GROUP COLLEGES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (GCA)
In accordance with standards 7.3.1-7.3.2, Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021, this page provides a repository of publicly-available current information about the following:
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OPERATIONS OF GROUP COLLEGES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (GCA) TRADING AS UNIVERSAL BUSINESS SCHOOL SYDNEY (UBSS)
a. Registered name, trading name(s)
Institution Name: Group Colleges Australia Pty Ltd
Trading Names: Universal Business School Sydney (UBSS)
Regulatory status
GCA is an Institute of Higher Education registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) to provide higher education courses of study to students.
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12021
https://www.teqsa.gov.au/provider/group-colleges-australia-pty-ltd
Authority to provide courses of study to international students
GCA is an education provider registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) to provide courses of study to international students studying on an Australian student visa.
CRICOS Provider Code: 02571D
https://cricos.education.gov.au/Institution/InstitutionDetails.aspx?ProviderCode=02571D
b. Instrument establishing the entity
Constitution of Group Colleges Australia Pty Ltd
GCA is registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to conduct business in the education industry.
ACN: 085 429 732
ABN: 11 085 429 732
c. Members of the governing body and senior executive
Refer to https://www.ubss.edu.au/about-us/?tab=Governance
d. Financial standing
Declaration of financial standing of Group Colleges Australia Pty Ltd
e. Indicative total student enrolments
3,070 enrolments (September 2024)
f. Organisational chart
Refer to https://www.ubss.edu.au/about-us/?tab=Governance
g. Locations
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Locations |
State |
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Levels 10 & 11, 233 Castlereagh Street, SYDNEY, NSW 2000, Australia |
New South Wales |
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Level 3,137 Days Road, Regency Park, SA 5010, Australia |
South Australia |
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Level 2, 222 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia |
Victoria |
h. Overview of campuses, facilities, learning resources and services
https://www.ubss.edu.au/discover-our-locations/?tab=Sydney%20CBD%20Campus
https://www.ubss.edu.au/discover-our-locations/?tab=Melbourne%20CBD%20Campus
https://www.ubss.edu.au/discover-our-locations/?tab=Adelaide%20Campus
https://www.ubss.edu.au/discover-our-locations/?tab=Facilities%20and%20Resources
https://www.ubss.edu.au/student-support/
https://www.ubss.edu.au/student-central/
i. List of courses, including indicative estimated annual enrolments
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CRICOS Course Code |
Course Name |
Indicative estimated annual enrolments |
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070347D |
Diploma of Accounting |
2 |
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068410J |
Diploma of Business |
2 |
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070346E |
Associate Degree of Accounting |
2 |
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068407D |
Associate Degree of Business |
2 |
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062949M |
Bachelor of Accounting |
30 |
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068409B |
Bachelor of Business |
80 |
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084519G |
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration |
2 |
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084518G |
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration |
2 |
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084520C |
Master of Business Administration |
1,400 |
(Note: Estimated only)
j. Arrangements with other parties to deliver courses
Not applicable
k. Public annual reports
Not applicable
l. How to lodge a complaint
Refer to the Complaints and Appeals Policies (Academic, Non-academic) at https://www.ubss.edu.au/policies-and-procedures/
m. Contact details
General Enquiries
Sydney CBD Campus
Level 10
233 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1300 422 422
Email: info@gca.edu.au
Melbourne CBD Campus
Level 2
222 Bourke Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1300 422 422
Email: info@gca.edu.au
Adelaide Campus
Level 3
137 Days Road
Regency Park SA 5010
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1300 422 422
Email: info@gca.edu.au
Admissions Enquiries
GCA Admissions Centre
Level 10
233 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61 2 9261 4161
Email: info@gca.edu.au
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LIST OF ALL HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES
a. The accreditation status of each course of study
Courses offered by GCA are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). The renewal date is 30/06/2025.
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CRICOS Course Code |
Course Name |
TEQSA Course ID |
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070347D |
Diploma of Accounting |
CRS1200282 |
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068410J |
Diploma of Business |
CRS1200280 |
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070346E |
Associate Degree of Accounting |
CRS1200281 |
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068407D |
Associate Degree of Business |
CRS1200279 |
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062949M |
Bachelor of Accounting |
CRS1200277 |
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068409B |
Bachelor of Business |
CRS1200278 |
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084519G |
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration |
CRS1400145 |
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084518G |
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration |
CRS1400146 |
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084520C |
Master of Business Administration |
CRS1400130 |
b. Qualification(s)
The qualifications of the courses offered by GCA correspond to the course names.
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CRICOS Course Code |
Course Name |
TEQSA Course ID |
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070347D |
Diploma of Accounting |
CRS1200282 |
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068410J |
Diploma of Business |
CRS1200280 |
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070346E |
Associate Degree of Accounting |
CRS1200281 |
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068407D |
Associate Degree of Business |
CRS1200279 |
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062949M |
Bachelor of Accounting |
CRS1200277 |
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068409B |
Bachelor of Business |
CRS1200278 |
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084519G |
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration |
CRS1400145 |
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084518G |
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration |
CRS1400146 |
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084520C |
Master of Business Administration |
CRS1400130 |
c. Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
The qualifications of the courses offered by GCA are recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
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CRICOS Course Code |
Course Name |
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level |
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070347D |
Diploma of Accounting |
5 |
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068410J |
Diploma of Business |
5 |
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070346E |
Associate Degree of Accounting |
6 |
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068407D |
Associate Degree of Business |
6 |
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062949M |
Bachelor of Accounting |
7 |
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068409B |
Bachelor of Business |
7 |
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084519G |
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration |
8 |
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084518G |
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration |
8 |
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084520C |
Master of Business Administration |
9 |
d. Recognition of each course by the relevant professional bodies
Courses offered by GCA are accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) / Certified Practising Accountant Australia (CPAA) / Institute of Public Accountants (IPA):
Bachelor of Accounting
Master of Business Administration
e. International students studying on an Australian student visa
Courses offered by GCA are authorised to be offered to international students studying on an Australian student visa.
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CRICOS Course Code |
Course Name |
TEQSA Course ID |
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070347D |
Diploma of Accounting |
CRS1200282 |
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068410J |
Diploma of Business |
CRS1200280 |
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070346E |
Associate Degree of Accounting |
CRS1200281 |
|
068407D |
Associate Degree of Business |
CRS1200279 |
|
062949M |
Bachelor of Accounting |
CRS1200277 |
|
068409B |
Bachelor of Business |
CRS1200278 |
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084519G |
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration |
CRS1400145 |
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084518G |
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration |
CRS1400146 |
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084520C |
Master of Business Administration |
CRS1400130 |
f. Duration of each course
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CRICOS Course Code |
Course Name |
Duration in weeks |
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070347D |
Diploma of Accounting |
52 |
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068410J |
Diploma of Business |
52 |
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070346E |
Associate Degree of Accounting |
104 |
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068407D |
Associate Degree of Business |
104 |
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062949M |
Bachelor of Accounting |
156 |
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068409B |
Bachelor of Business |
156 |
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084519G |
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration |
26 |
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084518G |
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration |
52 |
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084520C |
Master of Business Administration |
104 |
g. Credit and recognition of prior learning policy
Refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy at https://www.ubss.edu.au/policies-and-procedures/
