UPI Study Colleges Southern New Hampshire University Principles of Finance
Southern New Hampshire University Transfer Credit · Finance 201

FIN320 – Principles of Finance at SNHU.

Earn this Southern New Hampshire University equivalency through UPI Study's Principles of Finance — 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 Finance — transfers as FIN320 – Principles of Finance at Southern New Hampshire University
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Principles of Finance
Finance 201 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Southern New Hampshire University recognizes as
FIN320 – Principles of Finance
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: FIN320
NECHE accredited since 1968 · Transcript sent directly to Southern New Hampshire University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to SNHU
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of principles of finance, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Master core financial principles, such as time value of money, risk and return, and financial statement analysis, and apply these to various financial contexts
  • Evaluate investment opportunities using tools like Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and understand the impact of risk on investment decisions
  • Analyze financial markets and instruments, including stocks, bonds, and derivatives, to make informed investment choices
  • Make strategic corporate financial management decisions regarding capital budgeting, structure, and cost of capital
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks, employing derivatives and risk management strategies in domestic and international contexts
  • Create and utilize financial models for decision-making, and communicate financial analyses effectively
📚Major topics covered
Introduction to Finance Corporate Structure & Governance Economic Foundations: Money & Rates Accrual Accounting Process Financial Statements Measures of Financial Health Cash Flow & Financial Projections Corporate Forecasting Models Time Value of Money Fixed Income Valuation Stocks & Stock Valuation Historical Performance of US Markets Statistical Analysis in Finance Regression Analysis in Finance Risk, Return & the CAPM
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Southern New Hampshire University's registrar. SNHU applies the equivalency: FIN320 – Principles of Finance.

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

Savings = credits × $342 (SNHU's published online undergraduate per-credit rate). SNHU is not a signed UPI Study partner; it evaluates transfer credit course-by-course, and final credit awards are determined solely by SNHU's registrar.

Frequently asked questions

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📚 About Principles of Finance
What is Principles of Finance?
Principles of Finance is a college-level course that teaches financial analysis, planning, and decision-making. It is Finance 201 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying ACE and NCCRS recommendations from ACE & NCCRS.
What skills will I gain?
You will be able to analyze financial data, interpret statements, apply key financial concepts to business decisions, and understand how organizations plan and manage their finances.
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 FIN320 – Principles of Finance at SNHU
Does Southern New Hampshire University accept Principles of Finance as a direct equivalent to their FIN320 – Principles of Finance?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and Southern New Hampshire University, UPI Study's Principles of Finance is recognized as a direct named equivalent of SNHU's FIN320 – Principles of Finance — 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 Principles of Finance as transferring as FIN320 – Principles of Finance — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your SNHU transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken FIN320 – Principles of Finance at SNHU or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for FIN320 – Principles of Finance, SNHU typically applies UPI Study's Principles of Finance as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your SNHU advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking FIN320 – Principles of Finance directly at SNHU?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your SNHU degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while SNHU's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without SNHU enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at SNHU to reduce overall program time.
Does Southern New Hampshire University ever change which courses they accept as FIN320 – Principles of Finance?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current published transfer agreement between UPI Study and Southern New Hampshire University explicitly lists Principles of Finance → FIN320 – Principles of Finance. 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 SNHU
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my SNHU degree?
Southern New Hampshire University accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 34 UPI Study courses are recognized by SNHU as verified course equivalencies, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at SNHU.
Do I need to enroll at SNHU first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no SNHU enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to SNHU when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach SNHU?
Once you complete Principles of Finance, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Southern New Hampshire University. SNHU's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (FIN320 – Principles of Finance) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Principles of Finance for your SNHU credit.

What is Principles of Finance?

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.

How the course teaches you

Principles of Finance (Finance 201) is a 3-credit self-paced online course built around video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The grade is based on 20% quizzes, 30% assignments, and 50% the final exam, so students are expected to show steady progress as they work through the material. When the course is completed and the transcript is issued, SNHU recognizes it as FIN320 – Principles of Finance through a verified course-by-course equivalency.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course helps students build practical finance skills used in business decision-making, from reading financial statements to evaluating investments and understanding risk and return. At SNHU, that credit lands as FIN320 – Principles of Finance, which can support degree planning in programs such as an Associate Degree or a Bachelor's Degree. For students moving through an SNHU plan, it can satisfy a named finance requirement rather than remaining an elective-only course.

Skills you walk away with

Calculate time value of money, NPV, and IRRRead and analyze financial statementsAssess financial health using key measures and cash flowBuild basic financial projections and forecasting modelsEvaluate stocks, bonds, and other financial instrumentsEstimate cost of capital and support capital budgeting decisionsIdentify financial risk and use basic hedging concepts

Taking this course toward SNHU

After you finish the course, the transcript is sent for review and SNHU applies the verified course-by-course equivalency as FIN320 – Principles of Finance. Because this is a named course equivalency, it maps to a specific SNHU catalog course rather than a general elective, which can help with degree planning in Associate Degree and Bachelor's Degree programs. SNHU accepts up to 90 transfer credits, or 75% of a degree, so this course can count within that ceiling if the rest of the plan also fits SNHU's transfer rules. The final decision is made by SNHU's registrar/evaluation process using the approved chart.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students who want a clear finance requirement recognized by SNHU as FIN320 – Principles of Finance and who are working within SNHU's transfer limits of up to 90 credits. It is often useful for adults finishing a degree, students changing direction, or anyone trying to keep transfer work aligned with a specific SNHU course code. It is not the best choice for someone who needs a broad, non-specific transfer option or who is not planning to use a course-by-course equivalency at SNHU.

Verified course equivalency

What it means to transfer to SNHU.

Southern New Hampshire University accepts UPI Study courses for transfer credit on a course-by-course basis. These equivalencies are verified from SNHU's evaluation chart.

What SNHU offers UPI students
One of the largest online universities
Up to 90 transfer credits to a bachelor's
Verified course-by-course equivalencies
NECHE-accredited nonprofit
The numbers
90 credits
Max transfer toward a bachelor's
Course-by-course
How equivalencies are evaluated

This is a verified course equivalency, not a formal partnership. Transfer credits are never guaranteed and are determined solely by the 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 Southern New Hampshire University.