UPI Study Colleges CrestPoint University Microeconomics
CrestPoint University Transfer Credit · Economics 251

ECO-101 – Microeconomics at CrestPoint.

Earn this CrestPoint University equivalency through UPI Study's Microeconomics — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
Starts at $89/month · cancel anytime · or buy just this course for $250
Microeconomics — transfers as ECO-101 – Microeconomics at CrestPoint University
Signed Articulation Agreement · May 2025
UPI Study × CrestPoint University
You complete at UPI Study
Microeconomics
Economics 251 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
CrestPoint University recognizes as
ECO-101 – Microeconomics
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: ECO-101
DEAC accredited since 2006 · Transcript sent directly to CrestPoint University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to CrestPoint
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of microeconomics, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of core microeconomic principles, focusing on their real-world applications and implications for business strategy
  • Grasp and critically evaluate key concepts like scarcity, supply and demand, and consumer behavior, linking these to producer decision-making and market dynamics
  • Analyze the role of technology and government intervention in shaping economic landscapes, assessing their impacts on business operations and market structures
  • Build proficiency in analyzing complex economic scenarios, applying microeconomic theories to facilitate strategic and informed business decisions; explore the nuances of various market structures and their influence on resource allocation and competitive strategies
  • Gain a comprehensive perspective on the regulatory environment, including taxation, trade policies, and antitrust laws, and their effects on business and economic activities
📚Major topics covered
Economics fundamentals & systems Scarcity, trade-offs & PPF Demand, supply & equilibrium Price ceilings & price floors Price elasticity of demand & supply Income & cross-price elasticity Consumer choices & behavior Labor & financial markets Production & cost structures Short-run & long-run costs Perfect competition & monopoly Monopolistic competition & oligopoly Externalities & public goods Labor markets, unions & discrimination Information, risk & insurance International trade & comparative advantage Globalization & protectionism
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam
Simple process

Three steps to CrestPoint credit.

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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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Transfer to CrestPoint

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to CrestPoint University's registrar. CrestPoint applies the equivalency: ECO-101 – Microeconomics.

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Microeconomics — two ways to enroll.

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  • Official transcript sent to CrestPoint University
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Tuition saved vs CrestPoint per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings estimate = credits × $325, CrestPoint's published undergraduate per-credit rate (crestpoint.edu/Tuition). CrestPoint accepts up to 72 general education transfer credits and requires a grade of C- or better. Credit awards are subject to CrestPoint's registrar review and policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Microeconomics → CrestPoint.

📚 About Microeconomics
What is Microeconomics?
Microeconomics is a college-level course that teaches how individuals, firms, and markets make decisions — covering supply and demand, consumer behavior, market structures, and government policy. It is Economics 251 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying ACE and NCCRS recommendations.
What skills will I gain?
You will be able to analyze supply and demand dynamics, evaluate market structures, apply elasticity concepts to pricing decisions, and understand how government policies and trade affect economic outcomes.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries ACE and NCCRS recommendations for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes ACE & NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same ACE & NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry ACE and NCCRS recommendations — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About ECO-101 – Microeconomics at CrestPoint
Does CrestPoint University accept Microeconomics as a direct equivalent to their ECO-101 – Microeconomics?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and CrestPoint University, UPI Study's Microeconomics is recognized as a direct named equivalent of CrestPoint's ECO-101 – Microeconomics — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Microeconomics as transferring as ECO-101 – Microeconomics — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your CrestPoint transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken ECO-101 – Microeconomics at CrestPoint or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for ECO-101 – Microeconomics, CrestPoint typically applies UPI Study's Microeconomics as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your CrestPoint advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking ECO-101 – Microeconomics directly at CrestPoint?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your CrestPoint degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while CrestPoint's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without CrestPoint enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at CrestPoint to reduce overall program time.
Does CrestPoint University ever change which courses they accept as ECO-101 – Microeconomics?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current published transfer agreement between UPI Study and CrestPoint University explicitly lists Microeconomics → ECO-101 – Microeconomics. We update this page whenever the agreement changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the agreement change.
🔄 About transferring to CrestPoint
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my CrestPoint degree?
CrestPoint University accepts up to 60% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 72 credits for the bachelor's degree. 29 UPI Study courses are recognized by CrestPoint under the UPI Study × CrestPoint articulation agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at CrestPoint.
Do I need to enroll at CrestPoint first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no CrestPoint enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to CrestPoint when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach CrestPoint?
Once you complete Microeconomics, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by CrestPoint University. CrestPoint's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (ECO-101 – Microeconomics) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Microeconomics for your CrestPoint credit.

What is Microeconomics?

Microeconomics is the study of how individuals, households, and businesses make choices when resources are limited. It focuses on topics like supply and demand, prices, consumer behavior, production costs, and how markets respond to government rules, taxes, and competition. In this course, you learn how these decisions shape everyday markets such as labor, goods, and financial services.

How the course teaches you

Microeconomics (Economics 251) is a 3-credit, self-paced online course built around video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The grade is based on 20% quizzes, 30% assignments, and 50% the final exam, so the work is spread across the term rather than concentrated in one format. When you finish, the transcript can be sent for CrestPoint University review, and CrestPoint recognizes the course as ECO-101 – Microeconomics, a named course equivalency in its catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course gives you a practical way to think about pricing, competition, consumer behavior, and business decisions, which can help in day-to-day work and in evaluating how markets change. At CrestPoint, that learning can support degree progress in programs such as the Associate of Paralegal Studies or the Bachelor of Business Administration, where ECO-101 – Microeconomics may fit into the plan. It is useful when you need to understand how taxes, rules, and market structure affect business choices.

Skills you walk away with

Analyze scarcity and trade-offs using the production possibilities frontierInterpret demand, supply, and market equilibriumEvaluate price ceilings, price floors, and government interventionMeasure and apply price elasticity, income elasticity, and cross-price elasticityExplain consumer choice and behavior in market settingsCompare short-run and long-run cost structuresAssess labor, financial, and competitive market conditions

Taking this course toward CrestPoint

After you complete the course, the transcript is sent for CrestPoint University review, and the registrar applies the course as ECO-101 – Microeconomics under the signed articulation agreement with UPI Study. Because this is a named course equivalency, it maps to a specific CrestPoint catalog course rather than being treated as an unspecified transfer course. That makes it easier to place within a degree plan for programs such as the Associate of Paralegal Studies or the Bachelor of Business Administration. Keep in mind that CrestPoint accepts up to 72 transfer credits, or 60% of a degree, so this course should be considered within that overall limit.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit if you are trying to earn transfer credit for CrestPoint and want a named equivalency rather than a general elective, since CrestPoint assigns it as ECO-101 – Microeconomics under its articulation agreement with UPI Study. It can work well for students who need to stay within the 72-credit transfer ceiling and want to use a 3-credit course toward a CrestPoint degree plan. It is less useful if you are not planning to transfer to CrestPoint or if your program does not need Microeconomics in the first place.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to CrestPoint.

CrestPoint University accepts transfer credit recommended by ACE, NCCRS, and CCAP. Under the signed articulation agreement with UPI Study, each course below has an assigned CrestPoint course equivalent.

What CrestPoint offers UPI students
Signed articulation agreement (May 2025)
Accepts ACE, NCCRS & CCAP credit
Instructor-led courses with live interaction
DEAC accredited · Arizona licensed · NC-SARA
The numbers
72 credits
Max general education transfer credits
C- or better
Minimum grade required to transfer

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Students must be enrolled at CrestPoint in good standing and meet course and program requirements. Final credit awards are determined solely by CrestPoint University's registrar.

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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to CrestPoint University.