UPI Study Colleges Thomas Edison State University Microeconomics
Thomas Edison State University Transfer Credit · Economics 251

ECO-1120 – Microeconomics at TESU.

Earn this Thomas Edison State University equivalency through UPI Study's Microeconomics — 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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Microeconomics — transfers as ECO-1120 – Microeconomics at Thomas Edison State University
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Microeconomics
Economics 251 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Thomas Edison State University recognizes as
ECO-1120 – Microeconomics
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: ECO-1120
MSCHE accredited · Transcript sent directly to Thomas Edison State University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to TESU
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of microeconomics, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of core microeconomic principles, focusing on their real-world applications and implications for business strategy
  • Grasp and critically evaluate key concepts like scarcity, supply and demand, and consumer behavior, linking these to producer decision-making and market dynamics
  • Analyze the role of technology and government intervention in shaping economic landscapes, assessing their impacts on business operations and market structures
  • Build proficiency in analyzing complex economic scenarios, applying microeconomic theories to facilitate strategic and informed business decisions; explore the nuances of various market structures and their influence on resource allocation and competitive strategies
  • Gain a comprehensive perspective on the regulatory environment, including taxation, trade policies, and antitrust laws, and their effects on business and economic activities
📚Major topics covered
Economics fundamentals & systems Scarcity, trade-offs & PPF Demand, supply & equilibrium Price ceilings & price floors Price elasticity of demand & supply Income & cross-price elasticity Consumer choices & behavior Labor & financial markets Production & cost structures Short-run & long-run costs Perfect competition & monopoly Monopolistic competition & oligopoly Externalities & public goods Labor markets, unions & discrimination Information, risk & insurance International trade & comparative advantage Globalization & protectionism
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam
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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Thomas Edison State University's registrar. TESU applies the equivalency: ECO-1120 – Microeconomics.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about Microeconomics → TESU.

📚 About Microeconomics
What is Microeconomics?
Microeconomics is a college-level course that teaches how individuals, firms, and markets make decisions — covering supply and demand, consumer behavior, market structures, and government policy. It is Economics 251 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying ACE and NCCRS recommendations.
What skills will I gain?
You will be able to analyze supply and demand dynamics, evaluate market structures, apply elasticity concepts to pricing decisions, and understand how government policies and trade affect economic outcomes.
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 ECO-1120 – Microeconomics at TESU
Does Thomas Edison State University accept Microeconomics as a direct equivalent to their ECO-1120 – Microeconomics?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and Thomas Edison State University, UPI Study's Microeconomics is recognized as a direct named equivalent of TESU's ECO-1120 – Microeconomics — 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 Microeconomics as transferring as ECO-1120 – Microeconomics — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your TESU transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken ECO-1120 – Microeconomics at TESU or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for ECO-1120 – Microeconomics, TESU typically applies UPI Study's Microeconomics as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your TESU advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking ECO-1120 – Microeconomics directly at TESU?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your TESU degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while TESU's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without TESU enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at TESU to reduce overall program time.
Does Thomas Edison State University ever change which courses they accept as ECO-1120 – Microeconomics?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and Thomas Edison State University explicitly lists Microeconomics → ECO-1120 – Microeconomics. We update this page whenever the MOU 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 MOU change.
🔄 About transferring to TESU
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my TESU degree?
Thomas Edison State University accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 50 UPI Study courses are recognized by TESU under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at TESU.
Do I need to enroll at TESU first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no TESU enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to TESU when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach TESU?
Once you complete Microeconomics, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Thomas Edison State University. TESU's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (ECO-1120 – Microeconomics) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Microeconomics for your TESU credit.

What is Microeconomics?

Microeconomics is the study of how individuals, households, and businesses make choices when resources are limited. It focuses on topics like supply and demand, prices, consumer behavior, production costs, and how markets respond to government rules, taxes, and competition. In this course, you learn how these decisions shape everyday markets such as labor, goods, and financial services.

How the course teaches you

This self-paced online Microeconomics course uses video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam, with grading weighted at 20% Quizzes, 30% Assignments, and 50% Final Exam. When you complete the course, the transcript can be sent for TESU review, where it is recognized as ECO-1120 – Microeconomics, a named course equivalency in the TESU catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

Microeconomics helps you understand how pricing, consumer choices, production costs, and market rules affect everyday decisions in work and daily life. At TESU, that learning can support degree progress in programs such as the Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts, where ECO-1120 – Microeconomics may fit into the plan as a specific course match.

Skills you walk away with

Analyze scarcity and trade-offs using the production possibilities frontierInterpret demand, supply, and market equilibriumEvaluate price ceilings, price floors, and government interventionMeasure and apply price elasticity, income elasticity, and cross-price elasticityExplain consumer choice and behavior in market settingsCompare short-run and long-run cost structuresAssess labor, financial, and competitive market conditions

Taking this course toward TESU

After you finish, your transcript is sent for TESU review and the course is applied as ECO-1120 – Microeconomics if it matches the named equivalency. That matters because a named course equivalency is stronger than a general elective; it gives you a clearer place in the TESU degree plan for programs such as the Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts. TESU accepts up to 90 transfer credits, and this course can be part of that total if you are working within the university's transfer maximum. For students planning carefully, the ECO-1120 – Microeconomics match helps reduce guesswork when mapping prior learning into TESU requirements.

Who this course is for

This course is a practical choice for students who want a TESU-recognized microeconomics course with a named equivalency rather than an uncertain elective. It can work well for people building toward TESU degree completion within the university's transfer limits of up to 90 credits, especially if they are trying to place ECO-1120 – Microeconomics into an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts plan. It is not the best fit for someone who needs a course that counts as something other than microeconomics or who is already beyond TESU's 90-credit transfer ceiling.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to TESU.

Thomas Edison State University has one of the most flexible transfer policies in the country and accepts ACE & NCCRS credit recommendations. With a four-year institution's credits, you can fulfill all degree requirements except two required TESU courses.

What TESU offers UPI students
Accepts ACE & NCCRS credit recommendations
Fulfill all but 2 required TESU courses
No minimum GPA requirement
Built for adult & working learners
The numbers
90 credits
Max from noncollegiate sources (ACE/NCCRS)
100+
Areas of study to choose from

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 Thomas Edison State University.