USC Computer Science/Business Administration
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Computer Science/Business Administration transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and ENGR 102; 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 Computer Science/Business Administration Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Computer Science/Business Administration 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
Engineering (2 units)
Required
- ENGR 102 Viterbi First-Year Academy
Mathematics (8 units)
Complete all of these
- MATH 125g Calculus I
- MATH 126g Calculus II
- MATH 129 Calculus II for Engineers and Scientists
Basic Science (4 units)
Complete 1 of these
- BISC 120Lg General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
- BISC 121Lg Advanced General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
- CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
- CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry
- PHYS 151Lg Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- PHYS 161Lg Advanced Principles of Physics I
Statistics and Probability (4 units)
Complete 1 of these
- BUAD 310g Applied Business Statistics
- BUAD 312g Statistics and Data Science for Business
- EE 364 Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Computer Scientists
- MATH 407 Probability Theory
Linear Algebra (4 units)
Complete 1 of these
- EE 141L Applied Linear Algebra for Engineering
- MATH 225 Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations
- MATH 235 Linear Algebra and Applications
Computer Science Requirements (30 units)
Complete all of these
- CSCI 102L Introduction to Programming
- CSCI 103L Object Oriented Programming
- CSCI 104L Data Structures
- CSCI 170 Discrete Methods in Computer Science
- CSCI 201 Principles of Software Development
- CSCI 270 Introduction to Algorithms and Theory of Computing
- CSCI 310 Software Engineering
- CSCI 401 Capstone: Design and Construction of Large Software Systems
Business Requirements (36 units)
Complete all of these
- ACCT 410x Foundations of Accounting
- BUAD 302 Communication Strategy in Business
- BUAD 304 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- BUAD 306 Business Finance
- BUAD 307 Marketing Fundamentals
- BUAD 497 Strategic Management
- ECON 351x Microeconomics for Business
- ECON 352x Macroeconomics for Business
Complete 1 of these
- BUAD 311 Operations Management
- BUAD 313 Advanced Operations Management and Analytics
Practicum (0 units)
Required
- ENGR 495 Practicum
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Computer Science/Business Administration major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Computer Science/Business Administration and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Computer Science/Business Administration?
USC's Computer Science/Business Administration major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, ENGR 102, MATH 125g, MATH 126g and MATH 129, 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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