Extension of Accreditation 22 June 2020

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 22 June 2020, 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 Wentworth Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd:

• Bachelor of Business from 8 July 2021 to 8 July 2024
• Bachelor of Business (Professional Accounting) from 8 July 2021 to 8 July 2024
• Diploma of Business from 8 July 2021 to 8 July 2024

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in order to reduce the administrative burden of regulation for the provider in response to COVID-19 and its impact on the higher education sector. This decision is 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.