Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Whitehouse Institute Pty Ltd

On 17 July 2023, 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 Whitehouse Institute Pty Ltd, until 20 February 2024:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Design

Main reasons for the decision

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

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 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 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 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 Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 30 March 2017, TEQSA authorized, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Navitas Professional Institute Pty Ltd to self-accredit courses of study, at AQF levels 5; 9, in the following fields of education:

• 0903 Studies in Human Society
• 0905 Human Welfare Studies and Services
• 0907 Behavioural Science
• 0911 Justice and Law Enforcement
• 0999 Other Society and Culture

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 Social Work (Qualifying)
• Master of Social Work
• Bachelor of Counselling (Coaching) (formerly Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Coaching))
• Bachelor of Counselling (formerly Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling))
• Associate Degree of Applied Social Science

Main reasons for the decision

Navitas Professional Institute Pty Limited demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study at AQF levels 5 - 9 in the fields of education identified above.

The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.