Las Positas College to UCSD
Business Economics (Rady) Transfer Plan
Las Positas has a match for 6 of UCSD's 9 Business Economics (Rady) prep courses. ECON 5, MGT 16 and MGT 71 have no Las Positas match, so plan for them before you apply.
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Las Positas College
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UC San Diego
Business Economics (Rady)Major Requirements
Business Economics (Rady) Major Preparation
Courses at Las Positas College that satisfy UC San Diego's Business Economics (Rady) major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at Las Positas College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1 — Calculus I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 2 — Calculus II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 3 — Multivariable Calculus | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| ECON C2001 — Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics (choose 1) | 3 |
| ECON C2002 — Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 3 — Principles of Macroeconomics (choose 1) | 3 |
| No Las Positas match | ECON 5 — Data Analytics for the Social Sciences | — |
| BUSN 1A — Financial Accounting | MGT 4 — Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUSN 1B — Managerial Accounting | MGT 5 — Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| No Las Positas match | MGT 16 — Personal Ethics at Work | — |
| No Las Positas 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 Las Positas College
Complete these five courses at Las Positas College 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.
BIO 10
Introduction to the Science of Biology
CHEM 12A
Organic Chemistry I
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
COMM C1000
Introduction to Public Speaking
| Area | Course at Las Positas College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 10 — Introduction to the Science of Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 12A — Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
HumanitiesCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
Oral CommunicationCCN | COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
3 semesters minimum for MATH 1 onward
MATH 1, then MATH 2, then MATH 3: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH 1 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
Las Positas semesters, UCSD quarters
Las Positas 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 Las Positas match
Las Positas 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 1 and ECON C2001
MATH 1 and ECON C2001 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 Las Positas for UCSD Business Economics (Rady)?
MATH 1, MATH 2, MATH 3, ECON C2001, ECON C2002, BUSN 1A and BUSN 1B. Together they match 6 of the 9 prep courses UCSD lists for Business Economics (Rady).
What doesn't Las Positas cover for UCSD Business Economics (Rady)?
ECON 5, MGT 16 and MGT 71. Las Positas lists no course for them, so check UCSD's Business Economics (Rady) page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does Las Positas MATH 1 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Business Economics (Rady). Las Positas MATH 1 (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 Las Positas.
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Related Transfer Plans
Las Positas College students transferring to UC San Diego for Business Economics (Rady) can match 6 of 9 lower-division prep courses at Las Positas, including MATH 1 and MATH 2. ECON 5 and MGT 16 have no Las Positas College equivalent in the 2026-2027 agreement. MATH 1 and ECON C2001 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in Las Positas College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Business Economics (Rady), semester by semester.
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