The Degree Transfer Program Extended Business at Kaplan International College Adelaide (KICA) is a pathway program designed for international students who want to progress into the second year of a relevant undergraduate degree at Adelaide University. It is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree and is delivered by Kaplan International College Adelaide. Successful completion provides a pathway to Adelaide University, subject to the stated progression conditions.

Important note: the programme is an Australian pathway programme at Kaplan International College Adelaide, not an IPU New Zealand programme. The requested IPU pages, including the IPU Master of Global Business page, are not the authoritative source for this KICA programme. Therefore, programme-specific information below is prioritised from KICA/Kaplan and Australian Government sources. Where KICA does not publicly specify a requested detail, I have stated so rather than inferring it.

Why Study / Key Benefits

• Provides a direct pathway into the second year of a specific undergraduate degree at Adelaide University.
• The programme is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree at university.
• Successful completion provides guaranteed entry to Adelaide University, subject to the applicable progression conditions.
• Students study content relevant to their intended university degree and receive credit for university-level courses.
• Academic English and learning support are provided during the pathway programme.
• KICA states that graduates of the programme do not need to provide further evidence of English-language proficiency for progression.
• The extended format gives students a longer pathway than the standard version, which can be useful for students who need additional academic preparation.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The programme contains compulsory academic English subjects plus additional credit-bearing subjects selected according to the student's destination degree. KICA explicitly states that additional credit-bearing courses are based on the destination degree.

Compulsory subjects publicly listed include:

• Academic English Fundamentals – DT201EAP
  • Understanding academic texts
  • Academic writing and assignment structure
  • Lecture comprehension
  • Academic discussions and group work
  • Academic integrity
  • Referencing skills.
• Academic English Part A – DT301EAP
  • Academic communication
  • Group work
  • Collaborative learning
  • Academic language development
  • Communication confidence.
• Academic English Part B – DT302EAP
  • Advanced academic language
  • Critical thinking
  • Academic writing
  • Complex academic discussions
  • Independent research
  • Producing coherent academic texts.

Potential elective/additional subjects listed by KICA include:

• Accounting – DT202ACC
• Economics – DT207ECO
• Statistics – DT211MAT
• Computing – DT205CSC
• Programming – DT210CSC
• Core Mathematics – DT206MAT
• Engineering Mathematics – DT208MAT
• Physics – DT209PHY
• Biology – DT203BIO
• Chemistry – DT204CHE.

Disciplines / Specialisations

The programme is specifically within the Business and Economics pathway area.

The destination degree determines the precise academic subjects and progression route. KICA describes the Extended Business programme as a pathway into the second year of a specific undergraduate degree at Adelaide University.

A fixed list of named specialisations within the KICA Extended Business programme itself is not publicly specified – please confirm with IPU/KICA.

Programme Highlights

• 12–16 month extended pathway.
• 3 or 4 trimesters.
• March, July and October intakes are listed.
• CRICOS code 116790A.
• International tuition fee currently listed as AUD 50,295.
• Pathway equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree.
• Progression to the second year at Adelaide University.
• English and academic learning support.
• Full credit for applicable university-level courses.
• Designed for students who have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent but do not enter the university degree directly

Career Outcomes

The KICA Degree Transfer Program Extended Business is a pathway qualification rather than a standalone professional bachelor's degree.

Its primary outcome is progression into the second year of an appropriate Adelaide University undergraduate degree.

Therefore, long-term career outcomes depend on the bachelor's degree subsequently completed at Adelaide University. Possible business-related career areas can include accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing and related business fields, but a specific career outcome should not be attributed to the KICA pathway itself.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current KICA website identifies Adelaide University as the destination institution for the pathway. KICA's programme page currently lists the Extended Business programme under CRICOS code 116790A.

A notable current scheduling update is that KICA's published key-dates information indicates changes to how Extended Degree Transfer programs align with the standard Degree Transfer intakes from 2026 onward.

Students should therefore confirm:

• the exact trimester sequence stated on their offer;
• their destination Adelaide University bachelor’s degree;
• the required progression score;
• the subjects/credit package attached to that degree;
• whether all intended electives are available in their intake; and
• the conditions attached to the guaranteed-entry pathway.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students normally require an Australian Student visa, Subclass 500, for an eligible full-time programme such as this pathway.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs states that Student visa applicants must, among other requirements:

• apply online;
• be enrolled in an eligible course;
• hold a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) when the visa is decided;
• maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless exempt;
• satisfy the applicable student visa requirements;
• satisfy the Genuine Student requirement; and
• provide financial evidence where required by the visa assessment/document checklist.