Re-accreditation 12 December 2013

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study offered by Marcus Oldham College

TEQSA has determined, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Marcus Oldham College for a period of seven years until 12 December 2020:

• Diploma of Equine Management
• Associate Degree of Farm Business Management
• Bachelor of Business (Agriculture)

Background to Decision

Marcus Oldham College submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of three courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the course of study to apply to TEQSA for accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the three higher education courses of study submitted by name of provider for accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation and Qualification Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.