The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has paused new enrolments for 146 courses across six faculties as it moves ahead with a cost-reduction strategy that could see hundreds of jobs cut.
The move is part of an Operational Sustainability Implementation (OSI) program designed to save $100 million. The move is likely to put 400 jobs at risk.
In a statement released on Aug. 14, UTS confirmed that the move will not impact existing students enrolled in these courses.
“Suspension of new student intake does not mean a course will automatically be closed. Sometimes intakes are suspended ahead of phase out, some intakes are suspended while courses are redesigned to refresh curriculum and/or better meet student demand before being offered again,” the university said….
UTS Suspends Enrolments in 146 Courses Amid Cost-Cutting Plans
