USC International Relations (Global Business)
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation USC lists for International Relations (Global Business) transfers starts with IR 210gw, ECON 203g and ECON 351x; 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 International Relations (Global Business)

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Major Requirements

USC International Relations (Global Business) Major Preparation

The courses USC lists as International Relations (Global Business) 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.

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IR 210gw International Relations: Introductory Analysis

Complete 1 of these

ECON 203g Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 351x Microeconomics for Business

Complete 1 of these

ECON 205g Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 352x Macroeconomics for Business

Complete 1 of these

MATH 118gx Calculus for Business and Economics
MATH 125g Calculus I

International Political Economy Course

Complete all of these

IR 324 Multinational Enterprises and World Politics
IR 325 North-South Relations in the Global Economy
IR 326 U.S. Foreign Economic Policy
IR 328 The Evolving Global Economic Architecture-Capital Mobility
IR 329 The Global Finance and Monetary Regime
IR 330 Politics of the World Economy
IR 331 The Global Economy 2040
IR 332 Money, Guns and Oil
IR 420 Political Economy of Corruption
ACCT 410x Foundations of Accounting
BUAD 310g Applied Business Statistics
BUAD 312g Statistics and Data Science for Business
ECON 317 Introduction to Statistics for Economists
BUAD 306 Business Finance
BUAD 308 Advanced Business Finance
FBE 402 Government and Business
FBE 403 Introduction to the Legal Environment of Business
FBE 421 Financial Analysis and Valuation
FBE 423 Introduction to Venture Capital and Private Equity
FBE 429 International Business Law
FBE 432 Corporate Financial Strategy
FBE 436 Financial Management of Multinational Corporations
FBE 437 Entrepreneurial Finance: Financial Management for Developing Firms
FBE 440 Trading and Exchanges
FBE 441 Investments
FBE 443 Introduction to Forecasting and Risk Analysis
FBE 458 Law of Forming, Financing and Managing Businesses
FBE 459 Financial Derivatives
FBE 460 Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring
FBE 462 International Trade, Finance and Commercial Policy
BUAD 307 Marketing Fundamentals
MKT 402 Introduction to Marketing Analytics
MKT 405 Marketing Communication and Promotion Strategy
MKT 410 Professional Selling
MKT 425 Digital Marketing Fundamentals
MKT 445 New Product Development and Branding
MKT 450 Consumer Behavior and Marketing
MKT 465 Multicultural Marketing
BUAD 304 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
MOR 421 Social and Ethical Issues in Business
MOR 451 Mastering Decision Making
MOR 462 Management Consulting
MOR 466 Business and Environmental Sustainability
MOR 467 Innovation in Business: How Companies Win
MOR 469 Negotiation and Persuasion
MOR 470 Global Leadership
MOR 471 Managing and Developing People
MOR 472 Power, Politics and Influence
MOR 473 Designing and Leading Teams
MOR 492 Global Strategy

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does USC have an International Relations major for transfer students?

Yes. USC offers International Relations (Global Business) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to USC for International Relations?

USC's International Relations (Global Business) major preparation includes IR 210gw, ECON 203g, ECON 351x, ECON 205g, ECON 352x and MATH 118gx, 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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