UPI Study Colleges CrestPoint University Principles of Marketing
CrestPoint University Transfer Credit · Marketing 102

BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing at CrestPoint.

Earn this CrestPoint University equivalency through UPI Study's Principles of Marketing — 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.
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Principles of Marketing — transfers as BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing at CrestPoint University
Signed Articulation Agreement · May 2025
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Principles of Marketing
Marketing 102 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
CrestPoint University recognizes as
BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: BUS-102
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 principles of marketing, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Analyze the ethical dimensions and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in marketing practices by evaluating real-world case studies to determine their impact on brand trust and customer loyalty
  • Evaluate global marketing dynamics and the role of the internet in shaping international strategies, with a focus on cross-cultural consumer behavior and adapting to diverse markets
  • Apply key marketing orientations—production, sales, societal, and market—by integrating them into strategic decision-making to address specific organizational goals
  • Create innovative marketing approaches by leveraging concepts of competitive advantage, including cost leadership, product differentiation, and niche strategies, to gain a strategic edge
  • Synthesize the role of AI in transforming modern marketing by utilizing AI-driven tools for predictive analytics, customer personalization, and optimizing marketing strategies to meet dynamic consumer needs
📚Major topics covered
Introduction to Marketing & the 4 P's Understanding & Approaching the Market Market segmentation & targeting Marketing research methods & techniques Buyer behavior & the exchange process Organizational buyer behavior External & environmental factors in marketing Legal, ethical & social considerations Marketing in global markets Product planning, strategy & lifecycle Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) Pricing strategies & methods Channel concepts & distribution Social media & content marketing Email marketing & platform strategies AI in marketing: tools & personalization Predictive analytics & campaign optimization
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to CrestPoint University's registrar. CrestPoint applies the equivalency: BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing.

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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

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📚 About Principles of Marketing
What is Principles of Marketing?
Principles of Marketing is a college-level business course covering core concepts in management, strategy, ethics, or operations. It is Marketing 102 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying ACE and NCCRS recommendations from ACE & NCCRS.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to apply key business concepts to real-world situations, make more informed decisions in professional contexts, and demonstrate college-level competency in the subject area.
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 BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing at CrestPoint
Does CrestPoint University accept Principles of Marketing as a direct equivalent to their BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and CrestPoint University, UPI Study's Principles of Marketing is recognized as a direct named equivalent of CrestPoint's BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing — 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 Principles of Marketing as transferring as BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your CrestPoint transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing at CrestPoint or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing, CrestPoint typically applies UPI Study's Principles of Marketing 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 BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing 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 BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current published transfer agreement between UPI Study and CrestPoint University explicitly lists Principles of Marketing → BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing. 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 Principles of Marketing, 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 (BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Principles of Marketing for your CrestPoint credit.

What is Principles of Marketing?

Principles of Marketing is the study of how businesses understand customer needs and turn that understanding into products, pricing, promotion, and distribution decisions. It covers how markets are segmented, how buyers make decisions, how organizations buy, and how outside factors such as law, ethics, global markets, and technology affect marketing choices.

How the course teaches you

Principles of Marketing (Marketing 102) is a self-paced online course built around video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The grading breakdown is 20% Quizzes, 30% Assignments, and 50% Final Exam, so your work is evaluated in the same structure that appears on the transcript sent for transfer review. When you complete the course, the transcript records the credit that CrestPoint University recognizes as BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing, a named course equivalency.

How it helps beyond the classroom

This course gives you a practical base for understanding customers, pricing, promotion, and distribution, which is useful in day-to-day business decisions. At CrestPoint, that credit can support degree planning in programs such as the Associate of Paralegal Studies or the Bachelor of Business Administration, where business literacy and structured decision-making matter. It is also relevant when you need to read markets, compare options, or explain why a strategy fits a specific audience.

Skills you walk away with

Segmenting and targeting customer groupsApplying the 4 P's to marketing decisionsAnalyzing buyer behavior and the exchange processEvaluating ethical and CSR issues in marketingComparing domestic and global marketing strategiesUsing market research methods to inform decisionsUsing AI tools for customer personalization and predictive analysis

Taking this course toward CrestPoint

After you finish the course, the transcript is sent for transfer review and CrestPoint University applies the credit as BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing under the signed articulation agreement with UPI Study. Because this is a named course equivalency, it maps directly to a specific course code in CrestPoint’s catalog rather than transferring as an unnamed elective. That matters when you are planning requirements in programs such as the Bachelor of Business Administration or the Associate of Paralegal Studies, since it can fit into the degree structure more cleanly. CrestPoint accepts up to 72 transfer credits, or 60% of a degree, so this course should be considered within that overall ceiling.

Who this course is for

Principles of Marketing is a good fit if you are trying to move credit into CrestPoint and want a course with a named recognition already in place: BUS-102 – Principles of Marketing. It can work well for students building toward the 72-credit transfer ceiling, especially if you are trying to keep momentum in a degree plan tied to CrestPoint programs. It is not the right choice if you need a course outside marketing or if your plan does not benefit from a business course that transfers as a specific equivalent.

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.