MiraCosta College to UCSD
Business Economics (Rady) Transfer Plan
MiraCosta has a match for 6 of UCSD's 9 Business Economics (Rady) prep courses. ECON 5, MGT 16 and MGT 71 have no MiraCosta match, so plan for them before you apply.
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MiraCosta College
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UC San Diego
Business Economics (Rady)Major Requirements
Business Economics (Rady) Major Preparation
Courses at MiraCosta College that satisfy UC San Diego's Business Economics (Rady) major preparation, mapped and verified by Transfermatic's transfer engine.
| Course at MiraCosta College | Satisfies at UCSD | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 150 or MATH 150H — Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | MATH 20A — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 5 |
| MATH 155 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | MATH 20B — Calculus for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MATH 260 — Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | MATH 20C — Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| ECON 102 — Principles of Economics: Micro | ECON 1 — Principles of Microeconomics (choose 1) | 3 |
| ECON 101 — Principles of Economics: Macro | ECON 3 — Principles of Macroeconomics (choose 1) | 3 |
| No MiraCosta match | ECON 5 — Data Analytics for the Social Sciences | — |
| ACCT 201 — Financial Accounting | MGT 4 — Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 202 — Managerial Accounting | MGT 5 — Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| No MiraCosta match | MGT 16 — Personal Ethics at Work | — |
| No MiraCosta 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 MiraCosta College
Complete these five courses at MiraCosta 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 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 |
3 semesters minimum for MATH C2210 onward
MATH C2210, then MATH C2220, then MATH 260: each needs the one before, so 3 semesters minimum. Start MATH C2210 in your first semester. Placing higher shortens it.
MiraCosta semesters, UCSD quarters
MiraCosta 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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Common Mistakes for This Transfer Path
3 UCSD requirements have no MiraCosta match
MiraCosta 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 C2210 and MATH 150
MATH C2210 and MATH 150 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 MATH 20A
For UCSD MATH 20A, MiraCosta accepts MATH 150 or MATH 150H. You need only one of them, so pick whichever fits your schedule.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take at MiraCosta for UCSD Business Economics (Rady)?
MATH 150 or MATH 150H, MATH 155, MATH 260, ECON 102, ECON 101, ACCT 201 and ACCT 202. Together they match 6 of the 9 prep courses UCSD lists for Business Economics (Rady).
What doesn't MiraCosta cover for UCSD Business Economics (Rady)?
ECON 5, MGT 16 and MGT 71. MiraCosta lists no course for them, so check UCSD's Business Economics (Rady) page for whether they have to be finished before you transfer.
Does MiraCosta MATH 155 transfer to UCSD?
Yes, for Business Economics (Rady). MiraCosta MATH 155 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry II) is the match for UCSD MATH 20B (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 MiraCosta.
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Related Transfer Plans
MiraCosta College students transferring to UC San Diego for Business Economics (Rady) can match 6 of 9 lower-division prep courses at MiraCosta, including MATH 150 or MATH 150H and MATH 155. ECON 5 and MGT 16 have no MiraCosta College equivalent in the 2025-2026 agreement. MATH C2210 and MATH 150 are good first-semester picks. On Transfermatic, put in MiraCosta College and UC San Diego, and you get the classes you need for Business Economics (Rady), semester by semester.
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