Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of The National Institute of Dramatic Arts to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 24 June 2015, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), The National Institute of Dramatic Arts to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF levels 7 to 9 (to Masters degrees (coursework)), in the following fields of study:

• 100103 Drama and Theatre Studies
• 100105 Dance
• 100199 Performing Arts, n.e.c.
• 109999 Creative Arts, n.e.c.

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

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Costume)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design for Performance)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Properties and Objects)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Staging)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Theatre and Stage Management)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the application for self-accrediting authority of nominated courses of study submitted by The National Institute of Dramatic Arts meets the Criteria for Seeking Authority for Self-Accreditation of Courses of Study of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Self-Accrediting Authority

Report on Excelsia College

TEQSA has, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), authorised Excelsia College to self-accredit courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF, in the following broad and narrow fields of education.

• Education (ASCED 07)
• Society and Culture (ASCED 09)
• Performing Arts (ASCED 1001)

Main Reasons for Decision

Excelsia College demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF in the above broad and narrow fields of education. The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

Self-Accrediting Authority

Report on Excelsia College

TEQSA has, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), authorised Excelsia College to self-accredit courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF, in the following broad and narrow fields of education.

• Education (ASCED 07)
• Society and Culture (ASCED 09)
• Performing Arts (ASCED 1001)

Main Reasons for Decision

Excelsia College demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF in the above broad and narrow fields of education. The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Top Education Group Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 9 May 2018, TEQSA authorized, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Top Education Group Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study, in the Broad Field of Education 08 Management and Commerce at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levels 5 - 9.

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

• Master of Professional Accounting Services (formerly known as Master of Professional Accounting and Business)
• Master of Professional Accounting

TEQSA accreditation expired on 30 June 021.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the application for self-accrediting authority of nominated courses of study submitted by Top Education Group Ltd meets the Criteria for Seeking Authority for Self-Accreditation of Courses of Study of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Top Education Group Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 9 May 2018, TEQSA authorized, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Top Education Group Ltd to self-accredit its courses of study, in the Broad Field of Education 08 Management and Commerce at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levels 5 - 9.

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

• Master of Professional Accounting Services (formerly known as Master of Professional Accounting and Business)
• Master of Professional Accounting

TEQSA accreditation expired on 30 June 021.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the application for self-accrediting authority of nominated courses of study submitted by Top Education Group Ltd meets the Criteria for Seeking Authority for Self-Accreditation of Courses of Study of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of 3 higher education courses of study offered by Tabor College Incorporated

On 23 August 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 offered by Tabor College Incorporated, for a period of seven years until 23 August 2029:

• Master of Divinity
• Graduate Diploma in Divinity
• Graduate Certificate in Divinity

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Tabor College Incorporated for renewal of accreditation continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by the Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 05 September 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 the Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 05 September 2029:

• Master of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security)
• Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security)
• Master of Business Information Systems (Data Analytics)
• Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Data Analytics)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by the Australian 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 four higher education courses of study offered by the Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 05 September 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 the Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 05 September 2029:

• Master of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security)
• Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security)
• Master of Business Information Systems (Data Analytics)
• Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Data Analytics)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by the Australian 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 four higher education courses of study offered by the Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 05 September 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 the Australian Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd, for a period of seven years until 05 September 2029:

• Master of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security)
• Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security)
• Master of Business Information Systems (Data Analytics)
• Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Data Analytics)

Main reasons for the decision

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