Bakersfield College to UCLA
Business Economics Transfer Plan
Bakersfield has a match for 6 of UCLA's 8 Business Economics prep courses. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no Bakersfield match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Business EconomicsMajor Requirements
Business Economics Major Preparation
Courses at Bakersfield College that satisfy UCLA's Business Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Bakersfield College | Satisfies at UCLA | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON B1 — Principles of Economics - Micro | ECON 1 — Principles of Economics(Microeconomics) | 3 |
| ECON B2 — Principles of Economics - Macro | ECON 2 — Principles of Economics(Macroeconomics) | 3 |
| No Bakersfield match | ECON 11 — Microeconomic Theory | — |
| No Bakersfield match | ECON 41 — Probability and Statistics for Economists | — |
| BSAD B1 — Financial Accounting | MGMT 1A — Principles of Accounting: Introduction to Financial Accounting Principles | 4 |
| BSAD B2 — Managerial Accounting | MGMT 1B — Principles of Accounting:Introduction to Managerial Accounting Principles | 3 |
| MATH B6A — Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | MATH 31A — Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| MATH B6B — Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | MATH 31B — Integration and Infinite Series | 4 |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UCLA after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at Bakersfield College
Complete these five courses at Bakersfield College to start your UCLA GE pattern. Finishing full IGETC/Cal-GETC at the CC is ideal — these five give you the broadest head start, and CCN-tagged courses stay portable if you switch community colleges.
BIOL B11
Concepts of Biology
CHEM B10
Chemistry and Society
HIST B1
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at Bakersfield College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIOL B11 — Concepts of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM B10 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST B1 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
4 semesters minimum for MATH B1A onward
MATH B1A through MATH B6B: 4 courses, each needing the one before, so 4 semesters minimum. Start MATH B1A in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
Bakersfield semesters, UCLA quarters
Bakersfield runs on semesters and UCLA on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCLA's quicker quarter schedule.
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2 UCLA requirements have no Bakersfield match
Bakersfield lists no course for ECON 11 and ECON 41. Check UCLA's Business Economics page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH B1A and ECON B1
MATH B1A and ECON B1 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCLA looks for
You must be admitted directly as Pre-Business Economics or Pre-Economics. You cannot switch into it after admission or add it as a double major.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at Bakersfield for UCLA Business Economics?
ECON B1, ECON B2, BSAD B1, BSAD B2, MATH B6A and MATH B6B. Together they match 6 of the 8 prep courses UCLA lists for Business Economics.
What doesn't Bakersfield cover for UCLA Business Economics?
ECON 11 and ECON 41. Bakersfield lists no course for them, so check UCLA's Business Economics page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Bakersfield ECON B1 transfer to UCLA?
Yes, for Business Economics. Bakersfield ECON B1 (Principles of Economics - Micro) is the match for UCLA ECON 1 (Principles of Economics(Microeconomics)) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCLA's transfer admit rate for Business Economics?
10% of all transfer applicants to UCLA Business Economics were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to Bakersfield.
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Related Transfer Plans
Bakersfield College students transferring to UCLA for Business Economics can match 6 of 8 lower-division prep courses at Bakersfield, including ECON B1 and ECON B2. ECON 11 and ECON 41 have no Bakersfield College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH B1A and ECON B1 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Bakersfield College and UCLA, and you get the classes you need for Business Economics, semester by semester.
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