Business Economics Transfer Guide

How to transfer and obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Business Economics, at Seattle University.

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About this Degree

At the Albers School of Business and Economics, you’ll study how economic forces shape business decisions—and how businesses influence the broader economy. Our Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics combines rigorous training in economic theory with a strong foundation in business policy, strategy and quantitative analysis.

You’ll explore both microeconomics and macroeconomics while developing the analytical, statistical, and critical-thinking skills to interpret data, evaluate markets and inform smart, ethical decision-making. Through real-world projects and close faculty mentorship, you’ll learn to connect theory with practice and apply economic insights to today’s business challenges.

Designed for students who want to solve complex problems and make informed decisions in the private or public sector, this program prepares you to thrive in a global marketplace—where your ability to analyze, reason and communicate clearly sets you apart.

Admission Deadlines for Transfer Students

  • Fall Quarter (priority): March 1
  • Fall Quarter (final): August 1
  • Winter Quarter (January start): November 1
  • Spring Quarter (March start): February 15

 

Preparing to Transfer to Seattle University

GPA Requirements:

Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Prerequisite cumulative GPA: 3.0

Coursework:

  • Business Calculus or Calculus I
  • Statistics
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Financial Accounting

Direct Transfer Associate’s Degree (DTA) Recommended

See the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information.

Use the space below to determine your transfer eligibility.

Prerequisite SU Equivalent Transfer Course Grade
Business
Calculus or
Calculus I		 MATH
1130 OR
MATH 
1334		    
Statistics ECON 2100    
Macroeconomics ECON 2130    
Microeconomics ECON 2110    
Financial Accounting ACCT 2300    
Managerial Accounting ACCT 2310    

Only required if English is not one of your first or native languages. More ways to meet the English proficiency requirement include the ELS, PTE scores, high school transcripts, bachelor’s degrees and more.

College Coursework:

  • 45 transferable quarter credits
  • 3.0 in English Composition
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

TOEF/IELTS/Duolingo:

Score Meaning TOEFL IELTS Duolingo
Satisfies English Proficiency 86 iBT 6.5 120
Requires ELCB 68-85 iBT 6.0 105-115

 

Students who complete an approved Associates degree (DTA) will be guaranteed junior standing (90 quarter transfer credits) upon admission to Seattle University, and 8 of the 12 University Core requirements (including all of UCOR Module I) will be waived. The following Core courses must be taken at SU or another Jesuit institution:

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2910 Business Ethics

Students who complete an Associate of Science-Transfer Track 1 or 2 degree will also be guaranteed junior standing (90 quarter transfer credits) and at least 7 of the 12 University Core requirements will be waived. In addition to the courses listed above, AS-T students who have not completed applicable transfer equivalent coursework may need to take one of the following courses at SU:

  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in Social Sciences

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Meet with a transfer counselor to help you clarify your academic path, explore credit transfer options and create a personalized plan for a seamless move to Seattle University.

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