The Computer Science 140 syllabus is available to enrolled or registered students . Sign in to your UPI Study account to download it instantly — or enroll today to get access.
Pay $250 once (or use any UPI Study subscription) and start learning today. No application, no waiting list.
Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.
UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Columbia Southern University's registrar. CSU applies the equivalency: ITC 1301 – Computer Essentials.
Get this course + every other UPI Study course with a subscription, or buy just this one for a one-time fee.
Best if you plan to stack 3+ courses toward your CSU degree. All UPI Study courses included — including Current Trends in Computer Science and IT.
Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription, no renewals. The simplest path if you only need this course to transfer to CSU.
Tap any credit amount below to see how much you'd save at CSU.
Savings estimate = credits × $278, CSU's standard undergraduate per-credit rate (CSU Learning Partner rate: $250.20/credit). Credit awards are subject to CSU Registrar review and policy.
Current Trends in Computer Science and IT is a broad introduction to how modern information technology is used in organizations. It covers both the technical side, such as databases, SQL, application design, and data analytics, and the managerial side, such as IT leadership, decision support systems, and how technology supports business strategy. The course also introduces newer areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, big data, and blockchain, with attention to their practical uses and limitations.
Current Trends in Computer Science and IT is a self-paced online course built around video lessons, quizzes, assignments, attendance, and a final exam, with grading split 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. When you complete it and your transcript is sent to Columbia Southern University, CSU can recognize the credit as ITC 1301 – Computer Essentials, which is a named course equivalency in its catalog.
At CSU, this credit can support progress in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science by giving you a recognized starting point in computer essentials. The course content also helps you understand how modern IT, databases, analytics, and emerging technologies are used in organizations, which is useful whether you are entering a new field or building on current experience.
After you finish the course, your transcript is sent for review and Columbia Southern University applies the credit according to its transfer policies. The named recognition matters because ITC 1301 – Computer Essentials is a specific course match, so it can fit more clearly into a CSU degree plan than a general elective-only transfer. CSU formally welcomes UPI Study students, and its published transfer ceiling is up to 90 credits, or 75% of a program. That gives students a defined path for using this course in degrees such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science.
This course is a practical option for students who want a CSU-recognized computer science and IT credit that maps directly to ITC 1301 – Computer Essentials. It is especially relevant if you are working toward a degree at CSU and want to stay within the university’s transfer limit of up to 90 credits, or if you are looking for a lower-cost way to move a requirement forward. It is not the best fit if you need a fully advanced technical course, since the CSU equivalency is for computer essentials rather than a specialized upper-level topic.
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.