UC Santa Cruz Global Economics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation UC Santa Cruz lists for Global Economics transfers starts with ECON 1, ECON 2 and AM 11A; the full list is below.
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Major Requirements
UC Santa Cruz Global Economics Major Preparation
The courses UC Santa Cruz lists as Global Economics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UCSC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Required major preparation courses
Courses listed
- ECON 1 Introductory Microeconomics: Resource Allocation and Market Structure
- ECON 2 Introductory Macroeconomics: Aggregate Economic Activity
Complete 1 of these
- AM 11A Mathematical Methods for Economists I
- MATH 11A Calculus with Applications
- MATH 19A Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Also listed by UCSC
UCSC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended preparation
1 of these options
- AM 11B Mathematical Methods for Economists II
- MATH 11B Calculus with Applications · MATH 22 Introduction to Calculus of Several Variables
- MATH 19B Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics · MATH 23A Vector Calculus
- MATH 19B Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics · AM 30 Multivariate Calculus for Engineers
Additional major preparation courses
- STAT 17 Statistical Methods for Business and Economics
- STAT 17L Statistical Methods for Business and Economics Laboratory
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UC Santa Cruz have a Global Economics major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Santa Cruz offers Global Economics (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Santa Cruz for Global Economics?
UC Santa Cruz's Global Economics major preparation includes ECON 1, ECON 2, AM 11A, MATH 11A and MATH 19A. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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