Why Study / Key Benefits

• Direct pathway to the second year of a relevant Adelaide University bachelor's degree.
• The KICA program is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor's degree at the university.
• Students study university-level content relevant to their destination degree.
• University-level courses completed through the program receive full credit toward the destination degree, subject to the applicable pathway arrangements.
• English-language and academic-learning support is provided during the pathway.
• KICA states that graduates who successfully complete the program will not be required to provide further evidence of English proficiency for progression to Adelaide University.
• The College is located in central Adelaide and is a short walk from Adelaide University's city campus.
• Degree Transfer students can access Adelaide University facilities, including libraries, study spaces, fitness and sporting facilities, galleries and food outlets.
• KICA describes Adelaide University as a Group of Eight university and reports a QS World University Rankings 2027 position of 79th globally. 

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The Standard Business Degree Transfer Program contains:

Compulsory course

Academic English – Part A, DT301EAP

This develops academic language skills needed for undergraduate study, including:

• participation in group work
• collaborative communication
• academic confidence
• communication in an Australian academic environment

Compulsory course

Academic English – Part B, DT302EAP

This builds on Part A and develops:

• advanced academic language
• critical thinking
• academic writing
• complex discussion skills
• independent research
• structured academic communication

Elective courses

Additional credit-bearing courses are selected according to the student's destination Adelaide University degree. KICA explicitly states that the additional courses are based on the destination degree.

The exact business electives/academic subjects applicable to an individual student are therefore pathway-dependent.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The program is within the Business and Economics pathway.

It is designed to provide progression into specific undergraduate business-related degrees at Adelaide University rather than functioning as an independent bachelor's specialisation.

The exact destination degree and associated electives determine the subjects taken at KICA.

Programme Highlights

• Direct pathway to second year of an Adelaide University bachelor's degree.
• 2- or 3-trimester pathway.
• March, July and October intakes.
• Business and Economics pathway.
• Equivalent to first-year bachelor's-level study.
• Credit for university-level courses completed through the pathway.
• Academic English and learning support.
• Central Adelaide location.
• Access to selected Adelaide University facilities.
• Successful completion provides guaranteed entry to Adelaide University, subject to the applicable progression conditions

Career Outcomes

The Degree Transfer Program itself is a pathway qualification rather than the final professional degree.

Therefore, career outcomes depend primarily on the Adelaide University bachelor's degree completed after progressing from KICA.

Potential career areas will depend on the student's selected business degree and may include areas such as:

• business management
• marketing
• finance
• accounting
• economics
• human resources
• business development
• entrepreneurship
• international business

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

KICA's current website identifies the institution as a pathway provider to the newly established Adelaide University.

The current Adelaide University information states that the university is a member of Australia's Group of Eight and reports a QS World University Rankings 2027 ranking of 79th globally.

Important current-date point: KICA's 2026 key-date page says that published dates are guides and may change at the discretion of KICA or Adelaide University. It specifically states that 2027 dates are subject to change

International Student Visa Requirements

International students normally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500) for this study pathway.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs states that Student visa holders can study an eligible course and, under the standard work condition, work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session.

Key requirements/conditions relevant to an international student include:

• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for the course.
• Meeting the Australian Student visa requirements.
• Maintaining adequate Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
• Meeting applicable health and character requirements.
• Providing evidence required by Home Affairs for the visa application.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement where applicable.
• Complying with visa conditions during the stay.
• Maintaining enrolment and satisfactory progress as required by the education provider and visa rules.