You need first to make sure that 80% of the upper division courses of the 2 majors do not overlap. (For Managerial Economics, two 4 unit classes will be allowed to overlap)
You need to complete all the preparatory courses and 2 upper-division courses in each major before you can declare the double major.
Maintain a 2.0 gpa in the ECN classes and overall UC GPA.

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3. How do I declare the Managerial Economics Major?

Please follow the steps for changing your major.

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Entrance Requirement for the Managerial Economics Major

1. What is the Entrance Requirement for this major?

You need to earn a 2.8 cumulative gpa in the following courses:

Economics 1A and 1B, Statistics 13, and either Mathematics 16A and 16B or Math 21A and 21B
If a student has taken ARE 100A and/or ECN 101 before applying for admission to our major, ARE 100A will take the place of ECN 1A^*, and ECN 101 will take the place of ECN 1B^* for calculation of the student’s entrance GPA.

^* ARE 100A will take the place of ECN 1A only if the student has not repeated ECN 1A. Only the first ARE 100A grade will be used in calculating the entrance GPA. Similarly, ECN 101 will take the place of ECN 1B only if the student has not repeated ECN 1B. Only the first ECN 101 grade will be used in calculating the GPA.

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2. If I take the courses for the entrance requirement at another school, will those grades be used to calculate the entrance gpa?

Yes, as long as the courses transfer to UC Davis. You can check transferability on www.assist.com

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3. If I need to repeat a course because I earned a D or an F in it, will my repeated grade be used for the entrance requirement?

In determining admission to major status, the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics counts only the first repeat of any pre-major course.

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4. I’ve taken all of the courses for the entrance requirement for Managerial Economics, but my gpa in those courses is below a 2.8. Can I retake a course in which I earned a C- grade?

No. University policy states that when students earn a grade of C- or better in a class, no retakes will be allowed.

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5. If I do not pass one of my courses at UC Davis, may I retake the course at a community college and have that grade replace my first grade?

No. You must retake the class at UC Davis.

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6. Are any exceptions made to the 2.8 gpa entrance requirement? What if I have a 2.79 gpa?

There are no exceptions, and a 2.79 gpa does not meet the entrance requirement.

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Managerial Economics Classes

1. How many courses in Managerial Economics should I take every quarter?

There are no official restrictions, but it is not recommended to take more than 2 upper ARE courses a quarter since these are not easy courses!

Additionally, it is not recommended to take more than one of the core classes (ARE 100A, 100B, 106, 155, and ECN 101) in the same quarter.

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2. Why are Managerial Economics courses listed as ARE?

The Managerial Economics major is housed in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. Therefore our courses have been named for the department – ARE.

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3. How can I drop a course after the drop deadline?

The only way to drop a course after the drop deadline will be through your college dean's office. It is not automatic that you will receive permission to drop a course. It will be the dean's decision. You must fill out The Petition for a Late Drop.

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4. I am trying to enroll in upper division ARE courses during Pass 1 but sisweb does not allow me. What is happening?

Certain ARE courses (ARE 100A, 100B, 106, and 155) are restricted to Managerial Economics majors only during Pass 1, and during Pass 2 registration for these courses is restricted to Pre-Managerial Economics students and students in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
ARE 115A is restricted to Managerial Economics and International Relations students during Pass 1.
The other upper division ARE courses are restricted to students in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences during Pass 1.

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5. If a class is full can I get a PTA (Permission to add) number?

PTA numbers are not issued for full classes. Students will be admitted off of the wait list as enrolled students drop themselves from the course. If you are not admitted when the waitlist ends, you are not in the class. It is advised to consider other open course options if you are on a waitlist. There are no guarantees you will be added off the wait list.

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6. What courses will be offered in Summer Session?

This information will not be available until February/March of the year of Summer Session. You can check the summer sessions website for this information.

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7. What is the Managerial Economics Drop Deadline?

The ARE course drop deadline is the 10th day of instruction. See the Class Schedule and Registration Guide Academic Calendar on page 2 under the "10th day of instruction" for the date each quarter.

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Managerial Economics Degree Requirements

1. Can I finish my major in 4 years?

To finish your degree in four years – without taking summer session courses -- you will need to average about 15 units a quarter. It is definitely possible to complete your Managerial Economics course requirements, your General Education Requirements, and your College and University Requirements in 4 years.

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2. Can I study abroad and have some courses transferred?

Yes, however, the courses must be approved by the Managerial Economics Department Undergraduate Office before students leave to study abroad. See department for maximum units allowed. Also, see the Education Abroad listings for courses that have previously been approved to count toward the major.

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3. I am a transfer student. Which requirements do I need to satisfy?

If you have completed the IGETC, you simply need to satisfy:

Entrance requirement for Managerial Economics
Managerial Economics major course requirements
Units requirements (180 units total and 54 upper division units)

If you are a transfer from a 4 year college, out of state junior college, or you have not completed the IGETC, you will need to check with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office and the Managerial Economics department for your remaining requirements.

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