Admission

Application for the major should be filed at the undergraduate counselors office in 2263 Bunche Hall. To apply, students must have completed at least 72 quarter units (but no more than 137 quarter units), one 12-unit term in residence in regular session at UCLA, and all courses listed under Preparation for the Major. In addition, they must be enrolled in UCLA regular session at the time of application.

Preeconomics Major

While students are completing the lower division preparation courses for the major, they may be classified as Preeconomics majors.

Preparation for the Major

Required: Economics 1, 2, 11, 41; one Writing II course or English Composition 129B; Mathematics 31A, and 31B or 31E. All courses must be taken for a letter grade. A 2.0 (C) grade is required in each premajor course. To enter the major, students must have a minimum 2.5 grade-point average in the economics and mathematics preparation courses and a GPA of at least 2.0 in any upper division courses taken for the major before applying.

Repetition of more than one preparation course or of any preparation course more than once results in automatic denial of admission to the major.

The Major

Required: Nine upper division courses in economics which must include Economics 101, 102, and one course from at least three different fields in economics selected from the major fields list below. All courses must be taken for a letter grade. Economics 100, 110, and 120 may not be included among the nine upper division courses. One or two of the nine courses may be selected from Management 120A, 120B, 122, 127A, 130A, 130B.

To graduate, students must have at least a 2.0 grade-point average in their upper division major courses, with grades of C– or better in Economics 101 and 102. Transfer credit is subject to department approval; consult an undergraduate counselor before enrolling in any courses for the major.

Major Fields

Economic theory (courses 101, 102, 105AH, 105BH, 106G, 106P, 107, 138, 139, 187); statistics, mathematical economics, and econometrics (courses 103, 141A, 141B, 141C, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147A, 147B, 148); economic development (courses 111, 112); international economics (courses 121, 122); public finance (courses 130, 133, M134A, 134B, M135, M136); regional economics (course 137); labor economics (courses 150, 151, 152); money and banking (courses 106F, 160, 161); government and industry (courses 106E, 106I, 170, 171, 172); economic institutions (courses 106H, 180, 181A, 181B, 183).

Economics B.A./Applied Economics M.S. Dual Program

An intercampus dual degree program between UCLA and UC Santa Cruz allows students to obtain a B.A. in Economics from UCLA and an M.S. in Applied Economics from UC Santa Cruz in five years. Consult the economics undergraduate counselor for additional information.

Business Economics B.A.

The B.A. program offers a major for students seeking a business orientation in their study of economics. It does not replicate the traditional undergraduate business school curriculum. Instead, it offers a more tightly focused curriculum that is guided by the rigorous logic and integrative perspective of economics. It is designed to prepare students for graduate education in business, economics, and law. The program requires students to include specific courses offered by the department and the John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management (see The Major).

Admission

Enrollment in the program is limited. Applications for admission are handled exclusively by the Department of Economics. To apply, students must have completed at least 72 quarter units (but no more than 137 quarter units), one 12-unit term in residence in regular session at UCLA, and all courses listed under Preparation for the Major. In addition, they must (1) be enrolled in UCLA regular session at the time of application, (2) have a 2.0 (C) minimum grade in each preparation course, (3) have a minimum 3.0 (B) overall average in all preparation courses except the writing course, and (4) have a minimum 2.0 (C) grade-point average in their upper division courses taken for the major before applying (Economics 101 applies on the major preparation grade-point average).

Note: The requisite grade-point averages plus completion of the preparation for the major courses do not guarantee admission to the program. Admission is on a competitive basis, using the above qualifications as minimum standards for consideration.

Prebusiness Economics Major

While students are completing the preparation courses for the major, they may be classified as Prebusiness Economics majors. (Transfer students who wish to enter UCLA as Prebusiness Economics majors must meet the admission screening requirements. For information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools.)

Preparation for the Major

Required: Economics 1, 2, 11, 41, 101; one Writing II course; Management 1A, 1B; Mathematics 31A, and 31B or 31E. All courses must be taken for a letter grade.

Repetition of more than one preparation course or of any preparation course more than once results in automatic denial of admission to the major.

The Major

Required: Economics 102, 103, and at least two courses from the 106 series; three other upper division courses in economics in at least two different fields (Economics 100, 110, and 120 may not be included as electives); four upper division courses from Management 108, 120A, 120B, 122, 123, 124, 126, 127A, 127B, 130A, 130B, 140. Transfer credit for any of the major courses is subject to department approval. Consult an undergraduate counselor before enrolling in any courses for the major.

To graduate, students must have a minimum 2.0 grade-point average in their upper division major courses, with at least a C– in each course. (Economics 101 applies on the preparation for the major, therefore requiring a minimum grade of C.) All upper division major courses must be taken for a letter grade.

Economics/International Area Studies B.A.

The B.A. program is for students who wish to attain specialized knowledge of a particular geographical area in addition to the economics analysis provided by the major. It should be useful to those who plan careers in international business or government service. The department encourages participation in the University of California Education Abroad Program or other recognized international study programs. Experience in foreign firms or institutions would be an advantage but yields no academic unit credit toward the major.

Admission

Qualified students must apply for the major through the undergraduate counselors office in 2263 Bunche Hall. To apply, students must have completed at least 72 quarter units (but no more than 137 units), one 12-unit term in residence in regular session at UCLA, and all courses listed under Preparation for the Major (except for the second year of foreign language). In addition, they must be enrolled in UCLA regular session at the time of application. All courses must be completed for a letter grade. A minimum 2.0 (C) grade is required in each premajor course, with a combined 3.0 GPA in the economics and mathematics courses. Students must also have a 2.0 (C) grade-point average in their upper division courses taken for the major before applying. Language course preparation need not be completed at the time of admission but must be completed before preparing the research paper required in Economics 199B. The program as a whole must be approved by an Economics Department counselor before students are admitted to the major.

Preeconomics/International Area Studies Major

While students are completing the preparation courses for the major, they may be classified as Preeconomics/International Area Studies majors.

Preparation for the Major

Required: Economics 1, 2, 11, 41, 101, 102; Mathematics 31A, and 31B or 31E. Students also must complete at least the first year (or equivalent) of the two required years of a modern foreign language which is spoken in the geographical area of their major concentration.

Repetition of more than one preparation course or of any preparation course more than once results in automatic denial of admission to the major.

The Major

Required: A total of 12 upper division courses selected from economics and the approved noneconomics courses listed below for the concentration. Eight economics courses are required, including Economics 103, 121, 122, 199B, and four economics courses from at least two different fields (selected from the major fields listed under the Economics major). Economics 101 and 102 (which are required for the premajor) cannot be used to satisfy this requirement; Economics 100, 110, and 120 may not be included as electives. The four remaining upper division courses are social sciences courses related to the concentration and must be selected from the approved courses listed below. Students are required to include selections from at least two different departments. Economics 199B must be completed in the last year before graduation and includes the preparation of a research paper on the economy of the country or region of the concentration. In addition, students must show two-year proficiency (or equivalent) in a modern foreign language related to their concentration. The noneconomics courses, the research paper, and the language learned must show consistency of purpose.

One or two courses from Management 120A, 120B, 122, 127A, 130A, 130B may be substituted for one or two of the economics electives.

To graduate, students must achieve a minimum 2.0 grade-point average for both economics and noneconomics courses, with a grade of C– or better in each course. All major courses must be taken for a letter grade.

Major Concentrations

When students declare the major, they must also select a concentration that includes a geographical area where the foreign language they have taken is spoken. They must complete four of the approved noneconomics courses listed, including courses from at least two different departments. Students may not use courses that are not on their concentration list unless they have petitioned and received approval in advance. Consult an undergraduate counselor in 2263 Bunche Hall about the petition process.