The Managerial Economics major at UC Davis is a disciplinary program combining strong preparation in microeconomic theory and quantitative methods. It prepares students for the analysis of management and policy issues in business, finance, marketing, production, agriculture, food distribution, natural resources, the environment, resource allocation, and international trade and development. Students in the Managerial Economics program develop valuable skills and strengths that lead to careers in business and government. Students specialize in one or more emphases selected from the following:
Contact Managerial Economics Student Services at manecon@ucdavis.edu or 530-754-9536.
Internships for students in Managerial Economics provide additional career experience, information, and preparation in a variety of business enterprises and governmental agencies. For more information, see Internship & Career Center. Managerial Economics majors have established careers in every area of business and industry, including marketing, analysis, consulting, financial services, accounting, entrepreneurship, real estate and government. Many graduates have entered advanced degree programs in business management, accounting, finance, agricultural and resource economics, economics, public policy, and law.
The Agricultural & Resource Economics department encourages students to complement their Managerial Economics degree with a study abroad experience. Students must seek pre-approval from a Managerial Economics staff advisor for major-related courses. A total of two upper-division courses (maximum four units each) may be applied to major requirements. However, core courses ( ARE 100A , ARE 100B , ARE 106 , ARE 155 , and ECN 101 ) are excluded. Students are expected to complete ARE 100A and STA 103 prior to taking upper-division classes abroad for the major.
Upper-division coursework taken at other four-year institutions for credit in the major must be reviewed by the Managerial Economics Lead Faculty Advisor.
Students who meet the admission requirements of Graduate Studies and the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics may pursue studies leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. For information on admission to graduate study and degree requirements, consult the Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics.
The major requirements below are in addition to meeting University Degree Requirements & College Degree Requirements; unless otherwise noted. The minimum number of units required for the Managerial Economics Bachelor of Science is 100.
