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.

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.

Cancellation of Course Accreditation

Report on the cancellation of an accredited course of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 30 June 2021 a delegate of TEQSA cancelled, under section 99 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course currently accredited with the Technical and Further Education Commission:

• Bachelor of Aged Services

The National Register will indicate for this course:

Accreditation cancelled by TEQSA at provider's request, effective 30 June 2021.

Main reasons for the decision

The course accreditation was cancelled by mutual agreement between TEQSA and the Technical and Further Education Commission on the basis that the courses will not be delivered. The delegate is satisfied that no enrolments have been or will be accepted and that the provider has not recommenced delivery of the courses.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Excelsia College

On 9 June 2021, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Excelsia College in the category of Higher Education Provider, for a period of seven years until 9 June 2028.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Excelsia College continues to meet the Provider Registration and Course Accreditation Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA found that Excelsia College has demonstrated:

• a commitment to building and supporting its culture of scholarship
• plans for extensive benchmarking and external academic input
• plans for well-targeted support, appropriate to the varying needs of its students
• sound governance of its coursework offerings.

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Murdoch University

On 9 June 2021 TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Murdoch University in the category of Australian University, for a period of four years until 9 June 2025.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Murdoch University (Murdoch) continues to meet the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

TEQSA has renewed the registration for a shortened period to allow Murdoch to demonstrate to TEQSA the effective implementation of improvements it is making to its higher education operations and to allow Murdoch to advise TEQSA of the progress of these ongoing improvements during the period of registration.

TEQSA will offer Murdoch an opportunity to enter a voluntary undertaking to address the risk of future non-compliance and to provide a suitable framework to allow Murdoch to demonstrate ongoing improvements to its corporate and academic governance.

Revocation of accreditation condition

Report on the revocation of one condition imposed on the accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 30 June 2021 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 53 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 1 imposed on the accreditation of the following course offered by the Technical and Further Education Commission (refer public report of 19 November 2019):

• Associate Degree of Applied Engineering (Renewable Energy Technologies)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition is no longer necessary.