Professor Tony Jan specialises in building industry-ready programs in information technology, cybersecurity, digital engineering, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on AI-ready graduates.
He led the development of the Bachelor of IT programs at UTS from 2002 to 2012, which remain flagship IT programs in Australia, followed by the establishment of research and analytics programs at MIT (2017–2021), and the development of high-impact programs at Torrens University Australia (2021–present).
In these programs, each subject incorporates a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) component, where assessments address real industry challenges, requiring students to develop solutions and provide evaluation, recommendations, and reporting. This is supported by constructive alignment, progressively building advanced knowledge and skills to tackle complex problems, and preparing graduates to be industry-ready with strong problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
This page provides further information on institutional-scale impact on student outcomes, teaching quality, and staff capability – mainly focusing on the recent 5 years (2021–2025) at Torrens University Australia.
Executive Summary
In summary, the improvements during 2021-2025 at Torrens University Australia are identified as the following:
- Enrolments: +336% growth (438 → 1910)
- Retention: +13%
- Success rate: +20%
- Student satisfaction: +16%
Student Enrolment Growth and Portfolio Scale
The student enrolment data demonstrates sustained growth across the Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity portfolio during the period of leadership of Prof Tony Jan (from 438 in 2021 to 1910 in 2025).
Student Retention and Progression Outcomes
The retention data illustrates measurable improvements in student continuation and progression rates across the portfolio during the relevant period led by Prof Tony Jan (approximately 13%).
Student Success and Achievement Indicators
Student success rate data further demonstrates the effectiveness of institution-wide approaches to curriculum coherence, assessment design, and academic standards assurance. Improvements observed over time (approximately 20%) reflect the embedding of shared expectations and quality frameworks rather than isolated teaching initiatives.
Teaching Evaluation and Student Satisfaction Improvement
Teaching evaluation data indicates consistent improvements in student satisfaction with teaching quality(approximately 16%), clarity of assessment, and learning experience across campuses and delivery modes.
Staff Engagement and Teaching Culture Survey Results
Staff engagement survey results show levels of staff engagement and teaching confidence exceeding institutional benchmarks, particularly within the IT and AI portfolio (approximately 18% increase).
The outcomes evidenced in this appendix contributed to formal recognition of academic leadership and teaching quality for Prof Tony Jan, including the Torrens University Academic Leadership Award (2022) and the Product Innovation Award – Academic Team Leadership (2023), and other awards.