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SUNY Empire State University Transfer Credit · Computer Science 200

CSCI 1010 at SUNY Empire.

Earn this SUNY Empire State University 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 CSCI 1010 at SUNY Empire State University
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Fundamentals of Information Technology
Computer Science 200 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
SUNY Empire State University recognizes as
CSCI 1010
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: CSCI 1010
MSCHE accredited since 1971 · Transcript sent directly to SUNY Empire State University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to SUNY Empire
⏱️ 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 SUNY Empire State University's registrar. SUNY Empire applies the equivalency: CSCI 1010.

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

Savings = credits × $295 (SUNY Empire State NYS resident undergraduate per-credit rate, verified from sunyempire.edu 2026-05-21). Out-of-state students pay $708/credit before grants. UPI Study does not have a formal articulation agreement with SUNY Empire State — equivalencies on this page are reproduced from SUNY Empire's public TES (Transfer Evaluation System) database. Final transferability is determined solely by SUNY Empire's registrar in line with their institutional transfer credit policies.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Fundamentals of Information Technology → SUNY Empire.

📚 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 CSCI 1010 at SUNY Empire
Does SUNY Empire State University accept Fundamentals of Information Technology as a direct equivalent to their CSCI 1010?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and SUNY Empire State University, UPI Study's Fundamentals of Information Technology is recognized as a direct named equivalent of SUNY Empire's CSCI 1010 — 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 CSCI 1010 — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your SUNY Empire transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken CSCI 1010 at SUNY Empire or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for CSCI 1010, SUNY Empire typically applies UPI Study's Fundamentals of Information Technology as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your SUNY Empire advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking CSCI 1010 directly at SUNY Empire?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your SUNY Empire degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while SUNY Empire's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without SUNY Empire enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at SUNY Empire to reduce overall program time.
Does SUNY Empire State University ever change which courses they accept as CSCI 1010?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current published transfer agreement between UPI Study and SUNY Empire State University explicitly lists Fundamentals of Information Technology → CSCI 1010. 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 SUNY Empire
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my SUNY Empire degree?
SUNY Empire State University accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 93 credits for the bachelor's degree. 14 UPI Study courses are recognized by SUNY Empire as verified course equivalencies, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at SUNY Empire.
Do I need to enroll at SUNY Empire first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no SUNY Empire enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to SUNY Empire when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach SUNY Empire?
Once you complete Fundamentals of Information Technology, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by SUNY Empire State University. SUNY Empire's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (CSCI 1010) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Fundamentals of Information Technology for your SUNY Empire 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 a self-paced online course with video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam weighted 20% quizzes, 30% assignments, and 50% final exam. After you complete the course, a transcript is issued, and SUNY Empire State University recognizes it as CSCI 1010 through a verified course-by-course equivalency.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course builds practical understanding of how hardware, software, data, networks, and security support business work, which can help in office, operations, and technology-adjacent roles. At SUNY Empire, the credit applies as CSCI 1010 and can fit into degree planning for programs such as an Associate Degree or a 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 SUNY Empire

After you finish, your transcript is sent for review, and SUNY Empire State University applies the verified equivalency as CSCI 1010 on a course-by-course basis. That named recognition means the credit is not just counted as general transfer credit; it is aligned to a specific catalog course that can be used in the degree plan for programs such as an Associate Degree or a Bachelor of Science. SUNY Empire accepts up to 93 transfer credits, which is 75% of a degree, so this course can help you move forward while staying within that ceiling. Because SUNY Empire uses published evaluations for these equivalencies, the course has a clear place in transfer planning.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students who want a clear introduction to information technology and need a SUNY Empire-recognized course equivalent, CSCI 1010, rather than a general elective with no mapped course code. It is especially useful for students planning around SUNY Empire's 93-credit transfer limit, since every accepted course should support the degree plan. It is not the best choice for someone who already has strong prior study in databases, operating systems, and computer systems and does not need a course-by-course transfer match.

Verified course equivalency

What it means to transfer to SUNY Empire.

SUNY Empire State University accepts UPI Study courses for transfer credit on a course-by-course basis. These equivalencies are verified from published SUNY evaluations.

What SUNY Empire offers UPI students
✓Public SUNY-system university
✓Generous transfer policy for adults
✓Verified course-by-course equivalencies
✓Recognized SUNY transcript value
The numbers
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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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