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UCLA Economics

Summer Precollege Focus Series

Take real UCLA economics courses for college credit in a rigorous precollege academic setting. Designed for advanced high school students, the program offers commuter and virtual options in economics, investments, and Python for economics and finance.


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Age Requirement

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June 12

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PROGRAM OPTIONS

Precollege Program Options

Four options are available across economics, investments, and Python for economics and finance.

Principles of Economics

Commuter Program

Principles of Economics

June 22 – July 10, 2026

Explore economic policy, critical issues affecting the United States and the world, and the foundations of economic analysis while building data analysis skills.

4 units | UCLA course credit for Econ 1


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Python for Economics and Finance

Virtual Program

Python for Economics and Finance

June 22 – July 10, 2026

Learn Python through a hands-on introduction focused on economic and financial data analysis. Build foundational coding skills and apply them to real-world datasets.

4 units | UCLA course credit for Econ 10P


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Introduction to Investments Commuter

Commuter Program

Introduction to Investments

July 13 – July 31, 2026

Build a foundation in investments, finance, and career paths in finance while exploring financial markets and business decision-making.

4 units | UCLA course credit for Econ 4


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Introduction to Investments Virtual

Virtual Program

Introduction to Investments

July 13 – July 31, 2026

The virtual version of Introduction to Investments offers the same broad introduction to investing and financial literacy in a live online format.

4 units | UCLA course credit for Econ 4


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