USC Business of Innovation
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Business of Innovation transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and MATH 125g; 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 of Innovation Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Business of 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
Math Requirement (4 Units)
Complete all of these
- MATH 125g Calculus I
- MATH 118gx Calculus for Business and Economics
Design Core (8 Units)
Required
- ACAD 176 Rapid Visualization
Complete 1 of these
- ACAD 324g The Practice of Design: Ideation to Innovation
- ACAD 325 Human Technology Interaction and the User Experience
Technology Core (12 Units)
Required
- ACAD 274 Designing Interactive Data Systems
Complete 8 units from these
- ACAD 222 Introduction to Machine Intelligence
- ACAD 230 Introduction to Interactive Physical Computing
- ACAD 275 Dev I
- ACAD 276 Dev II
- ACAD 431 Devices and Systems for Body Computing
- IDSN 539 Extended Reality Development
- IDSN 544 Transformative Artificial Intelligence in Society
Design Strategy Core (16 Units)
Complete 16 units from these
- ACAD 174 Innovators Forum
- ACAD 360 Design Strategy: Problem Solving for Organizations
- ACAD 475a The Garage Experience
- ACAD 475b The Garage Experience
Extended Reality
Complete all of these
- ACAD 187 Digital Toolbox: 3D Design
- ACAD 180 Digital Toolbox: Audio and Video
- ACAD 207 Narrative Technology and the Human Experience
- ACAD 217 Extended Reality Design
- ACAD 281 Constructing Experiences
- IDSN 537 Extended Reality for Fashion
- IDSN 539 Extended Reality Development
Interactive Technologies and Physical Computing
Complete all of these
- ACAD 230 Introduction to Interactive Physical Computing
- ACAD 275 Dev I
- ACAD 276 Dev II
- ACAD 280 Information Design
- ACAD 415 Dev III: Designing Applications for Emerging Platforms
- ACAD 431 Devices and Systems for Body Computing
- ACAD 535 Ambient Computing for Fashion
- AME 201 Statics
- AME 204 Mechanics of Materials and Structures
- AME 301 Dynamics
- MASC 310L Materials Behavior and Processing
- TAC 344 Advanced iOS App Development
- TAC 365 Data Structures in C++
- TAC 382 Mobile Game Development
- TAC 388 Developing Smart Devices
- TAC 404 Advanced Front-End Web Development
- TAC 405 Advanced Back-End Web Development
- TAC 425 Web Application Security
- TAC 460 Web Application Project
- TAC 468 Connected Devices Project
- TAC 476 Technologies for Interactive Marketing
Design Strategy
Complete all of these
- ACAD 281 Constructing Experiences
- ACAD 302 The Hacker Imagination: from Ancient Greece to Cupertino
- ACAD 307g Punk, Counterculture, and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Ethos
- ACAD 325 Human Technology Interaction and the User Experience
- ACAD 350 International Experience
- ACAD 377 Industry Practicum II: Designing and Implementing Real-World Solutions
- ACAD 450 Industry and Impact Projects
- ACAD 480 Design Research
- IDSN 515 Professional Practices Residential
- IDSN 522 Inclusive Design and Design Allyship
- IDSN 523 Product Design for User Experience
Health Innovation
Complete all of these
- ACAD 260 Introduction to Healthcare Innovation
- ACAD 422 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust in Connective Healthcare
- ACAD 431 Devices and Systems for Body Computing
- ACAD 432 Collaborative Prototyping in Health Innovation
- ACAD 463 Evidence Based Medicine for Health Innovators
- BPSI 411 Biopharmaceutical Marketing Analysis and Strategy
- SOWK 643 Advanced ISW Practice I: Adult Mental Health and Wellness
Product Innovation
Complete all of these
- ACAD 177 Digital Toolbox: Design
- ACAD 187 Digital Toolbox: 3D Design
- ACAD 188 Modeling Products with Solidworks
- ACAD 189 3D Tools for Product Design
- ACAD 245 Fundamentals of Product Design
- ACAD 288 Constructing Digital Worlds
- ACAD 344 Advanced iOS App Development
- ACAD 445 Designing Products For Licensing
- TAC 308 Computer-Aided Design for Bio-Mechanical Systems
Transformative AI
Complete all of these
- ACAD 220 Introduction to Data Innovation and Analytics
- ACAD 222 Introduction to Machine Intelligence
- ACAD 280 Information Design
- ACAD 422 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust in Connective Healthcare
- IDSN 543 Augmented Intelligence
- IDSN 544 Transformative Artificial Intelligence in Society
- TAC 449 Applications of Machine Learning
Business Requirements (44 Units)
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
- 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
- BUAD 425 Introduction to Business Analytics
- BUAD 427 Advanced Introduction to Business Analytics with AI
Complete 1 of these
- BAEP 450 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- BAEP 451 The Management of New Enterprises
Integrative Business Courses (8 Units)
Complete all of these
- ACAD 376 Industry Practicum I: Designing and Implementing Real-World Solutions
- ACAD 418 Innovation Practicum
- BUAD 497 Strategic Management
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Business of Innovation major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Business of Innovation and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Business of Innovation?
USC's Business of Innovation major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, MATH 125g, MATH 118gx, ACAD 176 and ACAD 324g, 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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