USC Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation)
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation) 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 (Leadership and Innovation) Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation) 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 Core Courses
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 306 Business Finance
- BUAD 308 Advanced Business Finance
- BUAD 307 Marketing Fundamentals
- BUAD 310g Applied Business Statistics
- BUAD 312g Statistics and Data Science for Business
- BUAD 311 Operations Management
- BUAD 313 Advanced Operations Management and Analytics
- 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
- MATH 118gx Calculus for Business and Economics
- MATH 125g Calculus I
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Business Administration major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation) 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 (Leadership and Innovation) 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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