Cal State Northridge Economics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Economics transfers starts with ACCT 220, ECON 160 and ECON 161; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUN for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Economics

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Major Requirements

Cal State Northridge Economics Major Preparation

The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Economics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division major preparation courses

Complete all of these

ACCT 220 Introduction to Financial Accounting
ECON 160 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 161 Principles of Macroeconomics
ENGL 205 Business Communication in its Rhetorical Contexts
IS 212 Information Systems for Business Users

Calculus

Complete 1 of these

MATH 103 Mathematical Methods for Business
MATH 150A Calculus I
MATH 255A Calculus for the Life Sciences I

Statistics

Complete 1 of these

SOM 120 Basic Business Statistics
MATH 140BUS Introductory Statistics for Business

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cal State Northridge have an Economics major for transfer students?

Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Economics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Economics?

Cal State Northridge's Economics major preparation includes ACCT 220, ECON 160, ECON 161, ENGL 205, IS 212 and MATH 103, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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