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Indiana Tech Transfer Credit · Computer Science 200

IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT at Indiana Tech.

Earn this Indiana Tech equivalency through UPI Study's Fundamentals of Information Technology — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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Fundamentals of Information Technology — transfers as IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT at Indiana Tech
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Fundamentals of Information Technology
Computer Science 200 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
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Indiana Tech recognizes as
IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: IS 1150
HLC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Indiana Tech
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Indiana Tech
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of fundamentals of information technology, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Identify key concepts, components, and types of information systems in business
  • ✓Describe computer system fundamentals, including hardware, memory, and data storage
  • ✓Explain the binary language of computers and the role of input/output devices
  • ✓Evaluate data storage technologies and their historical evolution
  • ✓Examine the functions of operating systems and differentiate between software types
  • ✓Design relational databases and perform SQL queries for business intelligence
  • ✓Describe computer networks, internet components, and cloud computing
  • ✓Implement network security measures and predict future networking trends
  • ✓Analyze e-commerce models, manage infrastructure, and explore specialized information systems
  • ✓Apply knowledge management, AI techniques, software development methods, and address IT ethical considerations
📚Major topics covered
What is an Information System? Hardware & Binary Systems Software Types & Enterprise Applications Data, Databases & Big Data Database Management Systems (DBMS) SQL & Business Intelligence Networking & Communication Information Systems Security Strategic Role of IT in Business Business Process Management (BPM) People & Careers in IT Information Systems Development Globalization & the Digital Divide Ethics, Privacy & Legal Implications Trends: Cloud, AI & Mobile Computing Software Development Methodologies
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Indiana Tech's registrar. Indiana Tech applies the equivalency: IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT.

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

Savings = credits × $490 (Indiana Tech's published online undergraduate per-credit rate). Indiana Tech credit awards are subject to their Office of the University Registrar review and policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Fundamentals of Information Technology → Indiana Tech.

📚 About Fundamentals of Information Technology
What is Fundamentals of Information Technology?
Fundamentals of Information Technology is a college-level technology course covering core concepts and practical skills in the subject area. It is Computer Science 200 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying ACE and NCCRS recommendations from ACE & NCCRS.
What technical background do I need?
No specific technical background is required to start. The course is structured to build from foundational concepts to practical application, making it accessible to students at any level.
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 IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT at Indiana Tech
Does Indiana Tech accept Fundamentals of Information Technology as a direct equivalent to their IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and Indiana Tech, UPI Study's Fundamentals of Information Technology is recognized as a direct named equivalent of Indiana Tech's IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT — 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 Fundamentals of Information Technology as transferring as IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your Indiana Tech transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT at Indiana Tech or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT, Indiana Tech typically applies UPI Study's Fundamentals of Information Technology as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your Indiana Tech advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT directly at Indiana Tech?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your Indiana Tech degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while Indiana Tech's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without Indiana Tech enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at Indiana Tech to reduce overall program time.
Does Indiana Tech ever change which courses they accept as IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current published transfer agreement between UPI Study and Indiana Tech explicitly lists Fundamentals of Information Technology → IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT. 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 Indiana Tech
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Indiana Tech degree?
Indiana Tech accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 69 UPI Study courses are recognized by Indiana Tech under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Indiana Tech.
Do I need to enroll at Indiana Tech first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Indiana Tech enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Indiana Tech when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Indiana Tech?
Once you complete Fundamentals of Information Technology, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Indiana Tech. Indiana Tech's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Fundamentals of Information Technology for your Indiana Tech credit.

What is Fundamentals of Information Technology?

Fundamentals of Information Technology is an introduction to how computer systems support business work. It covers the basic parts of information systems, hardware and software, data and databases, networks, security, and how IT helps organizations make decisions and run processes. The course gives students a broad view of how computers, data, and business needs fit together.

How the course teaches you

This self-paced online course uses video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam weighted at 20% Quizzes, 30% Assignments, and 50% Final Exam. Students work through the material on information systems, hardware, software, data, networks, security, and databases, then the completed transcript can be sent to Indiana Tech, where it is recognized as IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course builds practical understanding of how computers, data, and business processes fit together, which is useful in day-to-day work and in planning for degree programs at Indiana Tech. Because the credit maps directly to IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT, it can support progress in Indiana Tech programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science.

Skills you walk away with

Identify types and components of information systemsExplain hardware, memory, storage, and binary basicsDifferentiate operating systems and software typesDesign simple relational databasesWrite basic SQL queries for business questionsDescribe networks, internet components, and cloud computingRecognize common network security measures

Taking this course toward Indiana Tech

After you finish the course, your transcript is sent for review and Indiana Tech applies the credit as IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT when the coursework meets its transfer standards. That named recognition matters because it places the course into your Indiana Tech degree plan as a specific catalog match rather than as an unspecified elective. Indiana Tech accepts transfer credit from regionally and nationally accredited institutions and allows up to 90 credits, or 75%, to transfer. For students building toward an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science at Indiana Tech, this gives a clear place for the course in the plan.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students who want a direct, named transfer course for Indiana Tech and need a clear match to IS 1150 – Fundamentals of IT. It can help working adults, students finishing a degree, or people changing direction who want curriculum-related credit that Indiana Tech may consider with a grade of C or better. It is not the best choice for someone who needs a broad transfer option without regard to Indiana Tech's 90-credit maximum or who is not aiming for a program where this specific equivalency helps.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Indiana Tech.

Indiana Institute of Technology (Indiana Tech) is HLC-accredited and accepts transfer credit from both regionally and nationally accredited institutions. Curriculum-related coursework with a grade of C or better is considered for credit.

What Indiana Tech offers UPI students
✓Accepts regional & national accreditation
✓C-or-better coursework considered
✓Transfer agreements with many providers
✓Online, associate through doctoral degrees
The numbers
90 credits
Max transfer toward a bachelor's
45 credits
Max transfer toward an associate

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving 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 Indiana Tech.