Renewal of registration and accreditation

Report on renewal of registration and accreditation of Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd

On 22 May 2024, TEQSA renewed:

• under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of the Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd as an Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years from the date of this decision.
• under section 56 of the TEQSA Act, the application by the Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation of the Bachelor of Information Technology for a period of 7 years from the date of this decision.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

TEQSA found that the Australian Institute of Business and Management Pty Ltd had demonstrated:

• sustained and effective efforts to improve student performance and attrition,
• strong support for student participation in its decision-making processes

Renewal of registration

Report on renewal of registration of Sydney College of Divinity Ltd

On 22 May 2024, TEQSA renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Sydney College of Divinity Ltd as a University College, for a period of seven years until 22 May 2031.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Sydney College of Divinity Ltd continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Registration

Report on registration of Adelaide University

On 22 May 2024, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Adelaide University for registration in the category of Australian University, for a period of seven years until 22 May 2031.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Adelaide University meets the Provider Registration Standards and applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study by Institute of Health and Management Pty Ltd

On 28 March 2024, a delegate of TEQSA rejected, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Institute of Health and Management Pty Ltd for accreditation of the following course:

• Master of Public Health

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was not satisfied that the course submitted by Institute of Health and Management Pty Ltd complies with the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

3. Standard 3.1.4 of Part A, in relation to course design
4. Standard 1.4.2 of Part A, in relation to learning outcomes and assessment
5. Paragraphs 3.2.3a and 3.2.3b of Part A in relation to staffing
6. Paragraph 5.1.3b of Part A in relation to course approval and accreditation

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of number higher education courses of study offered by Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 24 May 2024, 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 courses offered by Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd:

• Diploma in Business from 12 December 2024 to 31 December 2025
• Diploma in Information and Communications Technology from 12 December 2024 to 31 December 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.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of number higher education courses of study offered by Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd

On 24 May 2024, 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 courses offered by Western Sydney University International College Pty Ltd:

• Diploma in Business from 12 December 2024 to 31 December 2025
• Diploma in Information and Communications Technology from 12 December 2024 to 31 December 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 seven higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by The Australian Institute of Music Pty Ltd

On 23 May 2024, 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 The Australian Institute of Music Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2025:

• Bachelor of Music (Arts Management) (CRS1200550)
• Bachelor of Music (Audio) (CRS1200549)
• Bachelor of Music (Classical) (CRS1200546)
• Bachelor of Music (Composition and Music Production) (CRS1200548)
• Bachelor of Music (Contemporary) (CRS1200545)
• Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre) (CRS1200547)
• Bachelor of Entertainment Management (CRS1200544)

No new enrolments are permitted in the above course(s).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit The Australian Institute of Music Pty Ltd to teach out the above courses by 31 December 2025.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of seven higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by The Australian Institute of Music Pty Ltd

On 23 May 2024, 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 The Australian Institute of Music Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2025:

• Bachelor of Music (Arts Management) (CRS1200550)
• Bachelor of Music (Audio) (CRS1200549)
• Bachelor of Music (Classical) (CRS1200546)
• Bachelor of Music (Composition and Music Production) (CRS1200548)
• Bachelor of Music (Contemporary) (CRS1200545)
• Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre) (CRS1200547)
• Bachelor of Entertainment Management (CRS1200544)

No new enrolments are permitted in the above course(s).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit The Australian Institute of Music Pty Ltd to teach out the above courses by 31 December 2025.

Renewal of course accreditation in teach out mode

Report on renewal of accreditation of seven higher education courses of study in teach out mode offered by The Australian Institute of Music Pty Ltd

On 23 May 2024, 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 The Australian Institute of Music Pty Ltd, until 31 December 2025:

• Bachelor of Music (Arts Management) (CRS1200550)
• Bachelor of Music (Audio) (CRS1200549)
• Bachelor of Music (Classical) (CRS1200546)
• Bachelor of Music (Composition and Music Production) (CRS1200548)
• Bachelor of Music (Contemporary) (CRS1200545)
• Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre) (CRS1200547)
• Bachelor of Entertainment Management (CRS1200544)

No new enrolments are permitted in the above course(s).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it considers it appropriate to permit The Australian Institute of Music Pty Ltd to teach out the above courses by 31 December 2025.