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    USC Economics and Data Science
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation USC lists for Economics and Data Science transfers starts with ECON 203g, ECON 205g and ECON 303; 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.

    82
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Economics and Data Science

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    Major Requirements

    USC Economics and Data Science Major Preparation

    The courses USC lists as Economics and Data Science 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.

    Economics (28 units)

    Complete all of these

    • ECON 203g Principles of Microeconomics
    • ECON 205g Principles of Macroeconomics
    • ECON 303 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
    • ECON 305 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
    • ECON 317 Introduction to Statistics for Economists
    • ECON 318 Introduction to Econometrics
    • ECON 460 Economic Applications of Machine Learning

    Mathematics (12 units)

    Complete all of these

    • MATH 125g Calculus I
    • MATH 126g Calculus II
    • MATH 225 Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations

    Computer Science (6 units)

    Complete all of these

    • CSCI 102L Introduction to Programming
    • CSCI 103L Object Oriented Programming

    Information Technology Program and Data Science (10 units)

    Complete all of these

    • DSCI 250 Introduction to Data Science
    • DSCI 351 Foundations of Data Management
    • TAC 115 Programming in Python

    Also listed by USC

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

    Elective (4 units)

    • DSCI 352 Applied Machine Learning and Data Mining
    • DSCI 454 Visualization for Data-driven Decision Making
    • ECON 419 Advanced Econometrics
    • ECON 470 Professional Research in Economics and Data Science
    • MATH 226g Calculus III
    • QBIO 401 Introduction to Computational Analysis of Biological Data

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does USC have an Economics and Data Science major for transfer students?

    Yes. USC offers Economics and Data Science and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Economics and Data Science?

    USC's Economics and Data Science major preparation includes ECON 203g, ECON 205g, ECON 303, ECON 305, ECON 317 and ECON 318, 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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