Economics*

To be considered for this major, all of the preparatory courses listed here must be completed by the spring before transfer.

  • one course in microeconomics [1]
  • one course in macroeconomics [2]
  • two courses in calculus (from the math/physical science sequence) [3]
  • one advanced course in English composition
  1. A score of 4 or higher on the AP Microeconomics exam can be used in place of the microeconomics course.
  2. A score of 4 or higher on the AP Macroeconomics exam can be used in place of the macroeconomics course.
  3. A score of 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam or 4 on the BC exam can be used in place of the first calculus course.
    A score of 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam can be used in place of both calculus courses.

* Demand for this major significantly exceeds space available. You must be admitted directly into this major; you will not be able to change to this major after admission to UCLA. Students are classified as Pre-Economics until they complete the preparation courses at UCLA.

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