# 2025-2026 General Catalog

**Source**: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/agricultural-resource-economics/managerial-economics-bs/
**Parent**: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/#programsanddegreestext

[Office & Contact Information](https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/agricultural-resource-economics/)

## The Major Program

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:

- *Business Economics* focuses on the economic aspects of managerial decision-making essential for solving problems in business, management, marketing, and finance.
- *International Business Economics* explores the economic drivers and policy challenges in the major emerging markets and focuses on how these markets are impacting the world economy.
- *Environmental & Resource Economics* concentrates on issues related to the use of resources and environmental quality.
- *Agribusiness Economics* focuses on the economic and policy aspects of the production and marketing of foods and fibers.

### Major Advisor

Contact Managerial Economics Student Services at [manecon@ucdavis.edu](mailto:manecon@ucdavis.edu) or 530-754-9536.

### Internships & Career Alternatives

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 [Career Center](http://icc.ucdavis.edu/). 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.

### Study Abroad

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](https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/search/?P=ARE%20100A "ARE 100A"), [ARE 100B](https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/search/?P=ARE%20100B "ARE 100B"), [ARE 106](https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/search/?P=ARE%20106 "ARE 106"), [ARE 155](https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/search/?P=ARE%20155 "ARE 155"), and [ECN 101](https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/search/?P=ECN%20101 "ECN 101")) are excluded. Students are expected to complete [ARE 100A](https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/search/?P=ARE%20100A "ARE 100A") and [STA 103](https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/search/?P=STA%20103 "STA 103") prior to taking upper-division classes abroad for the major. For more detailed instructions and a list of pre-approved Study Abroad courses, see [Managerial Economics Study Abroad](https://managerialeconomics.ucdavis.edu/education-abroad).

### Domestic Institutions

Upper-division coursework taken at other four-year institutions for credit in the major must be reviewed by the Managerial Economics Lead Faculty Advisor.

## Graduate Study

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](https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/agricultural-resource-economics/).

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