MiraCosta College to SDSU
Economics Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for every one of SDSU's 5 Economics prep courses, so you can finish all of the listed prep at MiraCosta. Start with ECON 101 and CSIT 120.
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MiraCosta College
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San Diego State University
EconomicsMajor Requirements
Economics Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy San Diego State University's Economics major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at SDSU | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 101 — Principles of Economics: Macro | ECON 101 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| ECON 102 — Principles of Economics: Micro | ECON 102 — Principles of Economics | 3 |
| CSIT 120 — Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems | MIS 180 — Principles of Information Systems | 3 |
| BUS 204 or BUS 204H or STAT C1000 — Business Statistics | STAT 119 — Elementary Statistics for Business (choose 1) | 3 |
| BTEC 180 (or another listed option) — Biostatistics | STAT 250 — Statistical Principles and Practices (choose 1) | 4 |
| MATH 115 or MATH 150 or MATH 150H — Calculus with Applications | MATH 120 — Calculus for Business Analysis (choose 1) | 5 |
| MATH 150 or MATH 150H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | MATH 150 — Calculus I (choose 1) | 5 |
General Education
Foundation GE at MiraCosta College
Complete these five courses at MiraCosta College to start your SDSU 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 102
Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology
CHEM 103
Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors
HIST 100
World History to 1500
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1001
Critical Thinking and Writing
| Area | Course at MiraCosta College | Units |
|---|---|---|
Life Science | BIO 102 — Introductory Biology: Ecology and Environmental Biology | 4 |
Physical Science | CHEM 103 — Chemistry and Society: For Non-Science Majors | 3 |
Humanities | HIST 100 — World History to 1500 | 3 |
English CompositionCCN | ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
Critical ThinkingCCN | ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 |
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MiraCosta covers all 5 listed courses
Every SDSU Economics prep course in the transfer agreement has a MiraCosta match, so none of the listed prep has to wait. Take them all before you apply.
Start with ECON 101 and CSIT 120
ECON 101 and CSIT 120 sit at the start of their sequences for this route, so they fit your first semester, next to ENGL C1000 for English composition.
More than one way to cover STAT 119
For SDSU STAT 119, MiraCosta accepts BUS 204 or BUS 204H or STAT C1000. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at MiraCosta for SDSU Economics?
ECON 101, ECON 102, CSIT 120, BUS 204 or BUS 204H or STAT C1000, BTEC 180, MATH 115 or MATH 150 or MATH 150H and MATH 150 or MATH 150H. Together they match 5 of the 5 prep courses SDSU lists for Economics.
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for SDSU Economics?
Nothing in the transfer agreement. Every SDSU Economics prep course listed has a MiraCosta match.
Does MiraCosta ECON 101 transfer to SDSU?
Yes, for Economics. MiraCosta ECON 101 (Principles of Economics: Macro) is the match for SDSU ECON 101 (Principles of Economics) in the transfer agreement.
What should I take first at MiraCosta for SDSU Economics?
ECON 101 and CSIT 120, plus ENGL C1000 for English composition. They sit at the start of their sequences.
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Related Transfer Plans
MiraCosta College students transferring to San Diego State University for Economics can match 5 of 5 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including ECON 101 and ECON 102. Every listed course has a MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. ECON 101 and CSIT 120 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and San Diego State University, and you get the classes you need for Economics, semester by semester.
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