USC Business Administration (Real Estate Finance)
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation USC lists for Business Administration (Real Estate Finance) 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.

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Business Administration (Real Estate Finance)

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Major Requirements

USC Business Administration (Real Estate Finance) Major Preparation

The courses USC lists as Business Administration (Real Estate Finance) 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

Required Course (4 units)

Required

FBE 391 Real Estate Finance and Investment

Also listed by USC

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

Electives (12 units)

BAEP 423 Management of Small Businesses
DSO 455 Project Management
MOR 469 Negotiation and Persuasion

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does USC have a Business Administration major for transfer students?

Yes. USC offers Business Administration (Real Estate Finance) 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 (Real Estate Finance) 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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