<p>So I've been doing research on what classes i'll need to take for fall. Community college -> ucla admitted as a pre-business econ major. </p>
<p>Since it's a pre-business econ major, this means I'm not in the major yet and I will have to apply into the major like everybody else right? Additionally, does this mean that if I don't get in, i'll need to change to another major?</p>
<p>Life seems to be a mess right now, hopefully somebody can help clarify. Thanks!</p>
<p>I believe once you are admitted you must maintain a UCLA gpa of 3.5 to be accepted into the major. 4 years are admitted with 3.2 :( That is understandable however.</p>
<p>If you do not meet the requirements, I believe you have the option of majoring in other the econ majors or any non-imacted major in the college of letters and science.</p>
<p>Yes, I don't know about what happens if you don't meet the GPA cut-off once you are in the major, I assume you will be kicked out or something but I don't know for sure. I do know though if you do not get in you can try again (not recommended) or you would have to major in something else.</p>
<p>well since im transfering i won't have a ucla GPA at all; although I will need to take 2 more prereqs before going into the major. The question I'm really getting at is: Am I competing with all the other non-transfers and transfers going into the major? because the major is extremely impacted, am I not guaranteed a spot even if I meet all the requirements?</p>
<p>I'm kind of wondering the same thing...like when are you supposed to declare the major? And if you say you need at least a 3.5 UCLA gpa, how are they supposed to calculate that if you're transferring from a CC?</p>
<p>they wait until your first quarter is over.</p>
<p>Philosophy is like that too, they need a certain GPA level in your philosophy classes, otherwise they do not accept you as a philosophy major. I found this info on the major webpage.</p>
<p>no pressure, eh? =/</p>
<p>So wait, they're only taking your first quarter gpa?</p>
<p>If you meet the requirements for the major you will get in the only exception is if it is a program like nursing program or some other program then its entirely different. In the case for getting into a program it would be competitive and you are not guarenteed. For majors you just apply once you meet the requirements (completing prereqs.). As for what you need to stay in the major it all depends on the department and the major itself which you can check for the school you are at.</p>
<p>^jk_91 : They will calculate the GPA once you are in, which kinda sucks if you mess up the first quarter/semester.</p>
<p>Well, i guess this thread didn't really produce a clear outcome, I will call in tomorrow to double check. (I just hate making phone calls period). And I will let you all know what happens.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>10 char</p>
<p>Changes</a> in the Business Economics Major Application Requirements</p>
<ol>
<li>Have a 3.5 gpa in econ 11 & 101 and a 3.3 overall UCLA gpa
or</li>
<li>Have a 3.3 gpa in econ 11 & 101 and a 3.5 gpa for econ 11, 101 and all econ courses taken by the time econ 101 is completed that have econ 11 as a pre-requisite and a 3.3 overall UCLA gpa.</li>
</ol>
<p>there's no way they kick you out once you're in if your gpa falls below the requirement to get in. that's absolutely ridiculous. that would make absolutely no sense at all. i guarantee you can get whatever the hell gpa you want as long as you already are in (granted it meets ucla's min gpa).</p>
<p>Heres what I found from the UCLA site : </p>
<p>Business Economics B.A.</p>
<p>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).</p>
<p>Admission</p>
<p>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 135 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 3.0 (B) overall average in all preparation courses except English, and (4) have a 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).</p>
<p>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. Students must petition to enter the major at the undergraduate counselors office in 2263 Bunche Hall.</p>
<p>So most likely if you do not get in you would have to reconsider another major that is in your field just not business economics. Most of your questions should be answered from what I found at the UCLA site.</p>
<p>well I read all that already and most of it applies to people already at UCLA. I'm just wondering if they accepted me as a pre-buzecon major because i have to take classes there. then after that am I in? (like did the department review my admission?, because I don't understand the point of accepting people into the pre-major if they're not going to get into the major once they get there and finish the pre-reqs). If the department didn't review my app, then why would i be accepted as a pre-major to an extremely competative major?</p>
<p>The information I posted applies to transfer students as well. The provision "one 12-unit term in residence in regular session at UCLA" is really designed for transfer students and it shows you how competitive it is since they want to see how well a transfer student performs before they consider them for the program.</p>
<p>Check the department of economics at UCLA web site for more information.</p>
<p>Pretty much the pre-major allows you to take upper division courses, gaining priority over non pre-majors. However, you would have to apply for the business economics major and it is competitve so if you do not get in you would have to pick another business or economics major. The good thing about getting into the pre-major is that you get to sign up for upper division classes with priority over people who do not have business/economics as their major.</p>
<p>ahh i c, alright thanks, that clears a lot up. Sigh its just so depressing. Now I have to worry about making a rough schedule for the next two years. If I don't get into the major, I have no idea what i'm going to do. </p>
<p>the truth is i can't handle econ, but I love business. So in essence this major is a compromise. sigh. I don't think I want to do econ if i don't get in. oh what to do what to do :[</p>
<p>thanks for the help though!</p>
<p>Uhh you can try to look to transfer to another university that may have business type majors that you might want that are not as impacted as the one at UCLA. Otherwise you may end up with economics. Anyhow good luck</p>
<p>You can always take Accounting courses in Anderson if you love business so much. The only difference BizEcon has is that they are able to take BizEcon courses (106 series), which you can still take during Summer. I see no prob. with doing regular econ.</p>
<p>Transfer students in this category must meet one of the following:</p>
<p>Have a minimum 3.5 GPA in Econ 11 & 101 and a 3.3 cumulative UCLA GPA. or
Have a minimum 3.3 GPA in Econ 11 & 101 and a minimum 3.5 GPA in Econ 11, 101 and all Economics courses taken by the time Econ 101 is completed (these courses must have Economics 11 as a prerequisite) and a 3.3 cumulative UCLA GPA.</p>
<p>How many courses are there that requires Econ 11? Looking at some of the econ classes for Fall 07', I can only find Econ 103 as the only other econ class that requires Econ 11 as a prerequisite.</p>
<p>So my question is, should you try to take Econ 11, 101 AND 103 in attempt to pad the GPA?</p>
<p>If my question is confusing, it is because I am a little confused.</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>I believe that you can't take ECON 11 and 101 in the same quarter since 101 requires 11 as a prereq. Correct me if I'm wrong</p>