San Diego State University Economics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation San Diego State University lists for Economics transfers starts with ECON 101, ECON 102 and MIS 180; the full list is below.
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San Diego State University Economics Major Preparation
The courses San Diego State University lists as Economics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are SDSU's own; each community college plan below shows the matching class at that college.
Preparation for the major
Complete all of these
- ECON 101 Principles of Economics
- ECON 102 Principles of Economics
- MIS 180 Principles of Information Systems
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 201 Statistical Methods
- STAT 119 Elementary Statistics for Business
- STAT 250 Statistical Principles and Practices
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 202 Introduction to Mathematical Economics
- MATH 120 Calculus for Business Analysis
- MATH 124 Calculus for the Life Sciences
- MATH 150 Calculus I
Admission
What SDSU Says About Economics Transfers
- SDSU is impacted in every major. The fall 2027 minimum GPA for Economics B.A. is 2.40, and applicants above it or from the local admission area get priority.
- All major prep in the SDSU catalog must be done by the end of spring 2027. Summer 2027 courses do not count.
From these university pages, checked September 24, 2026: admissions.sdsu.edu · admissions.sdsu.edu · admissions.sdsu.edu
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SDSU Economics Plans by College
Each page lists that college's classes for San Diego State University's Economics major preparation, course by course.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Diego State University have a Economics major for transfer students?
Yes. San Diego State University offers Economics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to San Diego State University for Economics?
San Diego State University's Economics major preparation includes ECON 101, ECON 102, MIS 180, ECON 201, STAT 119 and STAT 250, with more courses in the list on this page. Each community college plan on this page shows which of that college's classes match.
Which community colleges have a SDSU Economics transfer plan on Transfermatic?
American River College, College of the Canyons, De Anza College, Diablo Valley College, El Camino College, Irvine Valley College, Las Positas College, MiraCosta College and 10 more. Each plan lists that college's classes for San Diego State University's Economics major preparation.
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