College of the Canyons to UCSD
Business Economics (Rady) Transfer Plan
COC has a match for 6 of UCSD's 9 Business Economics (Rady) prep courses. ECON 5, MGT 16 and MGT 71 have no COC match, so plan for them before you apply.
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College of the Canyons
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Business Economics (Rady)Major Requirements
Business Economics (Rady) Major Preparation
Courses at College of the Canyons that satisfy UC San Diego's Business Economics (Rady) major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at College of the Canyons | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 211 — Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 212 — Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 213 — Calculus III | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| ECON 202 — Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics (choose 1) | 3 |
| ECON 201 — Macroeconomics | ECON 3 — Principles of Macroeconomics (choose 1) | 3 |
| No COC match | ECON 5 — Data Analytics for the Social Sciences | — |
| BUS 201 — Principles of Accounting I | MGT 4 — Financial Accounting | 5 |
| BUS 202 — Principles of Accounting II | MGT 5 — Managerial Accounting | 5 |
| No COC match | MGT 16 — Personal Ethics at Work | — |
| No COC match | MGT 71 — Business Process and Operations Management | — |
Courses with no equivalent must be taken at UC San Diego after transfer. Factor this into your first-year course plan.
General Education
Foundation GE at College of the Canyons
Complete these five courses at College of the Canyons to start your UCSD 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.
ANTHRO 101
Physical Anthropology
CHEM 100
Chemistry and Society
HIST 101
History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at College of the Canyons | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | ANTHRO 101 — Physical Anthropology | 3 |
Physical Science | CHEM 100 — Chemistry and Society | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 101 — History of Western Civilization: The Pre-Industrial West | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
5 semesters minimum for MATH 102 onward
MATH 102 through MATH 213: 5 courses, each needing the one before, so 5 semesters minimum, more than four fall and spring terms. Start MATH 102 first or plan on summer. Placing higher shortens it.
COC semesters, UCSD quarters
COC runs on semesters and UCSD on quarters. Your units convert when you transfer, one semester unit to 1.5 quarter units, and anything left runs on UCSD's quicker quarter schedule.
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3 UCSD requirements have no COC match
COC lists no course for ECON 5, MGT 16 and MGT 71. Check UCSD's Business Economics (Rady) page for whether they have to be done before you transfer, and plan where you'll cover them.
Start with MATH 102 and ECON 202
MATH 102 and ECON 202 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
What UCSD looks for
Minimum major prep must be complete by the end of spring before fall admission.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at COC for UCSD Business Economics (Rady)?
MATH 211, MATH 212, MATH 213, ECON 202, ECON 201, BUS 201 and BUS 202. Together they match 6 of the 9 prep courses UCSD lists for Business Economics (Rady).
What doesn't COC cover for UCSD Business Economics (Rady)?
ECON 5, MGT 16 and MGT 71. COC lists no course for them, so check UCSD's Business Economics (Rady) page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does COC MATH 211 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Business Economics (Rady). COC MATH 211 (Calculus I) is the match for UCSD MATH 20A (Calculus for Science and Engineering) in the transfer agreement.
What is UCSD's transfer admit rate for Business Economics (Rady)?
54% of all transfer applicants to UCSD Business Economics (Rady) were admitted in 2025. That figure covers applicants from every college, so it isn't specific to COC.
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College of the Canyons students transferring to UC San Diego for Business Economics (Rady) can match 6 of 9 lower-division prep courses at COC, including MATH 211 and MATH 212. ECON 5 and MGT 16 have no College of the Canyons equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH 102 and ECON 202 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in College of the Canyons and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Business Economics (Rady), semester by semester.
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