San Francisco State University Economics
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation San Francisco State University lists for Economics transfers starts with ECON 101, ECON 102 and DS 212; the full list is below.

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

115

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Economics

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Major Requirements

San Francisco State University Economics Major Preparation

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

Core courses

Complete all of these

ECON 101 Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 102 Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis

Complete 1 of these

DS 212 Business Statistics I
MATH 124 Elementary Statistics

Complete 1 of these options

DS 110 Calculus with Business Applications
MATH 110 Business Calculus
MATH 226 Calculus I
MATH 107 Mathematics for Business Calculus I · MATH 108 Mathematics for Business Calculus II

Also listed by SFSU

SFSU lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

Approved electives

2 of these

MATH 227 Calculus II
MATH 228 Calculus III
MATH 245 Elementary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, SFSU's own Economics requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does San Francisco State University have an Economics major for transfer students?

Yes. San Francisco 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 Francisco State University for Economics?

San Francisco State University's Economics major preparation includes ECON 101, ECON 102, DS 212, MATH 124, DS 110 and MATH 110, 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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