Sheridan Institute of Higher Education

What Sheridan Institute of Higher Education does

Sheridan Institute of Higher Education (legally Sheridan College Inc.) is a TEQSA-accredited not-for-profit higher education provider operating from a single campus in Perth, Western Australia, under the parent organization Australian Baptist Education Inc. (ABE). The institution delivers undergraduate diplomas and bachelor's degrees (Business, Arts), postgraduate certificates, diplomas, and master's degrees (Business Administration, Education), plus a STEM pathway via the Diploma of Science, with all courses aligned to the Australian Qualifications Framework and several business degrees holding CPA, CAANZ, and ACCA professional accreditations.

The technology stack is modest and primarily instructional rather than proprietary: course delivery runs on Canvas LMS, the online library catalogue aggregates third-party academic databases (EBSCO, Gale, HeinOnline, JSTOR, ProQuest, Oxford University Press, SAGE), and physical library holdings are organized via the Dewey Decimal Classification system with reciprocal borrowing arrangements at Morling College and Perth Bible College. The institution has extended into research and scholarly publishing through two wholly-owned subsidiaries — the Sheridan Research Institute and the Indian Ocean Research Centre — and hosts external scholarly bodies including WALTA and the Seagift creative writing journal.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from tuition fees on a per-unit basis ($940/unit domestic, $1,880/unit international) with textbooks bundled in; textbooks-included transparency and below-market pricing are positioned as core differentiators. Distribution relies on direct domestic applications, an authorized international agent network, English language pathway partners (Language Links, Navitas, Phoenix), and a multi-institution pathway network spanning six RTOs and five universities (ECU, Alphacrucis, Christian Heritage, Avondale, Murdoch). The institution also sits within the ABE Baptist school network, the third-largest private school network in Western Australia, providing a faith-affiliated community feeder and shared back-office functions.

Name

Sheridan Institute of Higher Education

Legal name

Sheridan College Inc.

Website

https://sheridan.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sheridan Institute of Higher Education is a TEQSA-accredited not-for-profit higher education provider in Perth, WA, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business, education, arts, and science to domestic and international students.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

Keywords

• Higher education degrees
• Business administration programs
• Teacher education courses
• Arts humanities diplomas
• University pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Sheridan generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged per unit or semester for undergraduate diplomas, bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, and master's degrees. Both domestic and international student pricing is available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sheridan Institute of Higher Education is a TEQSA-registered higher education provider that delivers undergraduate diplomas, bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, and master's degrees in business administration, education, arts/humanities, and science. Programs are offered on-campus in Perth, Western Australia, with online learning supported via the Canvas LMS, and include formal credit-pathway arrangements with multiple Australian universities. The institution also operates research centres (Sheridan Research Institute, Indian Ocean Research Centre) and community publishing initiatives (Creative Writing Hub, Seagift journal).

Product overview

Sheridan Institute of Higher Education is a TEQSA-accredited higher education institution offering a portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs and diploma courses across business, education, and humanities/social sciences disciplines. The academic offerings include Bachelor degrees (Business, Arts), Diploma qualifications (Business, Arts, Science) as an alternative pathway, Graduate Certificates and Diplomas in Business Administration and Education, and Master degrees (Education, Business Administration Advanced). The institution also operates research centers including the Indian Ocean Research Centre and Sheridan Research Institute, alongside creative writing initiatives such as the Creative Writing Hub and Seagift journal. Programs are informed by Christian perspectives and emphasize quality education in a caring, supportive environment with affordability as a key value.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Business A 3-year undergraduate degree for students pursuing a business-oriented career, including majors in Accounting and Management. Delivered to domestic and international students in Perth.
• Diploma of Business A 1-year undergraduate diploma for students preparing for business-related careers or seeking a pathway into a business degree. Delivered to domestic and international students in Perth.
• Diploma of Arts A 1-year undergraduate diploma for students preparing for careers in humanities and social sciences or seeking a pathway into a humanities degree.
• Diploma of Science A 1-year undergraduate diploma for students preparing for STEM careers or seeking a pathway into a science degree.
• Bachelor of Arts A 3-year undergraduate program for students pursuing careers in humanities and social sciences, with majors including Chinese Studies, Creative Writing, Economics, Geography, History, and Linguistics.
• Graduate Certificate of Business Administration A 6-month postgraduate course for managers and those aspiring to management roles, providing a foundation in contemporary management theory and practice informed by Christian perspectives.
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration A 1-year postgraduate course for managers and those aspiring to management roles, providing a foundation in contemporary management theory and practice informed by Christian perspectives. Eligible for 12-18 credit points at Murdoch University MBA.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) An 18-month postgraduate course for managers and those aspiring to management roles, providing advanced understanding of contemporary management theory and practice informed by Christian perspectives.
• Master of Business Administration (Advanced)

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration19 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Edith Cowan University (ECU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheridan Diploma of Business graduates receive full year credit towards ECU Bachelor of Commerce. ECU is CRICOS Code 00279B, RTO Code 4756, TEQSA Provider Code PRV12160.
• Alphacrucis CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheridan Diploma of Business graduates allocated 60-80 credit points toward business subjects in Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Ministry (double degree), and Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Theology (double degree).
• Christian Heritage CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheridan Diploma graduates granted credit into Bachelor of Education: Primary, Bachelor of Education: Secondary, and Bachelor of Business. Credit amount depends on student's specialization or major.
• Avondale UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheridan Diploma of Arts graduates granted up to 48 credit points toward Avondale Bachelor of Arts, subject to major/minor choices and at discretion of BA Course Convenor.
• Murdoch UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheridan Graduate Diploma of Business Administration graduates granted 12 credit points toward MBA and up to 18 credit points towards MBA (Global). Standard unit at Murdoch is worth 3 credit points.
• TAFE International WAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRICOS Code 00020G, RTO Code 52395. Pathway partner for vocational education students to progress to Sheridan's higher education degrees.
• Phoenix AustraliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRICOS Provider Code 00066D, RTO Code 50030. Pathway partner for diploma graduates.
• NIT AustraliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRICOS Code 03420M, RTO Code 41143. Pathway partner for diploma graduates.
• KCBTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRICOS Code 03425F, RTO Code 41183. Pathway partner for diploma graduates.
• AIWTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRICOS Code 02645B, RTO Code 51174. Pathway partner for diploma graduates.
• Canning CollegeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRICOS Code 00463B, RTO Code 2047. Pathway partner for students progressing to higher education.
• Language Links WAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRICOS Code 02139J, RTO Code 50587. Academic English partner providing English language preparation for students who do not meet Sheridan's English language requirements.
• Navitas EnglishcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRICOS Code 00289M. Academic English partner for students needing additional English preparation before commencing Sheridan studies.
• Australian Baptist Education Inc. (ABE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent not-for-profit association that provides IT, administration, maintenance and financial support to Baptist schools, higher education and early learning centres. Manages the Sheridan Institute of Higher Education.
• Australian Christian Higher Education Alliance (ACHEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Christian institutions with supportive world-class academics and accomplished industry professionals passionate about excelling and growing.
• Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeak body representing independent higher education providers in Australia.
• Higher Education Private Providers - Quality Network (HEPP-QN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of independent higher education institutions passionate about investing in a collaborative national agenda for quality.
• Christian Research Association (CRA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing up-to-date and reliable information about religious faith and church life in Australia.
• StudyPerthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing leadership role in building and promoting the value of international education in Western Australia.
• Western Australian Private Education and Training Industry Association (WAPETIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of schools and colleges dedicated to fair and ethical conduct and the provision of quality education.
• Institute for the Study of Christianity in an Age of Science and Technology (ISCAST)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of people from students and lay people to distinguished academics exploring the interface of science, technology, and Christian faith.
• Morling College (Heather and Noel Vose Library)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal borrowing arrangement allowing Sheridan students and staff to borrow physical materials free from Morling College library. Located at 20 Hayman Road, Bentley WA 6102.
• Perth Bible College (Urquhart Memorial Library)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal borrowing arrangement allowing Sheridan Library patrons to borrow up to 10 items for one month with two renewals. Located at 1 College Court, Karrinyup WA 6108.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Morling College: Christian theological college in Perth (Bentley, WA) with similar faith-based mission and reciprocal library arrangement. Serves overlapping local Christian-student demographic.
• TAFE International WA: Western Australian vocational education provider serving as a pathway partner. Competes for entry-level international students before they transition to higher education.
• Canning College: Perth-based pathway college that funnels international students into Western Australian universities. Functions as a competing pathway provider for the same international student demand.

Broad incumbents

• Murdoch University: Public research university in Perth with established pathway arrangements for Sheridan graduates. Offers broader program portfolio and competes for the same Perth-based student pool.
• Australian Catholic University (ACU): National faith-based university with education and business programs. Operates at much larger scale than Sheridan but competes in the same faith-aligned, education-focused program segment.
• Edith Cowan University (ECU): Large public university in Perth, Western Australia. Major pathway partner for Sheridan diploma graduates and the dominant higher-education incumbent in the same metro market.

Direct peers

• Avondale University: Seventh-day Adventist higher education provider in Australia offering Arts, Business, Education, and Theology degrees. Pathway partner with Sheridan and shares a faith-based educational mission.
• Christian Heritage College: Independent Christian higher education institution in Queensland offering Education and Business degrees. Direct pathway partner with Sheridan and serves a similar faith-aligned student segment.
• Alphacrucis College: Australian Christian higher education provider offering business and ministry degrees with pathway agreements with Sheridan. Operates a similar faith-based, multi-campus model with comparable program mix.

Emerging players

• Kaplan Australia: Private higher education provider in Australia offering business and pathway programs. Operates at similar independent-provider scale but with broader national footprint and stronger international recruitment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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