Australian Catholic University (ACU National)
CRICOS Provider Code: 00004G
http://www.acu.edu.au/
Applies to Academies Australasia's vocational colleges - ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E).
ACU National will grant credit according to the following schedules:
| Towards ACU's Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce |
ACU National
Credit Points |
| Advanced Diploma of Accounting (FNS60204) |
120 credit points |
| Diploma of Accounting (FNS50204) |
80 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Management (BSB60407) |
120 credit points |
| Diploma of Management (BSB51107) |
80 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Marketing (BSB60507) |
120 credit points |
| Diploma of Marketing (BSB51207) |
80 credit points |
| Towards ACU National's Bachelor of Business Information Systems
Qualification |
ACU National
Credit Points |
| Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) (ICA60205) |
80 credit points |
AMI Education
CRICOS Provider Code: 02439G
http://www.ami.vic.edu.au/
Applies to Academies Australasia's vocational colleges - ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E).
AMI Education will grant credit according to the following schedules:
|
Towards AMI's Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management |
AMI Education
Units |
| Advanced Diploma of Tourism |
12 units |
| Diploma of Tourism |
8 units |

CRICOS Provider Code: 03048D
Asia Pacific International College
http://www.apicollege.edu.au
Students who successfully complete any Advanced Diploma qualification issued by Academies Australasia Institute, Australian College of Technology, Clarendon Business College and Supreme Business College are eligible for direct entry into their Master in Business and Project Management and the MBA in Project and Programme Management, both Master Degree courses offered by Asia Pacific International College.
Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School
CRICOS Provider Code: 00911E
http://www.bluemountains.edu.au/
Applies to Academies Australasia's vocational colleges - ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E).
BMIHMS will grant credit according to the following schedules:
|
Towards BMIHMS Bachelor of Business (International Hotel & Resort Management) |
BMIHMS Units |
| Certificate IV in Business |
Up to 4 units |
| Diploma of Management |
Up to 8 units |
| Advanced Diploma of Management |
Up to 12 units |
| Diploma of Tourism |
Up to 8 units |
| Advanced Diploma of Tourism |
Up to 12 units |
|
Towards BMIHMS Bachelor of Business (International Event Management) |
BMIHMS Units |
| Diploma of Management |
Up to 8 units |
| Advanced Diploma of Management |
Up to 12 units |
| Diploma of Tourism |
Up to 8 units |
| Advanced Diploma of Tourism |
Up to 12 units |
* 24 units are required to satisfy course completion requirements for BMIHM's Bachelor of Business (International Hotel & Resort Management). The above units therefore represent 33% (8 units.) and 50% (12 units) of the normal Bachelor degree programme.
ACA Singapore
BMIHMS will grant credit according to the following schedules:
|
Towards BMIHMS Bachelor of Business (International Hotel & Resort Management) |
BMIHMS Units |
| Diploma of Tourism & Hospitality Management |
Up to 8 units |
| Advanced Diploma of Tourism & Hospitality Management |
Up to 12 units |
CRICOS Provider Code: 01315F
Central Queensland University
http://www.cqu.edu.au
Applies to Academies Australasia's vocational colleges - ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E).
Students who have completed the EAP and IELTS Preparation course at an entry level of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, with a duration of 20 weeks and a grade of 70% or higher, meets the language requirement for entry into CQUniversity Bachelor and Master Degree Programs.
Successful completion of the EAP and IELTS Preparation at an entry level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, with a duration of 10 weeks and a grade of 70% or higher, meets the language requirement for entry into CQUniversity Bachelor and Master Degree Programs.
CQU will grant credit according to the following schedules: CQU will grant credit according to the following schedules:
|
Towards CQU's Bachelor of Accounting |
CQU Credit Points |
| Diploma of Accounting |
Up to 48 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Accounting |
Up to 48 credit points |
| Diploma of Management |
Up to 42 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Management |
Up to 48 credit points |
| Diploma of Marketing |
Up to 42 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Marketing |
Up to 42 credit points |
| Diploma of Business Administration |
Up to 42 credit points |
| |
|
|
Towards CDU's Bachelor of Business |
CDU Credit Points |
| Diploma of Accounting |
Up to 48 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Accounting |
Up to 60 credit points |
| Diploma of Management |
Up to 48 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Management |
Up to 48 credit points |
| Diploma of Marketing |
Up to 48 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Marketing |
Up to 48 credit points |
| Diploma of Business Administration |
Up to 48 credit points |
| |
|
|
Towards CDU's Bachelor of Financial Planning
|
CDU Credit Points |
| Diploma of Accounting |
Up to 24 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Accounting |
Up to 24 credit points |
| Diploma of Managment |
Up to 18 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Management |
Up to 24 credit points |
| Diploma of Marketing |
Up to 18 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Marketing |
Up to 18 credit points |
| Diploma of Business Administration |
Up to 18 credit points |
|
Towards CDU's Bachelor of Information Systems
|
CDU Credit Points |
| Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) |
Up to 54 credit points |
| |
|
|
Towards CDU's Bachelor of Information Technology
|
CDU Credit Points |
| Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) |
Up to 60 credit points |
-
144 credit points are required to satisfy course completion requirements for CQU’s Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Financial Planning, Bachelor of Information Systems and Bachelor of Information Technology. The above credit levels therefore represent 40% (60c.pts.), 37% (54c.pts.), 33% (48c.pts)..etc of the normal Bachelor degree programmes.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00005F
Charles Sturt University
http://www.csu.edu.au/
Applies to Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D).
For Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) - ICA60205 based awards from Australian College of Technology, Charles Sturt University will grant credit according to the schedules below.
| CSU subject credited
Subject code and name |
CSU Credit |
| ITC 242 Intro to Data Communications |
8 |
| ITC233 Network Engineering 1 |
8 |
| ITC333 Server Administration and Maintenance |
8 |
| ITC06C 6 Unspecified IT Electives |
48 |
| Total credit points: |
72 |
Applies to Academies Australasia's vocational colleges - ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J), Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E) and Academies Australasia College (in Singapore).
NOTES:
- Charles Sturt University has a history of granting generous credit to holders of awards from Academies Australasia's vocational colleges.
- The Charles Sturt University BIT and MIT qualifications below are accredited with the Australian Computer Society as meeting the academic requirements for full professional membership (the highest category). The Charles Sturt Graduate Diploma in IT is accredited with the Australian Computer Society as meeting the academic requirements for associate membership (second highest category). ACS accreditation can count very favourably in assessment for immigration and permanent residency.
Award and College of the Academies Australasia Group the award is from |
CSU Exemptions
To receive exemptions for these units the applicant must have achieved the award stated in the left hand column and must meet all the eligibility requirements for acceptance into: |
|
CSU Bachelor of Business
(Accounting, Banking, Finance, Human Resource Management & Marketing) |
CSU Bachelor of Business Studies |
Certificate IV in Financial Services
(ACT, AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC)
|
- ACC100 Accounting 1: Information for Business
- One (1) Level One electives
|
- ACC100 Accounting 1: Information for Business
- One (1) Level One elective
|
Diploma of Accounting (ACT, AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- ACC100 Accounting 1: Information for Business
- ACC200 Accounting Systems
- Four (4) Level One BUS11C electives
|
- ACC100 Accounting 1: Information for Business
- ACC200 Accounting Systems
- Four (4) Level One BUS11C electives
|
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
(ACT, AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- ACC100 Accounting 1: Information for Business
- ACC110 Accounting 2: Management Decisions
- ACC200 Accounting Systems
- Three (3) Level 1 Electives
- BUS11C Four (4) Level 1 Business Electives
- BUS21C Two (2) Level 2 Business Electives
|
- ACC100 Accounting 1: Information for Business
- ACC110 Accounting 2: Management Decisions
- ACC200 Accounting Systems
- Three (3) Level 1 electives
- BUS11C Four (4) Level 1 Business Electives
- BUS21C Two (2) Level 2 Business Electives
|
Certificate IV in Business Administration
(ACT, AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- BUS01C - Four Level 1 electives
|
|
Diploma of Business Administration
(ACT, AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- BUS01C - Four Level 1 electives
- One Level 2 electives
|
- Four Level 1 electives
- One Level 2 electives
|
Certificate IV in Business (ACT, AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
|
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
|
Diploma of Management
(ACT, AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- MGT100 Organisations and Management
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
- One (1) Level 2 electives
|
- MGT100 Organisations and Management
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
- One (1) Level 2 electives
|
Advanced Diploma of Management
(ACT, AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- MGT100 Organisations and Management
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
- Two (2) Level 2 electives
|
- MGT100 Organisations and Management
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
- Two (2) Level 2 electives
|
Certificate IV in Marketing (ACT, AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- MKT110 Marketing Society
- Three (3) Level 1 electives
|
- MKT110 Marketing Society
- Three (3) Level 1 electives
|
Diploma of Marketing
(ACT, AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- MKT110 Marketing Society
- MKT230 Market Research
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
|
- MKT110 Marketing Society
- MKT230 Market Research
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
|
Advanced Diploma of Marketing
(ACT, AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- MKT110 Marketing Society
- MKT230 Market Research
- MKT260 International Marketing
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
|
- MKT110 Marketing Society
- MKT230 Market Research
- MKT260 International Marketing
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
- One (1) Level 2 electives *also applies to B.Bus (Marketing)
|
Certificate IV in Tourism (AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- Two (2) Level 1 electives
|
- Two (2) Level 1 electives
|
Diploma of Tourism
(AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
|
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
|
Advanced Diploma of Tourism (AAI, CBC, SBC, AAC) |
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
- One (1) Level 2 electives
|
- Four (4) Level 1 electives
- Two (2) Level 2 electives *also applies to B.Bus (Accounting & Finance)
|
Note that at Charles Sturt University, the degree of Bachelor of Business and the degree of Bachelor of Business Studies both require completion of 24 subjects. This means the credits listed above range from 8% to 41% of the standard degree program.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00300K
Charles Darwin University
http://www.cdu.edu.au
Applies to Academies Australasia's vocational colleges - ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E).
CDU will grant credit according to the following schedules: CDU will grant credit according to the following schedules:
|
Towards CDU's Bachelor of Commerce Qualification |
CDU Credit Points |
| Advanced Diploma of Accounting |
Up to 160 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Management |
Up to 160 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Marketing |
Up to 160 credit points |
| Advanced Diploma of Tourism |
Up to 160 credit points |
| Diploma of Accounting |
Up to 80 credit points |
| Diploma of Business Administration |
Up to 80 credit points |
| Diploma of Marketing |
Up to 80 credit points |
| Diploma of Tourism |
Up to 80 credit points |
| Certificate IV in Small Business Management |
Up to 40 credit points |
| Certificate IV in Marketing |
Up to 40 credit points |
| Certificate IV in Financial Services |
Up to 40 credit points |
| Certificate IV in Tourism |
Up to 40 credit points |
-
240 credit points are required to satisfy course completion requirements for CDU’s Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology. The above credit levels therefore represent either 33% (80c.pts.), or 66% (160c.pts.) of the normal Bachelor degree programmes.
-
To be eligible for admission to CDU with advanced standing, students must successfully complete the relevant course and must satisfy the university’s language entry requirements. The minimum English language requirements are IELTS 6 with no band less than 5.5 for undergraduate programmes, or a minimum of two years of academic study at a College in the Academies Australasia Group of Colleges where English is the language of instruction and assessment throughout the course.

CRICOS Provider Code 02637B (Sydney Campus)
Curtin University of Technology
http://www.sydney.curtin.edu.au
http://www.cbs.curtin.edu.au
The following Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be granted towards the Curtin University of Technology Bachelor of Commerce degree programmes.
Successful completion of the courses as indicated below will meet
- the University Entrance Requirements, and
- the University English Requirement.
Note that:
- recognition of prior learning (RPL) of 100 credits equates to one full semester or four units of study.
- some Advanced Diplomas offered by colleges in the Academies Australasia group receive one full year of RPL.
ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA – Supreme Business College
Diploma in Business Administration
| Index No |
Curtin Units |
Credits |
| 10830 |
Information Systems 100 |
25 |
| 10848 |
Management 100 |
25 |
| |
4 Electives |
100 |
| |
Total RPL |
150 |
ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA – Academies Australasia Institute
Diploma of Accounting plus Certificate IV Financial Services
| Index No |
Curtin Units |
Credits |
| 10987 |
Accounting 100 |
25 |
| 10830 |
Information Systems 100 |
25 |
| 10848 |
Management 100 |
25 |
| 10850 |
Marketing 100 |
25 |
| 11013 |
Accounting Managerial 101 |
25 |
| |
1 Elective |
25 |
| |
Total RPL |
150 |
ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA – Academies Australasia Institute
Advanced Diploma of Accounting plus Diploma of Accounting plus Certificate IV Financial Services
| Index No |
Curtin Units |
Credits |
| 10987 |
Accounting 100 |
25 |
| 10830 |
Information Systems 100 |
25 |
| 10848 |
Management 100 |
25 |
| 10850 |
Marketing 100 |
25 |
| 11013 |
Accounting Managerial 101 |
25 |
| |
3 Electives |
75 |
| |
Total RPL |
200 |
ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA – Academies Australasia Institute
Diploma of Business Management
| Index No |
Curtin Units |
Credits |
| 10987 |
Accounting 100 |
25 |
| 1234 |
Economics 100 |
25 |
| 11011 |
Legal Framework 100 |
25 |
| 10848 |
Management 100 |
25 |
| 11001 |
Economics (Macro) 101 |
25 |
| |
1 Elective |
25 |
| |
Total RPL |
150 |
ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA – Academies Australasia Institute
Advanced Diploma of Business Management plus Diploma of Business Management
| Index No |
Curtin Units |
Credits |
| 10987 |
Accounting 100 |
25 |
| 1234 |
Economics 100 |
25 |
| 10830 |
Information Systems 100 |
25 |
| 11011 |
Legal Framework 100 |
25 |
| 10848 |
Management 100 |
25 |
| 10850 |
Marketing 100 |
25 |
| 11001 |
Economics (Macro) 101 |
25 |
| |
1 Elective |
25 |
| |
Total RPL |
200 |
ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA – Australian College of Technology
Diploma of Business (Marketing)
| Index No |
Curtin Units |
Credits |
| 10987 |
Accounting 100 |
25 |
| 1234 |
Economics 100 |
25 |
| 10830 |
Information Systems 100 |
25 |
| 11011 |
Legal Framework 100 |
25 |
| 10850 |
Marketing 100 |
25 |
| 10808 |
Business Communication 101 |
25 |
| |
Total RPL |
150 |
ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA – Academies Australasia Institute
Advanced Diploma of Business (Marketing) plus Diploma of Business (Marketing)
| Index No |
Curtin Units |
Credits |
| 10987 |
Accounting 100 |
25 |
| 1234 |
Economics 100 |
25 |
| 10830 |
Information Systems 100 |
25 |
| 11011 |
Legal Framework 100 |
25 |
| 10848 |
Management 100 |
25 |
| 10850 |
Marketing 100 |
25 |
| 10808 |
Business Communication 101 |
25 |
| 11016 |
Marketing Communications 211 |
25 |
| |
Total RPL |
200 |
ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA – Clarendon Business College
Diploma of Tourism (Operations Management) plus Certificate 1V in Tourism
| Index No |
Curtin Units |
Credits |
| 10987 |
Accounting 100 |
25 |
| 10830 |
Information Systems 100 |
25 |
| 11011 |
Legal Framework 100 |
25 |
| 10848 |
Management 100 |
25 |
| 10808 |
Business Communication 101 |
25 |
| |
1 Elective |
25 |
| |
Total RPL |
150 |
ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA – Clarendon Business College
Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management plus Diploma of Tourism (Operations Management)
| Index No |
Curtin Units |
Credits |
| 10987 |
Accounting 100 |
25 |
| 10830 |
Information Systems 100 |
25 |
| 11011 |
Legal Framework 100 |
25 |
| 10848 |
Management 100 |
25 |
| 10850 |
Marketing 100 |
25 |
| 10808 |
Business Communication 101 |
25 |
| 12598 |
Tourism Management 102 |
25 |
| |
1 Elective |
25 |
| |
Total RPL |
200 |
ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA – Australian College of Technology
Diploma of Information Technology (Business Analysis)
| Index No |
Curtin Units |
Credits |
| 10830 |
Information Systems 100 |
25 |
| 13605 |
Project Management 250 |
25 |
| 305479 |
Technological Infrastructure 200 |
25 |
| 305480 |
Technological Infrastructure 250 |
25 |
| 305481 |
Technological Infrastructure 300 |
25 |
| |
1 Elective |
25 |
| |
Total RPL |
150 |
ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA – Australian College of Technology
Diploma of Information Technology (Network Engineering)
| Index No |
Curtin Units |
Credits |
| 10830 |
Information Systems 100 |
25 |
| 13605 |
Project Management 250 |
25 |
| 305479 |
Technological Infrastructure 200 |
25 |
| 305480 |
Technological Infrastructure 250 |
25 |
| 305458 |
Development 150 |
25 |
| |
1 Elective |
25 |
| |
Total RPL |
150 |
Curtin Sydney offers Bachelor of Commerce degrees with majors in:
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Management and Marketing (double major)
Curtin in Western Australia also offers majors in:
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Internet Security Management
- Economics
- Financial Planning
- Human Resources
- Logistics
Detailed information about all courses and majors can be found on Curtin's webpages.

CRICOS Provider Code: 02218K
La Trobe University
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/
Applies to Academies Australasia's vocational colleges - ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E).
Entry into La Trobe University Degree programmes
Students who successfully complete any of the Diploma or Advanced Diploma courses offered by any of the above Colleges of the Academies Australasia Group will be eligible for admission to La Trobe University’s Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of International Business. Note that entry into the Bachelor of Business in Accounting also requires an overall average (including failed units) of 60% in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma .
English Language Waiver
International students who complete a Diploma or Advanced Diploma at any of the above Colleges of the Academies Australasia Group will be deemed to meet the English language requirements for entry into a La Trobe degree.
Advanced Standing
Students accepted into a degree program on the basis of a completed Diploma or Advanced Diploma from any of the above Colleges of the Academies Australasia Group will be eligible for credit.
A student completing a Diploma will be granted 4 units credit (equivalent to 1 semester). Generally, a student completing an Advanced Diploma will be granted 8 units credit (equivalent to 2 semesters) but this depends on the structure of the particular Advanced Diploma and the structure of the degree the student has selected. (The structure of the Accounting degree does not leave room for many electives and so 8 units credit cannot usually be given.)
The credit granted for each Academies Australasia course to each La Trobe University degree is summarised below.
| Towards La Trobe University's
Bachelor of International Business and Bachelor of Business
(Bachelor of Business majors in Accounting, Marketing, Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management) |
La Trobe University Credit |
| A Diploma in an appropriate discipline from any of the above colleges |
Up to 4 units advanced standing, ie. 60 credit points, on a case-by-case basis |
| An Advanced Diploma in an appropriate discipline from any of the above colleges |
Up to 8 units advanced standing, ie. 120 credit points, on a case-by-case basis |
| LTU Degree |
ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA COLLEGE COURSE |
| Diploma of Accounting |
Advanced Diploma of Accounting |
| Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of International Business |
ACC11AMD Accounting for Mgt Decisions |
ACC11AMD Accounting for Mgt Decisions |
| ACC11IFA Intro Financial Accounting |
ACC11IFA Intro Financial Accounting |
| MGT11FOM Foundations of Management |
MGT11FOM Foundations of Management |
| 1 x 2nd year elective |
4 x 2nd year electives |
| (4 units) |
(7 units) |
| Bachelor of Business in Accounting |
ACC11AMD Accounting for Mgt Decisions |
ACC11AMD Accounting for Mgt Decisions |
| ACC11IFA Intro Financial Accounting |
ACC11IFA Intro Financial Accounting |
| MGT11FOM Foundations of Management |
MGT11FOM Foundations of Management |
| 1 x 2nd year elective |
3 x 2nd year electives |
| (4 units) |
(6 units) |
| Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of International Business |
Diploma of Business Management |
Advanced Diploma of Business Mgt |
| ACC11AMD Accounting for Mgt Decisions |
ACC11AMD Accounting for Mgt Decisions |
| MGT11FOM Foundations of Management |
MGT11FOM Foundations of Management |
| MGT21HRM Human Res Management |
MGT21HRM Human Res Management |
| 1 x 1st year elective |
MKT21MPP Marketing Principles & Prac |
| (4 units) |
MGT31SMG Strategic Management |
| |
1 x 1st year elective |
| |
2 x 2nd year electives |
| |
(8 units) |
| Bachelor of Business in Accounting |
ACC11AMD Accounting for Mgt Decisions |
ACC11AMD Accounting for Mgt Decisions |
| MGT11FOM Foundations of Management |
MGT11FOM Foundations of Management |
| MGT21HRM Human Res Management |
MGT21HRM Human Res Management |
| 1 x 2nd year elective |
MKT21MPP Marketing Principles & Prac |
| (4 units) |
MGT31SMG Strategic Management |
| |
1 x 2nd year elective |
| |
(6 units) |

CRICOS Provider Code: 00002J
Macquarie University
http://www.mq.edu.au/
Applies to Academies Australasia’s vocational colleges – ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E).
Completion of any Australian Quality Framework (AQF) Diploma or Advanced Diploma at any of the above colleges makes you eligible for the following general credit towards a Macquarie University undergraduate degree:
| |
Including total of Credit Points at 100-Level "first year" |
Including total of Credit Points at 200-Level "second year" |
Total of Credit Points overall |
| Diploma |
16 |
8 |
24* |
| Advanced Diploma |
24 |
12 |
36* |
* Most single undergraduate degrees at Macquarie University require a minimum overall total of 68 points to qualify.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00125J
Murdoch University
http://www.murdoch.edu.au/international
Applies to Academies Australasia's vocational colleges - ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E).
Students who have successfully completed AQF Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas at Academies Australasia's vocational colleges - ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E) - will be eligible for up to 24 points of advanced standing towards specific courses at Murdoch University.
Exemptions from core units and specified electives will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Undergraduate degrees at Murdoch University typically require completion of units totalling 72 points.
| Award from a College of the Academies Australasia Group |
Murdoch University Credit |
AQF Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas
at Academies Australasia's vocational colleges
|
Up to 24 points of advanced standing towards specific courses.
(Undergraduate degrees at Murdoch University typically require completion of units totalling 72 points.)
|
CRICOS Provider Code: 00591E
TAFE NSW
http://www.tafensw.edu.au/international
Applies to Academies Australasia’s English college – ie. Academy of English (Provider 02399M).
TAFE NSW International Students Centre (ISC) will accept successful completion of the "EAP/IELTS Preparation" course at Academy of English for admission of international students into TAFE NSW for courses where an overall score of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent is required.
International graduates of Academy of English will need to provide the ISC with final reports/transcripts of the "EAP/IELTS Preparation" course before they enrol in a TAFE course.
The ISC will issue full offers for TAFE NSW courses to students who have met both the English language requirement at Academy of English as stated above and any other entry requirement for their TAFE NSW course.
| Towards TAFE NSW Courses |
TAFE NSW Credit |
| Academy of English "EAP/IELTS Preparation" |
Accepted for entry for all courses requiring IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
CRICOS Provider Code: 00212K
http://www.canberra.edu.au/
Applies to Academies Australasia's English College - ie. Academy of English (Provider 02399M):
The University of Canberra will grant the following credit towards the Master of Arts in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching at the University of Canberra to students who have successfully completed the AOE TESOL Program.
Towards the University of Canberra's
Master of Arts in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching |
Max. No. of
Exemptions Available |
Exemptions |
Academy of English TESOL Program |
2 |
- one methodology unit
- one teaching experience unit
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Notes:
- There are 16 units in this Masters program, so this is a credit of 12.5%.
- Applicants must meet all the entry requirements for this University of Canberra course as specified in the University of Canberra handbook (and on the internet – eg at http://www.canberra.edu.au/courses-units/m-coursework/matesol).
|
CRICOS Provider Code: 00025B
The University of Queensland
http://www.uq.edu.au/
The University of Queensland (a member of the very prestigious Group of Eight) offers entry to holders of Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas issued from the vocational colleges within the Academies Australasia Group of Colleges.
Entry to undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Business, Economics & Law at the University of Queensland applies:
specifically (see below) for:
- Advanced Diploma of Accounting
- Diploma of Accounting
- Diploma of Business Administration
- Advanced Diploma of Business Management
- Diploma of Business Management
- Advanced Diploma of Business (Marketing)
- Diploma of Business (Marketing;
- Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management
- Diploma of Tourism (Operations Management)
generally (ie on a case by case basis) for:
- Other Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
2007/2008/2009 Entry Requirements
Holders of Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas from the vocational colleges within the Academies Australasia Group of Colleges will be required to satisfy UQ's standard entry requirements prior to enrolment at UQ.
Academic Requirements
Students from the vocational colleges within the Academies Australasia Group of Colleges undertaking an Advanced Diploma must achieve an average passing grade (50% overall) within this qualification and must satisfy English language and mathematics requirements to be eligible for admission into the following UQ undergraduate programmes:
- Bachelor of Business Management
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Business.
This may be revised at a later date.
Students from the vocational colleges within the Academies Australasia Group of Colleges undertaking their Diploma must achieve an average grade of 80% overall within this qualification and must meet the specified English and mathematics requirements to be eligible for admission into the following UQ undergraduate programmes:
- Bachelor of Business Management
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Economics.
Students must have an average grade of 60% overall and meet the specified English and mathematics requirements to be eligible for admission into:
- Bachelor of Business and
- Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management.
English Language Requirements
Successful students from the vocational colleges within Academies Australasia Group of Colleges seeking entry to The University of Queensland currently require any one of:
- an overall IELTS of 6.5 (with 6 in Writing)
- a paper based TOEFL 570 (with 5 in Writing)
- a computer based TOEFL 237 (with 4.5 in Essay Rating)
- a TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) 90 overall (with 21 in Writing).
Additional information regarding the University of Queensland’s English Proficiency requirements can be found at http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/?page=25467&pid=25075
Students from the vocational colleges within Academies Australasia Group of Colleges who satisfy the University's English language entry requirements may still be required by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) to meet additional student visa requirements for English proficiency. Applicants will be required to submit a satisfactory IELTS test prior to processing of a student visa application, as DIAC will not accept TOEFL scores from Chinese applicants.
Mathematics Requirements
- St Lucia Campus: advanced mathematics from prior high school studies incorporating calculus (equivalent to Queensland Mathematics B or C);
- Ipswich Campus (and Gatton): successful completion of mathematics equivalent to Queensland Mathematics A (ie a satisfactory mathematics background must be displayed).
Course Locations
Undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Business, Economics & Law are available at the three campuses as follows:
St Lucia Campus (Brisbane)
- Bachelor of Business Management (Business Economics; eBusiness; Human Resources; International Business; Marketing; Real Estate & Development; Physical Activity)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting; Business Information Systems; Finance)
- Bachelor of Economics (Business and Industry; International Trade & Finance; Quantitative Methods)
- Bachelor of International Hotel and Tourism Management (Event Management; Hotel Management; Tourism Management)
Ipswich Campus (45 minutes from St Lucia campus)
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting; Advertising; Event Management; Hopitality Management; Online Business; Sport & Leisure Management; Travel & Tourism Management)
Gatton Campus (75 minutes from St Lucia campus)
- Bachelor of Business (Sustainable Enterprise Management; Food Industry Management)
CRICOS Provider Code: 02225M
University of Southern Queensland
http://www.usq.edu.au/
Applies to Academies Australasia’s vocational colleges – ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E).
The University of Southern Queensland will grant generous exemptions (up to 12 units of the 24 unit degree). The USQ range of Business programmes can be viewed at http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current/BBUS.html
| Award from a College of the Academies Australasia Group |
To receive exemptions for these units the applicant must have achieved the award stated in the left hand column and must meet all the eligibility requirements for acceptance into:
USQ Bachelor of Business
OR
USQ Bachelor of Information Technology - BIT (Business Faculty)
|
Advanced Diploma of Business Management |
Accounting for Decision-Making (ACC1101)
Introduction to Computing (CIS1000)
Organisational Behaviour & Management (MGT1000)
Introduction to Marketing (MKT1001)
4 Minor Study Courses (MIN)
4 Electives (ELE) |
Diploma of Business Management |
Accounting for Decision-Making (ACC1101)
Introduction to Computing (CIS1000)
Organisational Behaviour & Management (MGT1000)
4 Minor Study Courses (MIN)
1 Elective (ELE) |
Advanced Diploma of Business (Marketing) |
Introduction to Law (LAW1101)
Organisational Behaviour & Management (MGT1000) Introduction to Marketing (MKT1001)
Consumer Behaviour (MKT1002)
4 Minor Study Courses (MIN)
4 Electives (ELE) |
Diploma of Business (Marketing) |
Introduction to Law (LAW1101)
Organisational Behaviour & Management (MGT1000) Introduction to Marketing (MKT1001)
Consumer Behaviour (MKT1002)
4 Minor Study Courses (MIN) |
Advanced Diploma of Accounting |
Accounting for Decision-Making (ACC1101)
Introduction to Computing (CIS1000)
Business Finance I (FIN1101)
Introduction to Law (LAW1101)
Organisational Behaviour & Management (MGT1000)
4 Minor Study Courses (MIN)
3 Electives (ELE) |
Diploma of Accounting |
Accounting for Decision-Making (ACC1101)
4 Minor Study Courses (MIN)
1 Elective (ELE) |
| Award from a College of the Academies Australasia Group |
To receive exemptions for these units the applicant must have achieved the award stated in the left hand column and must meet all the eligibility requirements (including English language requirements) for acceptance into:
USQ Bachelor of Information Technology - BINT
(Sciences Faculty)
See http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/2006/BINT.pdf |
Diploma in Information Technology (Multimedia Integration) |
8 courses* |
Diploma in Information Technology (Network Engineering) |
8 courses* |
| |
* 24 courses are needed to qualify for this degree |
Note: USQ has the provisions to provide further training to students who do not meet the IELTS 6.0 requirement.
University of the Sunshine Coast
http://www.usc.edu.au/
Applies to Academies Australasia's vocational colleges - ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E).
Students who have successfully completed (passing all courses) an AQF accredited Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma through an Academies Australasia Group College listed above will satisfy the academic entry requirements to all undergraduate degree programmes at University of the Sunshine Coast for 2007 entry. Students must also satisfy English Language entry requirements.
Advanced Standings (Credits)
Certificate IV: credit to the value of up to 4 courses of 24 courses of a University degree will be awarded for relevant completed certificate IV programmes.
eg Certificate IV in
- Financial Services
- Business Management
- Business (Small Business Management)
- Business (Marketing)
Diploma: credit to the value of
up to 8 courses of 24 courses of a University degree will be awarded for relevant completed diplomas
eg Diploma in
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Business (Marketing)
- Tourism Management
- Tourism (Operation Management)
Advanced Diploma: credit to the value of up to 12 courses of 24 courses of a University degree will be awarded for relevant completed advanced diplomas
eg Advanced Diploma in
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Business (Marketing)
- Tourism Management
- Tourism (Operation Management)
Bachelor of Business degrees majors at University of the Sunshine Coast include:
- Accounting
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Property and Asset Management
- Tourism
The expected duration may vary depending on the student's choice of majors and minors. Students may choose from a range of majors and minors and are encouraged to indicate their preferred majors at the time of application.
Note that while the expected duration to complete the program is 3 years, the total cost of the program will be reduced in line with any advanced standing eg. by two courses.

CRICOS Provider Code: 00098G
University of New South Wales Foundation Year
http://www.ufy.unsw.edu.au
Applies to Academies Australasia’s English college – ie. Academy of English (Provider 02399M).
The "EAP/IELTS Preparation" course at Academy of English is recognised by UNSW Foundation Year at the University of New South Wales as satisfying the English language requirements for automatic progression to their courses.
| Towards UNSW Foundation Year Courses |
UNSW Foundation Year Credit |
| Academy of English "EAP/IELTS Preparation" |
Recognised as satisfying the English language requirements for automatic progression to UNSW Foundation Year courses |
CRICOS Provider Code: 00003G
University of New England
http://www.une.edu.au
Applies to Academies Australasia's vocational colleges - ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E).
The University of New England will grant the following credits:
| Towards Bachelor of Business
at the University of New England
|
UNE Credit
|
| Advanced Diploma of Business Management |
Up to 72 points** |
| Diploma of Business Management |
Up to 48 points** |
| Diploma of Business Administration |
48 credit points** |
| Advanced Diploma of Business (Marketing) |
60 credit points** |
| Diploma of Business (Marketing) |
48 credit points** |
| Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management |
60 credit points** |
| Diploma of Tourism (Operations Management) |
48 credit points** |
| Towards Bachelor of Financial Administration at the University of New England
|
UNE Credit
|
| Advanced Diploma of Accounting |
36 credit points** (units as detailed for Diploma of Accounting plus 2 x 200 level unspecified AFM units) |
| Diploma of Accounting |
24 credit points** (specifically Comp 100, AFM 101, AFM 112, 1 x 100 level unspecified AFM unit) |
Advanced standing will be awarded to other degrees awarded by the Faculty of Economics, Business and Law on a case by case basis.
** 144 credit points are currently required to satisfy course completion requirements of the Bachelor of Business, so the above credit levels represent:
- up to ONE HALF of the normal degree program for Advanced Diploma qualifications, and
- up to ONE THIRD of the normal degree program for Diploma qualifications.
Completion of these courses enables entry into a degree of the University of New England.
See: http://www.une.edu.au/the-hub.
CRICOS Provider Code: 00055G
Wollongong University College
http://www.wuc.edu.au/
Applies to Academies Australasia's English college - ie. Academy of English (Provider 02399M).
Wollongong University College recognises successful completion of our General English (Intermediate to Upper Intermediate) course as meeting the IELTS 5.0 requirement for their Foundation Studies Plus course. Students who successfully complete our "EAP/IELTS Preparation" course are considered as meeting the IELTS 5.5 requirements for their Advanced Diploma Extended (3 sessions) course.
| Towards Wollongong University College Foundation Studies Plus course |
WUC Credit |
| Academy of English "General English (Intermediate to Upper Intermediate)" |
Recognised as meeting the IELTS 5.0 requirement for the Foundation Studies Plus course |
| Towards Wollongong University College Advanced Diploma Extended (3 sessions) course |
WUC Credit |
| Academy of English "EAP/IELTS Preparation" |
Recognised as meeting the IELTS 5.5 requirement for the Advanced Diploma Extended (3 sessions) course |

CRICOS Provider Code: 01965E
James Cook University
http://www.jcu.edu.au/
| JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Business
(Various Majors) |
RTOs within the
Academies Australasia Group of Colleges, Sydney:
Academies Australasia Institute, Australian College of Technology
Clarendon Business College
Supreme Business College |
Credit of up to 4 subjects (ie 12 units in a 72 unit degree)
Actual credits dependent on major chosen - these will be assessed at time of enrolment. |
Certificate IV in
Financial Services
Business Management
Business (Small Business Management)
Business (Marketing) |
Credit of up to 8 subjects (ie 24 units in a 72 unit degree)
Actual credits dependent on major chosen - these will be assessed at time of enrolment. |
Diplomas in
Accounting
Business Management
Business (Marketing)
Tourism Management
Tourism (Operations Management) |
Credit of up to 12 subjects (ie 36 units in a 72 unit degree)
Actual credits dependent on major chosen - these will be assessed at time of enrolment. |
Advanced Diplomas in
Accounting
Business Management
Business (Marketing)
Tourism Management
Tourism (Operations Management) |
Actual credits will be dependent on the qualification completed and the Bachelor of Business Major into which the student wishes to enrol.
Subjects must be chosen to comply with the rules of the JCU Bachelor of Business degree at time of enrolment and to satisfy the requirements of the major selected (as per attached).
The School of Business offers Bachelor of Business degrees with the following majors:
- Accounting
- Information Systems
- Economics
- International Tourism
- Finance
- International Business
- Hospitality Management
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Management
| Australian College of Technology |
JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) |
Diploma of Information Technology
(Business Analysis) ICA50399 |
Total credit : 4 Subjects (ie 12 units in a 72 unit degree)
|
Certificate IV in Information Technology
(Client Support) ICA40199 |
Total credit : 2 Subjects (ie 6 units in a 72 unit degree)
|
Diploma of Information Technology
(Multimedia Integration) ICA 50599 |
-
CP1030 Introduction to Information Technology
-
CU1010 Effective Writing
-
CP1010 Introduction to Multimedia
-
CP2010 Multimedia Web Design
Total credit : 4 Subjects (ie 12 units in a 72 unit degree)
|
Certificate IV in Information Technology
(Multimedia) ICA40499 |
Total credit : 2 Subjects (ie 6 units in a 72 unit degree) |
Diploma of Information Technology
(Network Engineering) ICA 50499 |
- CP1030 Introduction to Information Technology
- CU1010 Effective Writing
- 2 x Unspecified Level 1 subjects
Total credit : 4 Subjects (ie 12 units in a 72 unit degree) |
Certificate IV in Information Technology
(Network Management) ICA40399 |
- CP1030 Introduction to Information Technology
- 1 x Unspecified Level 1 subject
Total credits : 2 Subjects (ie 6 units in a 72 unit degree) |
Certificate III in Information Technology
(General) ICA30299 |
- CP1030 Introduction to Information Technology
Total credit : 1 Subject (ie 3 units in a 72 unit degree) |

CRICOS Provider No.
03171A
King's Own Institute
http://www.kio.edu.au/
Applies to Academies Australasia's vocational colleges - ie. Academies Australasia Institute (Provider 02398A), Australian College of Technology (Provider 02408D), Clarendon Business College (Provider 01953J) and Supreme Business College (Provider 02028E).
Actual credits will be dependent on the qualification completed and the Bachelor of Business Major into which the student wishes to enrol.
The King's Own Insitute will grant the following credits:
|
Towards Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
at the King's Own Institute
|
KIO Subjects
|
| Advanced Diploma of Business Management |
Up to 8 subjects |
| Diploma of Business Management |
Up to 6 subjects |
| Advanced Diploma of Accounting |
Up to 10 subjects |
| Diploma of Accounting |
Up to 8 subjects |
| Advanced Diploma of Marketing |
Up to 8 subjects |
| Diploma of Marketing |
Up to 6 subjects |
| Advanced Diploma of Tourism |
Up to 6 subjects |
| Diploma of Tourism |
Up to 6 subjects |
| Advanced Diploma of Information Technology |
Up to 2 subjects |
|
Towards Bachelor of Business (Management and Finance)
at the King's Own Institute
|
KIO Subjects
|
| Advanced Diploma of Business Management |
Up to 10 subjects |
| Diploma of Business Management |
Up to 8 subjects |
| Advanced Diploma of Accounting |
Up to 10 subjects |
| Diploma of Accounting |
Up to 8 subjects |
| Advanced Diploma of Marketing |
Up to 8 subjects |
| Diploma of Marketing |
Up to 8 subjects |
| Advanced Diploma of Tourism |
Up to 8 subjects |
| Diploma of Tourism |
Up to 8 subjects |
| Advanced Diploma of Information Technology |
Up to 2 subjects |
Direct entry pathway from Academy of English (AOE) to King's own Institute (KOI)
KOI bachelor and postgraduate programs. Successful completion of the AOE English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course, with a minimum duration of 10 weeks and demonstrating an IELTS equivalent of at least 6.0, with no band below 5.5, meets the language requirements for entry into KOI bachelor and postgraduate programs.
KOI diploma programs. Successful completion of the AOE English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course, with a minimum duration of 10 weeks and demonstrating an IELTS equivalent of at least 5.5, with no band below 5.0, meets the language requirements for entry into KOI diploma programs.

CRICOS Provider Number: 00103D
University of Ballarat
http://www.ballarat.edu.au
The University of Ballarat will accept diploma and advanced diploma graduates of Academies Australasia Group of Colleges who have an IELTS or equivalent of at least 6 (with no band less than 5.5) and who meet entry requirements, into the University’s Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Commerce degree courses (“the Bachelor Courses”).
Subject to the relevance of the Academies Australasia Group of Colleges curriculum, the University will:
Grant students who have completed an Academies Australasia Group of Colleges Diploma up to 9 unit credits of advanced standing into the Business courses; and
Grant students who have completed an Academies Australasia Group of Colleges Advanced Diploma up to 12 unit credits of advanced standing into the Business courses.
Where a graduate has an IELTS or equivalent of 5 or 5.5, the university will accept the student provided they complete the foundation 20 week EAP course prior to commencing the degree course.

CRICOS Provider No.00124K
Victoria University
http://www.vu.edu.au/
Students who have successfully completed the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Network Security) conducted at any of the Academies Australasia colleges plus a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in the ICT industry will be eligible for entry into the Master of Science in Computer Science.
This Master is offered at both the Victoria University Sydney campus, at the Education Centre of Australia (ECA) site in Kent Street Sydney, and the main Victoria University campus in Melbourne.
Students who complete our EAP and IELTS preparation programme with the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 or above may gain direct entry access to Victoria University, Sydney City Centre. Students who achieve the equivalent of IELTS 5.5 may gain direct entry to Zenith Business Academy.
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