Transfer to UCLA: Mathematics/Economics

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<p>I recently decided that I will change my application major from Economics to Mathematics/Economics, but the pre-major requirements are significantly different.</p>

<p>2 years Calculus
1 course Discrete Structures
1 course C++
and
Introduction to Microeconomics (completed)
Introduction to Macroeconomics (completed)
Microeconomics</p>

<p>My current school only offers 1 year of Calculus. One course is listed as Calculus 4, but it is only 3 credits, so likely will not qualify. They also do not offer courses in C++ or Discrete Structures.</p>

<p>From the General Catalog
"Transfer applicants to the Mathematics/Applied Science major with 90 or more units must complete as many of the following introductory courses as possible prior to admission to UCLA: two years of calculus for majors and one C++ programming course."</p>

<p>So they are not saying that all courses must be completed prior, but give no indication whether it will hinder me in the application process. Has anyone else had any luck transferring to the Mathematics department?</p>

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<p>2 years of Calculus means:
Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, Multivariable Calculus
…If you got those, you should be good.</p>

<p>Discrete Structures is a very important class because it teaches proof techniques and more heavily abstract math.</p>

<p>Personally, I was unable to take C++ but I took all Calc, Discrete, Econ… And I was accepted. (3.98 GPA)</p>

<p>If you can’t take 2 years of calculus, C++ AND discrete structures then I’d say your chances of acceptance are low.</p>

<p>And I’m very sorry your school doesn’t offer those classes. That’s a shame…</p>

<p>Also, I think you forgot to list Linear Algebra.</p>

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<p>The Economics department will classify you as a pre-Economics major until the requirements are met, can the same also be done with the Mathematics department or must you transfer directly into the major? Would it be easy to apply as an Economics major and switch? It sounds like an Economics major with a Mathematics minor is my only choice.</p>

<p>The requirements have changed for Fall '10, so it may have been dropped.
[UCLA</a> Department of Mathematics](<a href=“Undergraduate Program | UCLA Department of Mathematics”>Undergraduate Program | UCLA Department of Mathematics)</p>