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    UC San Diego Business Data Science
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation UC San Diego lists for Business Data Science transfers starts with MATH 18, MATH 20A and MATH 20B; the full list is below.

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

    34 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UCSD 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 Business Data Science

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    Major Requirements

    UC San Diego Business Data Science Major Preparation

    The courses UC San Diego lists as Business Data Science major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are UCSD's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower division major requirements

    Courses listed

    • MATH 18 Linear Algebra
    • MATH 20A Calculus for Science and Engineering
    • MATH 20B Calculus for Science and Engineering
    • MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering

    Courses listed

    • DSC 10 Principles of Data Science
    • DSC 20 Programming and Basic Data Structures for Data Science
    • DSC 40A Theoretical Foundations of Data Science I
    • DSC 80 The Practice and Application of Data Science

    Also listed by UCSD

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

    Additional major requirements

    • DSC 31 Introduction to R Programming
    • MGT 45 Principles of Accounting
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, UCSD's own Business Data Science requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does UC San Diego have a Business Data Science major for transfer students?

    Yes. UC San Diego offers Business Data Science (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to UC San Diego for Business Data Science?

    UC San Diego's Business Data Science major preparation includes MATH 18, MATH 20A, MATH 20B, MATH 20C, DSC 10 and DSC 20, 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 San Diego Business Data Science?

    UC San Diego does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).

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