USC Business Administration (International Relations)
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Business Administration (International Relations) transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and BUAD 280; the full list is below.
82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Business Administration (International Relations) Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Business Administration (International Relations) major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Composition/Writing Requirements (8 units)
Complete all of these
- WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
- WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
Business Requirements
Complete all of these
- BUAD 280 Introduction to Financial Accounting
- BUAD 281 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
- BUAD 302 Communication Strategy in Business
- BUAD 304 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- BUAD 307 Marketing Fundamentals
- BUAD 425 Introduction to Business Analytics
- BUAD 427 Advanced Introduction to Business Analytics with AI
- BUAD 489 Practicum
- BUAD 497 Strategic Management
- ECON 351x Microeconomics for Business
- ECON 352x Macroeconomics for Business
Complete 1 of these
- BUAD 306 Business Finance
- BUAD 308 Advanced Business Finance
Complete 1 of these
- BUAD 310g Applied Business Statistics
- BUAD 312g Statistics and Data Science for Business
Complete 1 of these
- BUAD 311 Operations Management
- BUAD 313 Advanced Operations Management and Analytics
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 118gx Calculus for Business and Economics
- MATH 125g Calculus I
International Relations Requirements
Required
- IR 210gw International Relations: Introductory Analysis
International Political Economy Courses (4 units)
Complete all of these
- IR 324 Multinational Enterprises and World Politics
- IR 325 North-South Relations in the Global Economy
- IR 326 U.S. Foreign Economic Policy
- IR 330 Politics of the World Economy
International Relations Regional Courses (8 units)
Complete all of these
- IR 333 China in International Affairs
- IR 345 Russian and Post-Soviet Foreign Policy
- IR 360 International Relations of the Pacific Rim
- IR 361 South and Southeast Asia in International Affairs
- IR 362 The International Relations of the Contemporary Middle East
- IR 363 Middle East Political Economy
- IR 364 The Political Economy of Latin American Development
- IR 365 Politics and Democracy in Latin America
- IR 367 Africa in International Affairs
- IR 369 Post-War European Relations
- IR 383 Conflict Mediation & Negotiation
- IR 385 European Foreign Policy and Security Issues
- IR 439 Political Economy of Russia and Eurasia
- IR 442 Japanese Foreign Policy
- IR 465 Contemporary Issues in United States-Latin America Relations
- IR 468 European Integration
Also listed by USC
USC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
International Relations Electives (8 units)
- IR 305w Managing New Global Problems
- IR 306 International Organizations
- IR 310 Peace and Conflict Studies
- IR 315 Ethnicity and Nationalism in World Politics
- IR 316 Gender and Global Issues
- IR 323 Politics of Global Environment
- IR 341 Foreign Policy Analysis
- IR 344 The Global South in World Politics
- IR 381 Introduction to International Security
- IR 382w Order and Disorder in Global Affairs
- IR 402 Theories of War
- IR 427 Seminar on Economics and Security
- IR 444w Theories of Global Society
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Business Administration major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Business Administration (International Relations) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Business Administration?
USC's Business Administration (International Relations) major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, BUAD 280, BUAD 281, BUAD 302 and BUAD 304, 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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