implementation of its "Scholarly Activity and Professional Development" policy and scholarship plans, including a list of all academic staff engaged to teach into the course of study, the nature of their appointment (i.e. casual, fixed term or continuing including fraction where applicable), the units taught by each staff member, the scholarly activity undertaken in the preceding calendar year and any funding support provided by AIB towards that activity.

b) Evidence by way of meeting minutes that the report has been considered by the relevant AIB governing bodies which includes any action in response.

Condition 5

By 31 March of each year, AIB must provide to TEQSA:

a) a report on its student performance that:

i. details attrition, progression and completion rates and grade distributions at an aggregate level and by mode and course of study. Calculations must be based on the methodology set out within the TEQSA Risk Assessment Framework(Version 2.1).

ii. identifies actions undertaken by Academic Board in response to student performance and an analysis of the effectiveness of those actions.

b) evidence by way of meeting minutes that the report has been considered by the relevant AIB governing bodies which includes any action in response to the report.

The first report is due to TEQSA on 31 March 2018.

Condition 6

By 31 January in each year AIB must provide to TEQSA complete and un-redacted copies of its Governing Board and Academic Board minutes for all meetings conducted in the preceding calendar year.

Condition 7

AIB must provide TEQSA with a report every six months, with the first report due by 31 January 2018, which describes AIB's progress in implementing the actions arising from the:

a) independent external review of its online teaching and learning framework required by Condition 2

b) independent external review report on unit assessment and assessment moderation required by Condition 3, and

c) changes it has committed to in its response to TEQSA's draft summaries of findings relating to AIB's registration and course accreditations.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Australian Institute of Business Pty Ltd

TEQSA has renewed, under subsection 36(1) of the TEQSA Act, the registration as a higher education provider of Australian Institute of Business Pty Ltd (AIB) for a period of three (3) years until 16 March 2020 in the provider category of 'Higher Education Provider'.

TEQSA has, under subsection 32(1) of the TEQSA Act, imposed conditions on the registration of AIB as a higher education provider. A copy of the conditions is available at Attachment 1.

TEQSA has renewed, under subsection 56(1) of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses of study offered by AIB for a period of three (3) years to 16 March 2020:

• Diploma of Management
• Associate Degree in Management - exit point only
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Management
• Graduate Diploma in Management - exit point only
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurial Management)
• Master of Business Administration (Finance)
• Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
• Master of Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
• Master of Business Administration (Marketing Management)
• Graduate Certificate in Change Management (new course name: Graduate Certificate in Action Research and Action Learning)
• Graduate Certificate in Work-based Learning
• Master of Management
• Master of Management (Work-Applied Learning)
• Graduate Certificate in Management (Research) - exit point only
• Graduate Diploma in Management (Research) - exit point only
• Master of Management (Research)
• Doctor of Business Administration
• Doctor of Philosophy

TEQSA has renewed, under subsection 56(1) of the TEQSA Act, the accreditation of the following courses of study offered by AIB for a period of two years until 16 March 2019. The courses have been renewed in teach out mode and no new enrolments are permitted in the courses.

• Master of Business Administration (Tourism and Hospitality Management)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Entrepreneurial Management)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Financial Management)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Tourism and Hospitality Management)

Main reasons for the decision

As part of the renewal of registration process, TEQSA has assessed the application submitted by AIB against the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2011 (the Threshold Standards). The scope of the assessment included delivery of AIB's courses in Australia and overseas.

TEQSA considers that its decision to apply conditions was consistent with the basic principles for regulation in Part 2 of the TEQSA Act, as AIB was considered to be at risk of not complying with a number of the Threshold Standards. TEQSA notes that Conditions 2 and 3 have been complied with and satisfied fully.

The broad issues which relate to the AIB's registration relate to:

a) Provider Course Accreditation Standards (PCAS) 1.1, 5.1 and 6.1 in relation to AIB's course design, course review and assessment arrangements

b) PCAS 5.1, 5.3, 5.4, and 5.5, in relation to assessment, moderation, student performance and benchmarking for AIB's courses.

Attachment 1

Conditions imposed on the registration of Australian Institute of Business Pty Ltd (AIB)

Condition 1

Within four weeks of receipt of the notice of decision, AIB must provide TEQSA with a comprehensive plan for review and development of its courses over the period of AIB's renewed registration. AIB must provide TEQSA with copies of reports arising from any subsequent major internal or external course review, including those proposed in the plan required by this condition, over the period of AIB's renewed registration.

Condition 2

AIB must arrange for an independent and external review of its online teaching and learning framework to be undertaken, culminating in a report developed and signed by the independent external reviewer. AIB must obtain TEQSA's approval of the identity of the reviewer and of the review's terms of reference before making an appointment. The report arising from the review must be provided to TEQSA and AIB simultaneously and not later than 1 July 2017.

Within four weeks of receipt of the report on its online teaching and learning framework AIB must provide to TEQSA:

a) a copy of the minutes of the Academic Board meeting which record the Academic Board's response to the report

b) a proposed implementation plan to address the recommendations in the report.

This condition has been fully satisfied by AIB.

Condition 3

AIB must arrange for an independent and external review of its unit assessment and assessment moderation practices to be undertaken, culminating in a report developed and signed by the independent external reviewer. AIB must obtain TEQSA's approval of the identity of the reviewer and of the review's terms of reference before making an appointment. The report arising from the review must be provided to TEQSA and AIB simultaneously and not later than 1 July 2017.

Within four weeks of receipt of the report on its unit assessment and assessment moderation practices, AIB must provide to TEQSA:

a) a copy of the minutes of the Academic Board meeting which record the Academic Board's response to the report

b) a proposed implementation plan to address the recommendations in the report.

This condition has been fully satisfied by AIB.

Condition 4

By 31 March 2018 and each year thereafter, AIB must provide to TEQSA:

a) A report on the implementation of its "Scholarly Activity and Professional Development" policy and scholarship plans, including a list of all academic staff engaged to teach into the course of study, the nature of their appointment (i.e. casual, fixed term or continuing including fraction where applicable), the units taught by each staff member, the scholarly activity undertaken in the preceding calendar year and any funding support provided by AIB towards that activity.

b) Evidence by way of meeting minutes that the report has been considered by the relevant AIB governing bodies which includes any action in response.

Condition 5

By 31 March of each year, AIB must provide to TEQSA:

a) a report on its student performance that:

i. details attrition, progression and completion rates and grade distributions at an aggregate level and by mode and course of study. Calculations must be based on the methodology set out within the TEQSA Risk Assessment Framework(Version 2.1).

ii. identifies actions undertaken by Academic Board in response to student performance and an analysis of the effectiveness of those actions.

b) evidence by way of meeting minutes that the report has been considered by the relevant AIB governing bodies which includes any action in response to the report.

The first report is due to TEQSA on 31 March 2018.

Condition 6

By 31 January in each year AIB must provide to TEQSA complete and un-redacted copies of its Governing Board and Academic Board minutes for all meetings conducted in the preceding calendar year.

Condition 7

AIB must provide TEQSA with a report every six months, with the first report due by 31 January 2018, which describes AIB's progress in implementing the actions arising from the:

a) independent external review of its online teaching and learning framework required by Condition 2

b) independent external review report on unit assessment and assessment moderation required by Condition 3, and

c) changes it has committed to in its response to TEQSA's draft summaries of findings relating to AIB's registration and course accreditations.