The Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer (AA-T) degree will prepare students with the strong foundation necessary for pursuing studies at the university level in various careers in the fields of banking, inventory management, academia and government service.  Career options include economist in the private or public sector, financial analyst, controller, treasurer, marketing manager, production control specialist, inventory control manager and business analyst.    

The AA-T in Economics is intended for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Economics or a related field of study at a California State University (CSU). Students who complete this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T in Economics will be required to complete no more than 60 semester units after transfer to earn a baccalaureate degree. 

To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Economics for Transfer degree, students must:

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

     (A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

     (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by  the community college district.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA.  Please consult with a counselor for more information.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.  A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Describe and explain how markets function and what happens in the presence of market failures.
• Analyze production and costs of a firm.
• Apply macroeconomic models to describe the economy.
• Analyze the economic impacts of monetary and fiscal policy.
• Explain the function of the central bank and the banking system.
• Demonstrate oral and written competence in the major field.

Major Requirements

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Students may complete either BUS 060 or STAT C1000, but not both to meet degree requirements.

Total Requirements 

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 Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units.  General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.