Private colleges around Australia offering last-minute discounts for diploma allegedly ‘misused by shonks’

The federal government is set to deregister the graduate diploma of management (learning) in October, citing concerns that the course may be exploited by "non-genuine" students to stay in the country. With nearly 450 institutions offering the program and over 15,000 current students, the decision has prompted private colleges to offer last-minute discounts to attract quick enrolments. Authorities suspect the diploma is being misused, raising questions about the integrity of Australia’s student visa system. The move affects tens of thousands of students already enrolled or planning to transition into the course.

Federal government to deregister graduate diploma of management in October over fears it was being used by ‘non-genuine’ students to remain in countryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPrivate colleges are offering discounts to rush students into a diploma the federal government is cancelling over concerns it is being “misused by shonks”.The government announced in early September it would deregister the graduate diploma of management (learning) which it suspected was being used by “non-genuine” students to remain in Australia. The course is taught by close to 450 institutions, has over 15,000 students studying currently and more than 40,000 students registered for future enrolment following completion of a different vocational course. Continue reading...