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Principles of Finance is the study of how money is used, valued, and managed in business decisions. It covers how companies raise and spend capital, how to read financial statements, and how to judge whether an investment or project is worth pursuing. The course also introduces the basic tools used to compare future and present value, risk, and return.
Principles of Finance is delivered as a self-paced online course with video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The grading breakdown is 20% quizzes, 30% assignments, and 50% final exam, so students are assessed across the course rather than on one test alone. After completion, the transcript can be sent for Columbia Southern University to review, where it is recognized as FIN 3301 – Financial Management.
The course builds practical finance skills such as reading financial statements, comparing investment options, and weighing risk and return, which can help in day-to-day decisions and in business settings. At Columbia Southern University, that work applies toward a named course equivalency in FIN 3301 – Financial Management, which can fit into degree paths such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science.
After you finish the course, your transcript is sent to Columbia Southern University for review. CSU’s registrar applies the named equivalency as FIN 3301 – Financial Management, which means the course is treated as a specific course match rather than an undefined elective. That matters because it can slot directly into a CSU degree plan in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science. CSU allows up to 90 transfer credits, or 75% of a degree, so students should check how this course fits within the remaining credit limit before enrolling.
This course is a good fit for students who want finance credit that Columbia Southern University already recognizes as FIN 3301 – Financial Management, especially if they are working toward one of CSU’s degree programs and want to stay within the 90-credit transfer maximum. It can also suit students who want a clear, course-by-course match instead of an elective. It is not the best choice for someone looking for a general overview with no intention of transferring to CSU or for a student who has already reached CSU’s transfer ceiling.
Columbia Southern University formally welcomes UPI Study students. Here's what's confirmed on their official transfer page — sourced directly, not estimated.
Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Transferring credits does not guarantee reduced tuition or number of courses required. Final credit awards are determined by CSU's registrar.
Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Columbia Southern University.