For education agents
Give your students more than a Master of Information Technology.
HEA gives agents a different study-to-career proposition: a recognised Master of Information Technology with Professional Edge delivered alongside it from the beginning.
Students build advanced IT knowledge while developing professional readiness, workplace confidence, employer connections and evidence of capability.
For agents, the proposition is supported by clear course-fit guidance, responsive admissions, practical resources and direct access to the HEA team.
February 2027 founding cohort
15 Feb 2027
First commencement
First 25
$30,000 course fee, with Professional Edge included
Open
Applications, for the February 2027 intake
The founding offer applies to the first 25 enrolled students in the February 2027 cohort. The cohort may include additional students outside this offer.
15%
Agent commission
15% base commission
Approved HEA agents receive a 15% base commission for eligible student enrolments.
Why recommend HEA
A different offer to recommend
HEA connects postgraduate IT study with professional direction, structured development and employer connection — giving agents a more complete proposition to discuss with suitable students.
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A clearer basis for course fit
By connecting postgraduate study with professional direction and structured development, HEA helps agents identify students for whom the course represents genuine progression. This supports a more considered recommendation and helps the student articulate a credible study rationale through the Genuine Student process.
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Support that helps students stay the course
Professional preparation, coaching, mentoring and employer connection continue alongside the degree. This supports students’ study-to-career goals and professional-development needs, helping them maintain momentum and progress towards course completion.
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A stronger platform for graduate employment
Students who secure paid, course-relevant roles can build Australian work experience, professional relationships, references and evidence of capability while they study. Those assets remain with the student — giving them a stronger platform from which to pursue relevant opportunities with that employer or another, in Australia or their home country.
Access to roles is subject to student readiness, suitable role availability, employer selection and applicable visa working conditions.
Who the course may suit
Helping you identify suitable students
The Master of Information Technology may suit:
- graduates seeking a postgraduate IT qualification and clearer professional direction
- career-movers whose prior study or experience supports genuine progression into IT
- students who value applied learning, individual preparation and the flexibility to specialise or build broader IT capability
Entry requirements and Genuine Student criteria apply to every application.
Working with HEA
Clear information and direct support from course fit to enrolment
HEA works directly with approved agents from initial course-fit conversations through to enrolment.
Course-fit guidance before application
Discuss the student’s background, goals, entry requirements and likely evidence needs with HEA before submitting an application.
Clear application requirements
Use a clear document checklist to prepare and submit a complete application. If further information is required, HEA will explain what is needed.
Updates throughout assessment
HEA reviews academic entry, English-language requirements, Genuine Student evidence and any Recognition of Prior Learning application. Agents are kept informed, with questions or gaps raised promptly.
Support from offer to enrolment
HEA provides clear next steps following a decision and works with the agent through offer, acceptance and Confirmation of Enrolment.
Resources for your market
Approved agents receive onboarding, current course and entry information, agent-ready marketing materials and direct access to a named HEA contact. Where appropriate, HEA can also support information sessions and market-specific activity.
Becoming an approved HEA agent
How to join the HEA agent network
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Begin your registration
Tell us about yourself, your agency, and provide the documents requested in the registration form.
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Complete the review process
HEA conducts due diligence in accordance with the ESOS Act, the National Code and its education-agent appointment requirements.
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Enter into an agent agreement
Approved agencies receive an agreement setting out responsibilities, authorised markets, commission arrangements and the terms of representation.
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Complete onboarding and training
Learn about HEA, the Master of Information Technology, Professional Edge and the application process before representing HEA to prospective students.
What we expect of our agents
Representing HEA responsibly
HEA appoints agents who share our commitment to ethical international student recruitment and clear, accurate communication. Approved HEA agents are expected to:
- represent HEA, its courses, fees and student outcomes accurately
- comply with the ESOS Act, the National Code and relevant legislative requirements
- support prospective students to understand entry and Genuine Student requirements
- submit complete, accurate and honest application documentation
- avoid guarantees or misleading claims about admissions, visas, employment, income or migration outcomes
- keep their HEA course and application knowledge current
- maintain appropriate professional conduct throughout the partnership
HEA monitors the conduct and performance of its approved education agents and may review an appointment where required.
Explore the student proposition
Use the following pages for detailed course, student and application information.
Master of Information TechnologyProfessional EdgeInternational StudentsHow to ApplyFees
Professional Edge is an additional HEA service provided alongside the registered course and is not part of the registered course.
Approved education agents
Find an authorised HEA agent
Higher Education Australia publishes a register of its approved education agents. Only agents included on this register are authorised to represent HEA and provide advice about applying through an HEA agent.
Have a student in mind?
Talk to HEA about course fit, entry requirements and the 15 February 2027 intake.
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