Kaplan Business School
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Higher education |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Adelaide , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Parent | Kaplan International (Kaplan, Inc., Graham Holdings Company) |
| Website | www |
Kaplan Business School is an Australian institution of higher education that initially launched degree programs in 2008 in Adelaide before extending its operations to key metropolitan areas across the country.
The school functions as part of Kaplan International, headquartered in London, which is a branch of Kaplan, Inc., itself fully owned by Graham Holdings Company.
History
By 2020, Kaplan Business School secured re-registration from the Australian Government’s TEQSA for a full seven-year period without any imposed conditions. Additionally, its postgraduate courses received re-accreditation in 2019, also for the maximum duration of seven years.
The institution maintains seven campuses located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. Its academic offerings include postgraduate degrees in business, accounting, and business analytics, as well as undergraduate qualifications in accounting, management, marketing, and hospitality and tourism management.
In 2020, the school broadened its footprint by establishing a presence in Western Australia, thereby enhancing its nationwide accessibility.
Accolades
Kaplan Business School has earned distinction for its commitment to student welfare and support services. It won the Student Support category at the 2021 PIEonner Awards for its COVID-19 Student Welfare Plan and was a finalist in the same category in 2019. The school was also shortlisted for the NSW International Student Awards in both 2020 and 2021, as well as being recognized among finalists at the 2020 Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards.
According to the Department of Education’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey, student satisfaction rates at Kaplan Business School surpass national averages, notably regarding teaching quality and support services. Graduate outcomes are similarly positive, with postgraduate alumni achieving employment rates and median incomes that exceed those typical within the sector.
External links
- Kaplan Business School Official Website
- Kaplan Australia and New Zealand Official Website