UC Berkeley Industrial Engineering & Operations Research
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Industrial Engineering & Operations Research transfers starts with CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL and BIOLOGY 1A; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Berkeley for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Industrial Engineering & Operations Research Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Industrial Engineering & Operations Research major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Required courses for admission
Complete 1 of these
- CHEM 1A General Chemistry and CHEM 1AL General Chemistry Laboratory
- BIOLOGY 1A General Biology Lecture (Cells, Genetics, Animal Form & Function) and BIOLOGY 1AL General Biology Laboratory
- BIOLOGY 1B General Biology (Plant Form & Function, Ecology, Evolution)
Courses listed
- MATH 51 Calculus I
- MATH 52 Calculus II
- MATH 53 Multivariable Calculus
- MATH 54 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers
- PHYSICS 7B Physics for Scientists and Engineers
- COMPSCI 61A The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
- COMPSCI C8 Foundations of Data Science
Courses listed
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B
Also listed by UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Strongly recommended courses
- ENGIN 7 Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (MATLAB)
9 units from these
- CIV ENG 11 Engineered Systems and Sustainability
- CIV ENG C30 Introduction to Solid Mechanics
- CIV ENG 60 Structure and Properties of Civil Engineering Materials
- CIV ENG 70 Engineering Geology
- EECS 16A Designing Information Devices and Systems I
- EECS 16B Designing Information Devices and Systems II
- ENGIN 26 Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design
- ENGIN 29 Manufacturing and Design Communication
- MAT SCI 45 Properties of Materials and MAT SCI 45L Properties of Materials Laboratory
- MEC ENG 40 Thermodynamics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Berkeley have an Industrial Engineering & Operations Research major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Industrial Engineering & Operations Research (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Industrial Engineering & Operations Research?
UC Berkeley's Industrial Engineering & Operations Research major preparation includes CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AL, BIOLOGY 1A, BIOLOGY 1AL, BIOLOGY 1B and MATH 51, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Industrial Engineering & Operations Research?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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