Change of Major Requirements
UC Davis Business and Economics Cluster
The following is a comparison of the change-of-major requirements for students who wish to switch into or add one of the following majors as a second major. Students seeking to change or add a major should consult with an academic advisor for the intended major: economics advising; business advising; managerial economics advising.
Course Requirements
| Economics (ECN) | Business (MGT) | Managerial Economics (ARE) |
|---|---|---|
| The following coursework needs to be completed with a minimum 2.000 GPA: | The following coursework needs to be completed with a minimum 3.200 GPA. All courses must be taken for a letter grade with no grade less than a C-. Overall UC Davis GPA needs to be at least 3.000. View additional change of major requirements in second tab above. | The following coursework needs to be completed with minimum C- grades (or PASS): |
| ECON 1A: Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1A: Principles of Microeconomics | ECON 1A: Principles of Microeconomics |
| ECON 1B: Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 1B: Principles of Macroeconomics | ECON 1B: Principles of Macroeconomics |
| MAT 17A or MAT 19A or MAT 21A: Calculus | MAT 17A-17B-17C or MAT 19A-19B-19C or MAT 21A-21B-21C: Calculus | MAT 17A-17B-17C or MAT 19A-19B-19C or MAT 21A-21B-21C: Calculus |
| STA 13 or STA 32: Elementary Statistics | STA 13 or STA 32: Elementary Statistics | |
| MGT 11A: Elementary Financial Accounting | ||
| MGT 11B: Elementary Managerial Accounting |
Additional Business Major Requirements
Unit Requirements
Students must have fewer than 135 units completed (not including AP/IB units).
Lottery Eligibility (Capped at 50 Students Per Year)
Students who meet both the course and unit requirements can submit their application to an annual lottery. Only one submission per student during their time at UC Davis will be allowed. The first lottery will be held in fall 2027.