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Dunlap-Stone University Transfer Credit · Marketing 102

Business Elective at DSU.

Earn this Dunlap-Stone 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 Business Elective at Dunlap-Stone University
Signed Articulation Agreement · February 2025
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Principles of Marketing
Marketing 102 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Dunlap-Stone University recognizes as
Business Elective
3 transcript credits
DEAC accredited since 2003 · Transcript sent directly to Dunlap-Stone University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to DSU
⏱️ 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 Dunlap-Stone University's registrar. DSU applies the equivalency: Business Elective.

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Tuition saved vs DSU per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings estimate = credits × $475, DSU's undergraduate rate of $1,425 per 3-credit course (2026-2027 Academic Catalog). Under the articulation agreement DSU does not charge tuition for the UPI Study courses it recognizes as credit. Credit awards are subject to DSU's registrar review and policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Principles of Marketing → DSU.

📚 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 Business Elective at DSU
What does 'Elective credit' mean at Dunlap-Stone University?
Elective credit fills the elective portion of a DSU degree — credits required for graduation but not tied to a specific named course or general education category. Every DSU degree program reserves a portion of total credits for electives, which gives students flexibility to round out their program.
How many elective credits do I need for my DSU degree?
DSU's degree programs each define an elective credit minimum within the total (60 credits for the Associate, 120 for the Bachelor's). The specific count varies by program. Check DSU's current academic catalog for the exact elective credit requirement.
Can I use Principles of Marketing for DSU electives even though it's a business course?
Yes. UPI Study's agreement with Dunlap-Stone University lists UPI Study's Principles of Marketing as Business Elective at DSU, whatever its subject area. The credit posts to your DSU transcript once UPI Study sends the official transcript.
How many UPI Study courses can I stack as electives at DSU?
Up to the overall 75% transfer cap (90 credits for the Bachelor's). DSU doesn't impose a separate elective cap beyond that, so you can stack multiple UPI Study elective courses as long as they fit within total transfer maximum and your program's elective requirement.
Is elective credit 'worth less' than named course credit?
No — credit is credit toward your DSU degree. Elective credits count fully toward the 60-credit Associate or 120-credit Bachelor's total. The only difference is they fill the 'elective' bucket on your transcript rather than a specific named course. They have the same weight in graduation requirements.
🔄 About transferring to DSU
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my DSU degree?
Dunlap-Stone University accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 68 UPI Study courses are recognized by DSU under the UPI Study × DSU articulation agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at DSU.
Do I need to enroll at DSU first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no DSU enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to DSU when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach DSU?
Once you complete Principles of Marketing, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Dunlap-Stone University. DSU's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (Business Elective) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Principles of Marketing for your DSU 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 is a self-paced online course built around video lessons, quizzes, an assignment, and a final exam. Quizzes count for 20% of the grade, assignments for 30%, and the final exam for 50%, so the exam carries the most weight. When you complete the course, the 3 credits transfer to Dunlap-Stone University, which recognizes them as a Business Elective equivalency.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course teaches how businesses identify customer needs and turn that understanding into decisions about products, pricing, promotion, and distribution. Those skills carry over to sales, retail, marketing support roles, and running a small business. At DSU, the credit fills elective space in programs such as the Associate of Arts: Business Administration, the Bachelor of Business Administration, and the Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, where its consumer behavior content is a natural fit.

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 DSU

After you finish the course, UPI Study sends your transcript to Dunlap-Stone University. DSU's registrar applies the credit as Business Elective, which counts toward your total credit hours and your elective requirements. Because it is an elective equivalency, it will not satisfy a named required course, so check your degree audit to see which elective slots it fills. Up to 90 credits (75%) may transfer to DSU, so keep that ceiling in mind as you plan the rest of your coursework.

Who this course is for

This course suits working adults who want a business credit they can complete on their own schedule, degree-finishers who need a few more elective hours, and career changers who want to test whether marketing interests them before committing to a full sequence. Cost-conscious students also benefit, since at DSU's rate of $475 per credit, 3 credits represent $1,425 in tuition value. It is not the right choice for students who need a specific required marketing course in their major, because DSU treats it as an elective equivalency rather than a named course or general education requirement. Those students should confirm their requirements with DSU advising before enrolling.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to DSU.

Dunlap-Stone University recognizes UPI Study courses for credit in its undergraduate degrees under the signed articulation agreement. Each course below has the DSU course, general education category or elective credit Appendix 1 assigns it.

What DSU offers UPI students
✓Signed articulation agreement (February 2025)
✓No DSU tuition for UPI Study credit it recognizes
✓100% online degrees for adult learners
✓DEAC accredited · Arizona licensed · AZ-SARA
The numbers
90 credits
Max transfer credits toward a bachelor's
75%
Max share of an undergraduate program from transfer

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Students must be enrolled at DSU in good standing and meet course and program requirements. DSU is solely responsible for how it recognizes UPI Study courses.

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