Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Academy of Information Technology Pty Ltd

On 21 July 2022, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following course offered by Academy of Information Technology Pty Ltd:

• Undergraduate Certificate in User Experience Design, from 11 March 2023 to 26 February 2025

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

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

On 26 July 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 1 October 2024:

• Diploma of Applied Fitness
• Associate Degree of Applied Fitness
• Bachelor of Applied Fitness.

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.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

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

On 26 July 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 1 October 2024:

• Diploma of Applied Fitness
• Associate Degree of Applied Fitness
• Bachelor of Applied Fitness.

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.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

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

On 26 July 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 1 October 2024:

• Diploma of Applied Fitness
• Associate Degree of Applied Fitness
• Bachelor of Applied Fitness.

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.

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by JMC Pty. Limited

On 28 June 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 JMC Pty. Limited, for a period of seven years until 28 June 2029:
  • Master of Creative Industries
  • Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries
  • Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries.
• revoked, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, the four conditions imposed on the accreditation of Master of Creative Industries and the three conditions imposed on the Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries.
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, one condition on the accreditation of the Master of Creative Industries, Graduate Diploma of Creative Industries, and Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries.

Condition 1: External referencing

• By 31 December 2022, JMC Pty. Limited must provide to TEQSA evidence that it has developed a policy framework for the external referencing of the success of student cohorts against comparable courses of study. This evidence must include a forward schedule of external referencing activities and details of comparable courses of study offered by national and international

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made the decision to revoke the conditions on the basis they had been met, or were no longer necessary.

TEQSA made the decision to impose one condition on the courses in light of risks that the courses submitted for renewal of accreditation by JMC Pty. Limited may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Standard 5.3.4 in relation to external referencing of the success of student cohorts against comparable courses of study.

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.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Kaplan Business School Pty Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 12 September 2022, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Kaplan Business School Pty Limited to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF qualification levels 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the following narrow fields of education:

• Business and Management (0803)
• Accounting (0801)
• Banking, Finance and Related Fields (0811)
• Tourism (0807)
• Sales and Marketing (0805)
• Other Management and Commerce (0899)

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.

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 9 October 2024:

• Associate Degree of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Finance)
• Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 29 March 2026:

• Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
• Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Analytics (Extension)

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 27 June 2026:

• Diploma of Commerce
• Graduate Certificate in Accounting
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• Master of Accounting
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Professional Accounting

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 22 November 2028:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• Diploma of Business

Main reasons for the decision

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

TEQSA found that KBS has demonstrated:

• a history of successful operation as an institute of higher education, including strong corporate and academic governance.
• well established and robust course design, approval and review processes.
• a strong commitment and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student' access to and participation in higher education in Australia
• a strong history of successful student graduate outcomes.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Kaplan Business School Pty Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 12 September 2022, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Kaplan Business School Pty Limited to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF qualification levels 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the following narrow fields of education:

• Business and Management (0803)
• Accounting (0801)
• Banking, Finance and Related Fields (0811)
• Tourism (0807)
• Sales and Marketing (0805)
• Other Management and Commerce (0899)

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.

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 9 October 2024:

• Associate Degree of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Finance)
• Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 29 March 2026:

• Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
• Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Analytics (Extension)

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 27 June 2026:

• Diploma of Commerce
• Graduate Certificate in Accounting
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• Master of Accounting
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Professional Accounting

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 22 November 2028:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• Diploma of Business

Main reasons for the decision

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

TEQSA found that KBS has demonstrated:

• a history of successful operation as an institute of higher education, including strong corporate and academic governance.
• well established and robust course design, approval and review processes.
• a strong commitment and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student' access to and participation in higher education in Australia
• a strong history of successful student graduate outcomes.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Kaplan Business School Pty Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 12 September 2022, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Kaplan Business School Pty Limited to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF qualification levels 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the following narrow fields of education:

• Business and Management (0803)
• Accounting (0801)
• Banking, Finance and Related Fields (0811)
• Tourism (0807)
• Sales and Marketing (0805)
• Other Management and Commerce (0899)

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.

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 9 October 2024:

• Associate Degree of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Finance)
• Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 29 March 2026:

• Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
• Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Analytics (Extension)

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 27 June 2026:

• Diploma of Commerce
• Graduate Certificate in Accounting
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• Master of Accounting
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Professional Accounting

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 22 November 2028:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• Diploma of Business

Main reasons for the decision

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

TEQSA found that KBS has demonstrated:

• a history of successful operation as an institute of higher education, including strong corporate and academic governance.
• well established and robust course design, approval and review processes.
• a strong commitment and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student' access to and participation in higher education in Australia
• a strong history of successful student graduate outcomes.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Kaplan Business School Pty Limited to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 12 September 2022, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Kaplan Business School Pty Limited to self-accredit its courses of study at AQF qualification levels 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the following narrow fields of education:

• Business and Management (0803)
• Accounting (0801)
• Banking, Finance and Related Fields (0811)
• Tourism (0807)
• Sales and Marketing (0805)
• Other Management and Commerce (0899)

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.

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 9 October 2024:

• Associate Degree of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Finance)
• Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 29 March 2026:

• Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
• Graduate Diploma of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Analytics
• Master of Business Analytics (Extension)

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 27 June 2026:

• Diploma of Commerce
• Graduate Certificate in Accounting
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• Master of Accounting
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Professional Accounting

The periods of accreditation approved by TEQSA for the following courses expire on 22 November 2028:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• Diploma of Business

Main reasons for the decision

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

TEQSA found that KBS has demonstrated:

• a history of successful operation as an institute of higher education, including strong corporate and academic governance.
• well established and robust course design, approval and review processes.
• a strong commitment and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student' access to and participation in higher education in Australia
• a strong history of successful student graduate outcomes.