Mission College Business Transfer Advice Needed

I'm planning to transfer from Mission College with a business focus. What universities have strong business programs that work well with Mission's courses? Any specific course advice?

Transferring from a community college like Mission College to a university with a strong business program is indeed a solid career path. The University of California, Berkeley, and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) are two options you may want to consider since they both have outstanding business programs and actively recruit community college transfers, particularly from California community colleges.

At UC Berkeley, the Haas School of Business is highly renowned. However, it's important to remember that admission to the Haas Undergraduate Program is not guaranteed, and you will need to apply separately once you're a student at Berkeley. Make sure to check the course prerequisites for Haas and see how they match up with Mission’s offerings.

UCLA also offers a top-notch business program. The economics department offers a Business Economics major for students interested in the theoretical and quantitative aspects of business.

Another route would be the UC Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business. Their undergraduate business program has a solid reputation and provides community college transfer students with numerous resources.

You should also consider the California State University (CSU) system. For example, San Diego State University (SDSU) and California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) are known for their strong programs in business.

When preparing to transfer, you should have a careful look at the course requirements for these universities. Also, pay attention to the IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum), which gives you a clear path for the general education requirements.

One thing to note is that all these universities look for students who have engaged in extracurricular activities or internships related to their major, so try to get involved in business clubs, leadership roles, internships, or work experiences during your time at Mission.

Remember to reach out to your academic advisor or counselor at Mission College. They can be a great resource and will be able to assist you in the process to ensure that you meet all prerequisites and requirements for the business program.