Program Overview

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Introduction to the B.S. in Business Economics Program

The B.S. in Business Economics Major is a collaborative, interdisciplinary degree program between the Rady School and the Department of Economics at UC San Diego. This major aims to teach students how to operate within firms and how firms operate within markets.

Declaring the Major

The B.S. in Business Economics Major is open to registered UC San Diego students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Students can view two- and four-year academic plans on the Department of Economics website. To declare the major, students can use the Major/Minor Tool on Tritonlink. If experiencing difficulties, students should contact the Economics Department.

Major Requirements

The program provides training in core economics disciplines (microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics) and core business disciplines (accounting, finance, management, marketing, operations). Students must take all courses for the Business Economics major for a letter grade.

Lower Division Requirements

• Math 10A/20A
• Math 10B/20B
• Math 10C/20C
• Econ 1: Principles of Microeconomics
• Econ 3: Principles of Macroeconomics
• Econ 5/Poli 5: Data Analytics for the Social Sciences
• MGT 45: Principles of Accounting (or MGT/ECON 4 and MGT 5)
• MGT 16: Personal Ethics at Work
• MGT 71/R: Operating a Successful Business (previously called "Business Process and Operations Management")

Upper Division Requirements

UD Core Classes

• Econ 100A: Microeconomics, A
• Econ 100B: Microeconomics, B
• Econ 110B: Short-Run Macroeconomics
• Econ 120A: Econometrics, A
• Econ 120B: Econometrics, B
• MGT 100: Customer Analytics
• MGT 160: Experiments in Firms
• MGT 162/162R: Negotiations
• MGT 164: Business and Organizational Leadership
• MGT 180/R: Business Finance

UD Electives

• One MGT course 100-199
• One ECON course 100-199
• One MGT or one ECON course 100-199

Frequently Asked Questions

Declaring the Business Economics Major

The major is available to declare using the Major/Minor Tool on Tritonlink, with the major code EN30.

Senior Students

Senior students should contact their College regarding the Quarter Limitation policy. If they have 150+ units, any major change requires Department and College Approval.

Newly Admitted Students

Newly admitted students can declare the major after enrolling in courses for their first quarter at UCSD.

Double Majoring

The major is open to all students, except those with specific majors like Economics, Management Science, and others. Students cannot major in Business Economics and minor in Business due to curriculum overlap.

Minor Requirements

Students can major in Business Economics and minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Accounting, or Supply Chain, with a maximum overlap of two upper-division courses.

Undergraduate Majors

• Business Economics
• International Studies-International Business
• Business Psychology

Program Details

The B.S. in Business Economics program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business and economics principles, preparing them for careers in various fields. The program's interdisciplinary approach ensures that students gain a broad perspective on how businesses operate within markets and how economies function. With its rigorous curriculum and emphasis on both theoretical and practical knowledge, the B.S. in Business Economics program at UC San Diego is an excellent choice for students seeking a well-rounded education in business and economics.