NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Economics, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications and considers a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses and GPA are major critical path courses or departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.

  • 3.3 or higher cumulative GPA
  • English Composition (ENG 111 & ENG 112) equal to NC State’s ENG 101
  • College-level Calculus (This BS degree in Economics requires 12 total hours of Calculus equal to MAT 271, MAT 272 and  MAT 273 at an NC community college)

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

The NC State Poole College of Management world language requirement is met by eligiblity under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours
University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled
University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II UGETC Math Required Course
BIO 111: General Biology I
OR
CH 151: General Chemistry I or PHY 251
4 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
BIO 112: General Biology II
OR
CH 152: General Chemistry II or PHY 252
4 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MA 242: Calculus III Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours
University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled
University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 7 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

Students are strongly encouraged to complete all suggested Accounting, Business and Economics prerequisite courses prior to transfer. Please consult the Poole College of Management Transfer Admissions resources page for additonal information.

Remaining Courses to be Taken at NC State are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
EC 301: Intermediate Microeconomics 3
EC 302: Intermediate Macroeconomics 3
EC 351: Econometrics I 3
EC 490: Research Seminar in Economics 3
400/500-level Economics Electives 6
300/400/500-level Economics Electives 6
BUS 340: Information Systems Management 3
BUS 351: Introduction to Business Analytics 3
Advanced Writing 3
Economics & Business Statistics 3

May be met by MAT 252 at an NC community college. 

ST 307 or ST 308 1
Natural Science Electives 7

Please contact a Poole College of Management transfer advisor to determine how eligibility under the CAA may impact fulfillment of this requirement.

Advised Electives 15
Free Electives 15

This major requires 15 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.