• Revoke Conditions 13 November 2020

    Provider: Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd

    Course: Diploma of Accounting

    Revocation of accreditation conditions

    Report on revocation of conditions imposed on accreditation of four higher education courses of study offered by the Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd

    On 13 November 2020 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 1,2 and 3 imposed on the accreditation of the following courses offered by the Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd:

    • Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
    • Diploma of Accounting
    • Bachelor of Business (Management and Finance)
    • Diploma of Management

    Condition 1:

    By 1 July 2016, Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd Pty Ltd must provide TEQSA:

    1. comprehensive diagnostic analysis of the probable causes for observed rates and trends for student attrition, progression and minimum time completion rates and failure rates, for each of the four accredited higher education courses each year, for the period 2011 to 2014 inclusive. The analysis must include accurate data on student attrition, completion, progression and grade distribution and include analysis by:
      1. entry path (comparing students admitted under each entry pathway);
      2. credit awarded (comparing students admitted with no credit awarded with students admitted with credit for up to a third of the course and between a third and two thirds of the course);
      3. whether students are domestic or international students; and
      4. referral to and uptake of student support (including participation in formal study support programs).
    2. a copy of the minutes of the Academic Board meeting which record the Academic Board's response to the diagnostic analysis.

    Condition 2:

    By 25 November 2016, Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA evidence of the outcomes of a review of the following four courses of study:

    • Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
    • Diploma of Accounting
    • Bachelor of Business (Management and Finance)
    • Diploma of Management

    The review must include external representation and consider at a minimum:

    • course structure and coherency
    • alignment between unit assessment, unit learning outcomes, course learning outcomes and the requirements of the AQF
    • student performance data

    The information provided to TEQSA must include:

    1. a copy of the review reports
    2. a copy of the minutes of an Academic Board meeting which record the Academic Board's response to the reports
    3. evidence of the implementation plan and/or action taken by the Academic Board in response to the review report

    Condition 3

    By 25 November 2016, Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd Pty Ltd must provide to TEQSA, evidence that demonstrates it benchmarks the academic standards intended to be achieved by students and the standards actually achieved by students in the course(s) of study against similar accredited courses of study offered by other higher education providers. This evidence is to include details of the courses and institutions selected for comparison and examples of action taken as a result of analysis of the data.

    Main reasons for the decision

    TEQSA made this decision on the basis that Condition 1 is no longer necessary and that Conditions 2 and 3 have been met.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Vary/Revoke Conditions
    Decision ID
    ID2628
  • Registration and Accreditation 8 December 2020

    Provider: Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

    Registration

    Report on registration of Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

    TEQSA has agreed to orders made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) under which Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd (Apex) is registered in the provider category of Higher Education Provider pursuant to section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act) for a period until 30 November 2025.

    The AAT orders also provide for the accreditation of the Bachelor of Business course of study to be offered by Apex, pursuant to section 49 of the TEQSA Act, for a period until 30 November 2025.

    Background

    Apex applied to TEQSA for registration in the category of Higher Education Provider under Part 3 of the TEQSA Act.

    An assessment team considered Apex's application and provided a draft assessment report with details of the assessment of the application to TEQSA's Commission. TEQSA's Commission considered Apex's response to the draft report and made a decision to reject Apex's application for registration on 6 November 2019, on the basis that it was not satisfied that Apex met the Threshold Standards.

    Apex applied for review of TEQSA's decision in the AAT. In the course of the proceedings, Apex made submissions and provided further information and evidence about the matters raised in TEQSA's decision.

    It is well established that absent a specific legislative provision to the contrary, the AAT is generally required to make a decision on review based on the evidence available at the time of the AAT's decision on review, and that the AAT is not confined to the evidence available at the time of the primary decision. Accordingly, TEQSA accepted that the AAT was required to take account of the further material submitted to TEQSA after TEQSA had rejected Apex's application.

    Main reasons for the decision

    After reviewing the further material submitted by Apex, TEQSA was satisfied that Apex meets the Threshold Standards.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Registration
    Decision ID
    ID2686
  • Registration and accreditation 8 December 2020

    Provider: Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

    Course: Bachelor of Business

    Registration

    Report on registration of Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

    TEQSA has agreed to orders made by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) under which Apex Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd (Apex) is registered in the provider category of Higher Education Provider pursuant to section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act) for a period until 30 November 2025.

    The AAT orders also provide for the accreditation of the Bachelor of Business course of study to be offered by Apex, pursuant to section 49 of the TEQSA Act, for a period until 30 November 2025.

    Background

    Apex applied to TEQSA for registration in the category of Higher Education Provider under Part 3 of the TEQSA Act.

    An assessment team considered Apex's application and provided a draft assessment report with details of the assessment of the application to TEQSA's Commission. TEQSA's Commission considered Apex's response to the draft report and made a decision to reject Apex's application for registration on 6 November 2019, on the basis that it was not satisfied that Apex met the Threshold Standards.

    Apex applied for review of TEQSA's decision in the AAT. In the course of the proceedings, Apex made submissions and provided further information and evidence about the matters raised in TEQSA's decision.

    It is well established that absent a specific legislative provision to the contrary, the AAT is generally required to make a decision on review based on the evidence available at the time of the AAT's decision on review, and that the AAT is not confined to the evidence available at the time of the primary decision. Accordingly, TEQSA accepted that the AAT was required to take account of the further material submitted to TEQSA after TEQSA had rejected Apex's application.

    Main reasons for the decision

    After reviewing the further material submitted by Apex, TEQSA was satisfied that Apex meets the Threshold Standards.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Accreditation
    Decision ID
    ID2687
  • Self-Accrediting Authority 28 January 2016

    Provider: Alphacrucis University College Ltd

    Course: Bachelor of Ministry (formerly Bachelor of Contemporary Ministry)

    Self-accrediting authority

    Report on authority of Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

    On 28 January 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit its courses of study, at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow fields of Business and Management, Teacher Education, and Philosophy and Religious Studies.

    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 Ministry
    • Bachelor of Theology
    • Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
    • Bachelor of Business
    • Associate Degree in Ministry
    • Master of Theology

    Main reasons for the decision

    Alphacrucis College Limited has:

    • had no serious complaint made against any part of its higher education operations in the last five years, and no significant compliance problems in any assessment by any regulator
    • well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design and approval, review and improvement mechanisms which include rigorous external review
    • an active scholarly community and a demonstrated history of sustained scholarship and research outputs
    • a history of successful operation as a higher education provider including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity
    • a proven history of successful graduate outcomes and a range of strategies and resources to support students at all its locations, and
    • has or is seeking professional accreditation and/or recognition within all the fields of education in which it offers courses.

    Alphacrucis College Limited has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards for self-accrediting authority in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5-10 in the following narrow fields of study:

    • 0803 Business and Management
    • 0701 Education, and
    • 0917 Philosophy and Religious Studies.

    The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Self-accrediting authority
    Decision ID
    ID2688
  • Self-Accrediting Authority 28 January 2016

    Provider: Alphacrucis University College Ltd

    Course: Bachelor of Theology

    Self-accrediting authority

    Report on authority of Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

    On 28 January 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit its courses of study, at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow fields of Business and Management, Teacher Education, and Philosophy and Religious Studies.

    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 Ministry
    • Bachelor of Theology
    • Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
    • Bachelor of Business
    • Associate Degree in Ministry
    • Master of Theology

    Main reasons for the decision

    Alphacrucis College Limited has:

    • had no serious complaint made against any part of its higher education operations in the last five years, and no significant compliance problems in any assessment by any regulator
    • well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design and approval, review and improvement mechanisms which include rigorous external review
    • an active scholarly community and a demonstrated history of sustained scholarship and research outputs
    • a history of successful operation as a higher education provider including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity
    • a proven history of successful graduate outcomes and a range of strategies and resources to support students at all its locations, and
    • has or is seeking professional accreditation and/or recognition within all the fields of education in which it offers courses.

    Alphacrucis College Limited has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards for self-accrediting authority in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5-10 in the following narrow fields of study:

    • 0803 Business and Management
    • 0701 Education, and
    • 0917 Philosophy and Religious Studies.

    The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Self-accrediting authority
    Decision ID
    ID2689
  • Self-Accrediting Authority 28 January 2016

    Provider: Alphacrucis University College Ltd

    Course: Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry

    Self-accrediting authority

    Report on authority of Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

    On 28 January 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit its courses of study, at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow fields of Business and Management, Teacher Education, and Philosophy and Religious Studies.

    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 Ministry
    • Bachelor of Theology
    • Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
    • Bachelor of Business
    • Associate Degree in Ministry
    • Master of Theology

    Main reasons for the decision

    Alphacrucis College Limited has:

    • had no serious complaint made against any part of its higher education operations in the last five years, and no significant compliance problems in any assessment by any regulator
    • well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design and approval, review and improvement mechanisms which include rigorous external review
    • an active scholarly community and a demonstrated history of sustained scholarship and research outputs
    • a history of successful operation as a higher education provider including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity
    • a proven history of successful graduate outcomes and a range of strategies and resources to support students at all its locations, and
    • has or is seeking professional accreditation and/or recognition within all the fields of education in which it offers courses.

    Alphacrucis College Limited has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards for self-accrediting authority in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5-10 in the following narrow fields of study:

    • 0803 Business and Management
    • 0701 Education, and
    • 0917 Philosophy and Religious Studies.

    The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Self-accrediting authority
    Decision ID
    ID2690
  • Self-Accrediting Authority 28 January 2016

    Provider: Alphacrucis University College Ltd

    Course: Bachelor of Business

    Self-accrediting authority

    Report on authority of Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

    On 28 January 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit its courses of study, at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow fields of Business and Management, Teacher Education, and Philosophy and Religious Studies.

    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 Ministry
    • Bachelor of Theology
    • Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
    • Bachelor of Business
    • Associate Degree in Ministry
    • Master of Theology

    Main reasons for the decision

    Alphacrucis College Limited has:

    • had no serious complaint made against any part of its higher education operations in the last five years, and no significant compliance problems in any assessment by any regulator
    • well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design and approval, review and improvement mechanisms which include rigorous external review
    • an active scholarly community and a demonstrated history of sustained scholarship and research outputs
    • a history of successful operation as a higher education provider including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity
    • a proven history of successful graduate outcomes and a range of strategies and resources to support students at all its locations, and
    • has or is seeking professional accreditation and/or recognition within all the fields of education in which it offers courses.

    Alphacrucis College Limited has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards for self-accrediting authority in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5-10 in the following narrow fields of study:

    • 0803 Business and Management
    • 0701 Education, and
    • 0917 Philosophy and Religious Studies.

    The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Self-accrediting authority
    Decision ID
    ID2691
  • Self-Accrediting Authority 28 January 2016

    Provider: Alphacrucis University College Ltd

    Course: Associate Degree in Ministry

    Self-accrediting authority

    Report on authority of Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

    On 28 January 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit its courses of study, at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow fields of Business and Management, Teacher Education, and Philosophy and Religious Studies.

    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 Ministry
    • Bachelor of Theology
    • Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
    • Bachelor of Business
    • Associate Degree in Ministry
    • Master of Theology

    Main reasons for the decision

    Alphacrucis College Limited has:

    • had no serious complaint made against any part of its higher education operations in the last five years, and no significant compliance problems in any assessment by any regulator
    • well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design and approval, review and improvement mechanisms which include rigorous external review
    • an active scholarly community and a demonstrated history of sustained scholarship and research outputs
    • a history of successful operation as a higher education provider including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity
    • a proven history of successful graduate outcomes and a range of strategies and resources to support students at all its locations, and
    • has or is seeking professional accreditation and/or recognition within all the fields of education in which it offers courses.

    Alphacrucis College Limited has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards for self-accrediting authority in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5-10 in the following narrow fields of study:

    • 0803 Business and Management
    • 0701 Education, and
    • 0917 Philosophy and Religious Studies.

    The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Self-accrediting authority
    Decision ID
    ID2692
  • Self-Accrediting Authority 28 January 2016

    Provider: Alphacrucis University College Ltd

    Course: Master of Theology

    Self-accrediting authority

    Report on authority of Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

    On 28 January 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Alphacrucis College Limited to self-accredit its courses of study, at AQF level 5-10, in the narrow fields of Business and Management, Teacher Education, and Philosophy and Religious Studies.

    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 Ministry
    • Bachelor of Theology
    • Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry
    • Bachelor of Business
    • Associate Degree in Ministry
    • Master of Theology

    Main reasons for the decision

    Alphacrucis College Limited has:

    • had no serious complaint made against any part of its higher education operations in the last five years, and no significant compliance problems in any assessment by any regulator
    • well-structured and effective academic governance arrangements, and robust course design and approval, review and improvement mechanisms which include rigorous external review
    • an active scholarly community and a demonstrated history of sustained scholarship and research outputs
    • a history of successful operation as a higher education provider including systematic, mature internal processes to assure and maintain the quality of its courses, academic standards and academic integrity
    • a proven history of successful graduate outcomes and a range of strategies and resources to support students at all its locations, and
    • has or is seeking professional accreditation and/or recognition within all the fields of education in which it offers courses.

    Alphacrucis College Limited has demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards for self-accrediting authority in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5-10 in the following narrow fields of study:

    • 0803 Business and Management
    • 0701 Education, and
    • 0917 Philosophy and Religious Studies.

    The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.

    Decision
    Decision Type
    Self-accrediting authority
    Decision ID
    ID2693