Business Economics transfer to UC Merced
What UC Merced expects business economics transfers to finish before fall 2027. Below are Merced’s own preparation and selection rules, the TAG terms and your odds.
Checked against official UC and campus sources in November 2026.
At a glance
- Fall 2026 campus admit rate
- 67.5%
- Selection criteria
- Yes
- TAG GPA line
- 2.80
- Admits transfers
- Yes
UC Merced’s fall 2026 snapshot covers all transfer applicants. It doesn’t publish admit rates by major.
What Merced expects
Management and Business Economics, B.S.
- Courses to finish
Management and Business Economics B.S. requires ECON 001 and MATH 011 or 021 (Fall 2027). Source
- Selection
Management and Business Economics follows the general 2.4 GPA minimum for California residents and allows no D or F grades in major coursework (Fall 2027). Source
- Also note
Course numbers are UC Merced's own. The page directs community college students to ASSIST.org for equivalent courses. Source
- Every Merced major
UC Merced's Fall 2027 major preparation page sets a minimum GPA of 2.4 for California residents and 2.8 for nonresidents in the Schools of Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (SSHA). Source
UC Merced states that the primary selection criterion for junior-level transfer students is completion of the required major preparation, with GPA, grade trends, and other factors also considered. Source
Students entering UC Merced in fall 2027, 2028, or 2029 who complete an approved Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in the major they apply to, meet the junior-level GPA requirement, and meet the other listed conditions may qualify for guaranteed admission and a $4,000 annual scholarship for up to two years. Listed ADT majors include Biological Sciences (B.A. and B.S.), Anthropology, History, Political Science, Liberal Studies, and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies. Source
TAG for this major
UC Merced’s TAG covers business economics for fall 2027 at a 2.80 UC-transferable GPA. TAG filing runs September 1–30 of the year before you transfer. Management and Business Economics is open to TAG at the 2.8 School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts minimum, with ECON 001 and a math prerequisite.
Your odds
Move the GPA to see a regular-review range at UC Merced.
The same major at other campuses
| Campus | Selection criteria | TAG |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA | Yes | No TAG |
| UC San Diego | Yes | No TAG |
| UC Irvine | Yes | 3.40 |
| UC Davis | Yes | 3.20 |
| UC Santa Barbara | Yes | Not stated |
| UC Santa Cruz | Yes | 3.00 |
| UC Riverside | Yes | 2.80 |
Other majors at UC Merced
- Aerospace Engineering
- Anthropology
- Bioengineering
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Cognitive Science
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Earth Science / Geology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Film and Media Studies
- History
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Official links
- UC Merced transfer admissionsadmissions.ucmerced.edu
- ASSIST: course agreements to UC Mercedassist.org
Questions
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Merced for business economics?
Management and Business Economics follows the general 2.4 GPA minimum for California residents and allows no D or F grades in major coursework (Fall 2027). A TAG needs at least a 2.80.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Merced for business economics?
Management and Business Economics B.S. requires ECON 001 and MATH 011 or 021 (Fall 2027). Check each course on ASSIST for your college.
Can I get a TAG for business economics at UC Merced?
Yes, for fall 2027, with at least a 2.80 GPA. TAG filing runs September 1–30 of the year before you transfer.