| Authority | Delegation Holder | Limits | Reference |
| Approve abbreviations for academic program names, in accord with nomenclature principles | Chair, Program Approval Committee | On recommendation of Program Approval Committee | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Approve cancellation of a course that has approved and publicised in University promotional material, as specified in clause 28 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy | Executive Dean | As specified in clause 28 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Approve changes to guidelines, templates and checklists under the jointly conferred academic programs policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | For coursework programs | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Approve changes to guidelines, templates and checklists under the jointly conferred academic programs policy | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) | For Higher Degree by Research programs | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Approve minor changes to existing academic programs, and consequential changes to Academic Program Rules | Executive Dean | Authority to change rules pursuant to delegation from Council | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669; see also Council 7/10, Item 14 |
| Approve new academic programs, major changes to existing academic programs, deletion of existing academic programs. | Vice-Chancellor and President | On recommendation of Academic Board, following Program Approval Committee recommendation. Authority to change rules pursuant to delegation from Council. | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669; see also Council 7/10, Item 14 |
| Approve new, changed and deleted Academic Program Rules. | Vice-Chancellor and President | On recommendation of Academic Board, following Program Approval Committee recommendation. Authority to change rules pursuant to delegation from Council. | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669; see also Council 7/10, Item 14 |
| Approve processes for the assessment of currency of University of Adelaide courses completed more than 10 years ago, as per clause 18.c.1. | Executive Dean | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Approves entry requirements, durations, structure, content and objectives of program | Dean of Graduate Studies | | Doctor of Philosophy - Academic Program Rules http://www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar/pg/agc/ |
| Approves new programs, changes to existing programs and deletions with significant academic implications | Vice-Chancellor and President | | Doctor of Philosophy - Academic Program Rules http://www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar/pg/agc/ |
| | | Program Approval Committee - Process and Proforma https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/?841 |
| Approve a process for review of courses | Executive Dean | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Approve a variation to the number of partner institutions involved in a jointly conferred academic award | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Approve exceptions to the program completion time limit requirements of clause 18 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy | Executive Dean | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Approve exemptions from the minimum structured learning requirements of clause 23 of the Coursework Academic Programs Academic Policy | Executive Dean | Provided there are sound pedagogical reasons, and exemptions reported to ULTC | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Approve exemptions from the student work load requirements of clause 24 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy | Executive Dean | Provided there are sound pedagogical reasons, and exemptions reported to ULTC | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Approve fees to be charged for jointly conferred academic programs | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Approve jointly conferred academic programs | Vice-Chancellor and President | On recommendation of Academic Board | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Approve minor course changes within the Academic Program Rules | Executive Dean | | Minutes of Council Meeting held 12 June 1992, Item 16, Report of the Senior Management Group on Delegations. Authority Approval Form - RMO F. 2003/1284-05, TRIM reference D2007/778 |
| Approve nomenclature principles for academic programs | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | On recommendation of Academic Board, following Program Approval Committee recommendation | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Approve nomenclature principles for courses | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Approve partner institutions for jointly conferred academic awards | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Approve processes for approval of new courses and course changes | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Approve processes for approval of new courses and course changes | Executive Dean | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Approve testamur designs for jointly conferred awards | Vice-Chancellor and President | On advice of Director, Marketing and Strategic Communications | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Approve the Course Profile template and completion timelines | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Approve variations to the applicable Academic Program Rules for an individual student in accordance with clause 17 | Executive Dean | As set out in clause 17 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Authority to establish a Cotutelle de These agreement | Dean of Graduate Studies | | Cotutelle Arrangements for Doctoral Degrees Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1183/ |
| Authority to sign legal agreements with partner institutions for jointly conferred awards | Vice-Chancellor and President | On advice of General Counsel | Jointly Conferred Academic Awards Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/1184/ |
| Close an academic program due to low enrolments | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Specify the duties of Course Coordinators | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Specify the duties of Course Coordinators | Executive Dean | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Specify the duties of program management committees and Program Coordinators | Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Specify the duties of program management committees and Program Coordinators | Executive Dean | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
| Specify the program and schedule for academic program reviews | Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Quality) | | Coursework Academic Programs Policy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/669 |
