UPI Study Colleges University of Arkansas Grantham Microeconomics
University of Arkansas Grantham Transfer Credit · Economics 251

ECN201 – Microeconomics at UAG.

Earn this University of Arkansas Grantham 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 ECN201 – Microeconomics at University of Arkansas Grantham
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Microeconomics
Economics 251 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
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University of Arkansas Grantham recognizes as
ECN201 – Microeconomics
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: ECN201
DEAC accredited since 1961 · Transcript sent directly to University of Arkansas Grantham
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UAG
⏱️ 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 University of Arkansas Grantham's registrar. UAG applies the equivalency: ECN201 – Microeconomics.

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

Savings = credits × $305 (UAG's per-credit tuition). UAG credit awards are subject to UAG review and policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Microeconomics → UAG.

📚 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 ECN201 – Microeconomics at UAG
Does University of Arkansas Grantham accept Microeconomics as a direct equivalent to their ECN201 – Microeconomics?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of Arkansas Grantham, UPI Study's Microeconomics is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UAG's ECN201 – 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 ECN201 – Microeconomics — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UAG transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken ECN201 – Microeconomics at UAG or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for ECN201 – Microeconomics, UAG typically applies UPI Study's Microeconomics as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your UAG advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking ECN201 – Microeconomics directly at UAG?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your UAG degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while UAG's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without UAG enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at UAG to reduce overall program time.
Does University of Arkansas Grantham ever change which courses they accept as ECN201 – Microeconomics?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of Arkansas Grantham explicitly lists Microeconomics → ECN201 – 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 UAG
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UAG degree?
University of Arkansas Grantham accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 66 UPI Study courses are recognized by UAG under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UAG.
Do I need to enroll at UAG first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UAG enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UAG when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach UAG?
Once you complete Microeconomics, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of Arkansas Grantham. UAG's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (ECN201 – Microeconomics) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Microeconomics for your UAG 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 set at 20% quizzes, 30% assignments, and 50% final exam. When you finish and your transcript is issued, University of Arkansas Grantham can review it for course-by-course transfer and recognize it as ECN201 – Microeconomics, the named course equivalency in its catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

Microeconomics helps you understand how prices, markets, taxes, and competition affect decisions in business and daily life, which is useful in UAG pathways such as the Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Business Administration. At University of Arkansas Grantham, having ECN201 – Microeconomics on your record can support degree progress in programs where market analysis and business decision-making matter.

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 UAG

After you complete the course, your transcript is sent for review and University of Arkansas Grantham applies transfer credit course-by-course if the coursework is equivalent and the grade is C or better. For this subject, UAG recognizes the course as ECN201 – Microeconomics, which is the named course equivalency in its catalog. That matters because it places the credit directly into your UAG degree plan rather than as an unnamed elective, which is especially useful in programs like the Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Business Administration. UAG allows up to 90 credits, or 75% of a degree, to transfer.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit if you want a transfer-friendly way to earn the Microeconomics credit that University of Arkansas Grantham lists as ECN201 – Microeconomics, especially if you are planning ahead for a degree at UAG and want to stay within the 90-credit transfer limit. It can also work for students who need a clear, named equivalency for a degree plan in programs like the Bachelor of Business Administration. It is not the best choice if you need transfer credit that is guaranteed without meeting UAG’s requirement for equivalent coursework and a grade of C or better.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to UAG.

University of Arkansas Grantham, part of the University of Arkansas System, has been DEAC-accredited since 1961 and accepts ACE-recommended credit. Transfer credit is awarded course-by-course for equivalent coursework with a grade of C or better.

What UA Grantham offers UPI students
Accepts ACE credit recommendations
New laptop provided at no cost
Purple Heart University · military Heroes Program
Part of the University of Arkansas System
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an undergraduate degree
1961
DEAC-accredited since

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 University of Arkansas Grantham.