<p>The business admin program is new and competitive at UCI. </p>
<p>If you are unable to get in as a freshman, then your best bet is to change to business econ, and try to align your classes so that you are also well-prepared to apply to transfer to business admin.</p>
<p>My advice would be to stay on top of your game, be familiar with class and pre-req requirements, try to avoid the “hard” professors, and boost your GPA where you can. </p>
<p>You will also have to decide between management, marketing, accounting as a specialization when you enter business admin. If you’re interested in either mgmt or accntg, then apply for the minor(s) before you apply for the major. That way, you will have some sort of safety net if you do not get into the major. (The minors are easier to get into than the major, especially mgmt)</p>
<p>Feel free to pm me if you have any more questions or need advice.</p>