UC Merced Management and Business Economics
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 61% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Management and Business Economics were admitted (261 of 428). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.16–3.77.
The major preparation UC Merced lists for Management and Business Economics transfers starts with ECON 001, MATH 011 and MATH 021; the full list is below.
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Merced for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Merced Management and Business Economics Major Preparation
The courses UC Merced lists as Management and Business Economics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Merced's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major preparation courses required for transfer
Required
- ECON 001 Introduction to Economics
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 011 Calculus I
- MATH 021 Calculus I for Physical Sciences & Engineering
Accounting requirement
Required
- ECON 006A Financial Accounting I
Complete 1 of these
- ECON 006B Financial Accounting II
- ECON 007 Managerial Accounting
English composition
Required
- WRI 001 Academic Writing
Second course in english composition
Required
- WRI 010 College Reading and Composition
Also listed by UC Merced
UC Merced lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Additional major preparation courses
- ECON 005 Introduction to Business and Finance
- ECON 010 Statistical Inference
- CSE 005 Introduction to Computer Applications
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Merced Management and Business Economics transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 61% of transfer applicants to UC Merced Management and Business Economics were admitted (261 of 428). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.16–3.77.
Does UC Merced have a Management and Business Economics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Merced offers Management and Business Economics (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for Management and Business Economics?
UC Merced's Management and Business Economics major preparation includes ECON 001, MATH 011, MATH 021, ECON 006A, ECON 006B and ECON 007, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Merced for Management and Business Economics?
Admitted Management and Business Economics transfers to UC Merced had GPAs of 3.16–3.77.
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