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Nexford University Transfer Credit · Computer Science 200

Technology Elective at Nexford.

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Fundamentals of Information Technology — transfers as Technology Elective at Nexford University
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Fundamentals of Information Technology
Computer Science 200 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
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Nexford University recognizes as
Technology Elective
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: ELECTIVE
DEAC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Nexford University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Nexford
⏱️ 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 Nexford University's registrar. Nexford applies the equivalency: Technology Elective.

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

Savings = credits × $136 (Nexford BBA total $16,320 ÷ 120 credits, US/Canada/China region, from Nexford University Catalog 2026). Nexford credit awards are subject to Nexford's transfer credit evaluation per its institutional policies. Rates may vary by region — Group 2 (Finland/Iceland) is $112/cr, Group 3 (Kenya/Egypt/Philippines/Thailand/Indonesia) $74/cr, Group 4 (Nigeria/Ghana) $64/cr.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Fundamentals of Information Technology → Nexford.

📚 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 Technology Elective at Nexford
What does 'Elective credit' mean at Nexford University?
Elective credit fills the elective portion of a Nexford degree — credits required for graduation but not tied to a specific named course or general education category. Every Nexford 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 Nexford degree?
Nexford'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 Nexford's current academic catalog for the exact elective credit requirement.
Can I use Fundamentals of Information Technology for Nexford electives even though it's a computer science course?
Yes. The Articulation Agreement explicitly recognizes UPI Study's Fundamentals of Information Technology as elective credit at Nexford, regardless of subject area. Nexford accepts transfer credit across disciplines as long as the credit comes from an approved provider with NCCRS or ACE recommendations.
How many UPI Study courses can I stack as electives at Nexford?
Up to the overall 75% transfer cap (90 credits for the Bachelor's). Nexford 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 Nexford 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 Nexford
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Nexford degree?
Nexford University 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 Nexford under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Nexford.
Do I need to enroll at Nexford first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Nexford enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Nexford when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Nexford?
Once you complete Fundamentals of Information Technology, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Nexford University. Nexford's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (Technology Elective) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Fundamentals of Information Technology for your Nexford 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

Fundamentals of Information Technology is completed through a structured online format with video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The grading is 20% quizzes, 30% assignments, and 50% final exam, so the transcript reflects performance across the full course. When the course is finished and appears on the transcript, Nexford University can recognize it as a Technology Elective.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course gives a practical overview of how hardware, software, databases, networks, and security support business work, which is useful in many office and operations roles. At Nexford, that credit can sit inside programs such as the Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Business Administration as a Technology Elective, helping students move through elective requirements while building a wider understanding of how organizations use information systems.

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 Nexford

After completion, the transcript is sent for review and Nexford applies the course as a Technology Elective when it matches their transfer evaluation. That elective recognition means the course counts toward total credit hours and elective requirements in the degree plan, rather than toward a more specialized core requirement. Nexford allows up to 90 transfer credits, which is 75% of an undergraduate program, so this course can be part of a larger transfer plan. Nexford also offers a free, no-obligation transfer credit evaluation, which helps students see how the course fits before they enroll.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students planning to transfer to Nexford who want to use an approved elective toward an undergraduate program and stay within the 90-credit transfer limit. It can also work well for people who need a broad technology course rather than a specialized technical sequence, especially if they are working toward a degree like the Bachelor of Business Administration or Associate of Applied Science. It is not the best choice for someone looking for an advanced computer science course or a major-specific technical requirement at Nexford.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Nexford.

Nexford University is DEAC-accredited and offers a free, no-obligation transfer credit evaluation. Its flexible policy lets you transfer up to 75% of an undergraduate program toward your degree.

What Nexford offers UPI students
✓Free official transfer evaluation
✓Fast free unofficial pre-check
✓IACBE-accredited MBA program
✓Accepts ACE/NCCRS & exam credit
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an undergraduate program
$0
Cost of a transfer credit evaluation

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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