UPI Study Colleges University of the People Financial Management
University of the People Transfer Credit · Finance 204

BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2 at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People equivalency through UPI Study's Financial Management — 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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Financial Management — transfers as BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2 at University of the People
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Financial Management
Finance 204 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
University of the People recognizes as
BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: BUS 3307
WASC accredited since 2025 · Transcript sent directly to University of the People
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UoPeople
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of financial management, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Analyze the global financial system, including the interplay between financial markets and institutions, and understand the strategic role of financial managers in corporate environments
  • Evaluate and interpret financial statements, applying financial ratios and cash flow analysis for informed financial decision-making
  • Assess investment opportunities and risks, aligning decisions with corporate financial strategies and objectives; explore financing options and capital structure decisions, understanding their impacts on organizational valuation and risk profiles
  • Develop skills in budget management, financial forecasting, and strategic planning, recognizing the influence of global financial environments on domestic financial strategies
📚Major topics covered
Structure of financial systems Corporate finance fundamentals Key financial ratios & DuPont model Fundamentals of valuation Time value of money & NPV Bond & stock valuation techniques Investment decision guidelines CAPM & risk categorization Assessing real options Analysis of cash flows Cost of capital & WACC Capital structure & bond financing Dividend policies & strategies Market efficiency & investment returns Strategic financial planning & budgeting Financial statement interpretation Business valuation techniques
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% 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 the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2.

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Assessment fees saved at UoPeople
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

UoPeople is tuition-free, but charges a $120 per-course assessment fee for undergraduate courses. Savings = transferred credits × $40 (the per-credit equivalent of UoPeople's $120 assessment fee for a 3-credit course). UoPeople credit awards subject to their evaluation policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Financial Management → UoPeople.

📚 About Financial Management
What is Financial Management?
Financial Management is a college-level course that teaches financial analysis, planning, and decision-making. It is Finance 204 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from 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 an NCCRS recommendation 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: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes 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 NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2 at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Financial Management as a direct equivalent to their BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Financial Management is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2 — 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 Financial Management as transferring as BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2 — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2 at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Financial Management as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your UoPeople advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2 directly at UoPeople?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your UoPeople degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while UoPeople's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without UoPeople enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at UoPeople to reduce overall program time.
Does University of the People ever change which courses they accept as BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Financial Management → BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2. 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 UoPeople
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UoPeople degree?
University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 67 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.
Do I need to enroll at UoPeople first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach UoPeople?
Once you complete Financial Management, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Financial Management for your UoPeople credit.

What is Financial Management?

Financial Management is the study of how organizations plan, use, and protect money. It covers how businesses read financial statements, decide whether an investment is worth making, choose between financing options, and manage risk so they can meet their goals. The course also introduces the financial system around the business, including markets, institutions, and the role of the financial manager.

How the course teaches you

Financial Management is delivered as a self-paced online course with video lessons, quizzes, assignments, attendance, and a final exam weighted at 25% each. When you complete the course, the transcript can be evaluated by University of the People and recognized as BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2, a named course equivalency in its catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course builds practical skills in reading financial statements, comparing financing options, and evaluating investment risk, which are useful in day-to-day business decisions. At University of the People, that credit can fit into degree pathways such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, helping you move forward in a program that uses BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2 as a specific course match.

Skills you walk away with

Interpret financial statements and cash flowsUse financial ratios and the DuPont modelApply time value of money and NPV calculationsValue bonds and stocksEvaluate investment projects and real optionsAssess risk with CAPM and capital structure analysisBuild budgets and financial forecasts

Taking this course toward UoPeople

After you finish the course, your transcript is sent for evaluation by University of the People, and its team reviews it as part of the transfer process. If approved, the registrar applies BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2 to your record, which gives you a direct match in the degree plan rather than an unspecified elective. That matters because named course equivalency is the strongest form of transfer recognition and can help you place the credit into programs like the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science. Even with transfer credit, UoPeople allows up to 90 credits, or 75% of a degree, to transfer.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students planning to transfer to University of the People and who want a course that maps directly to BUS 3307 – Financial Management 2. It can work well for people trying to complete a degree efficiently within UoPeople's transfer limit of up to 90 credits, especially if they want a clear named equivalency rather than a course that may only transfer as general elective credit. It is not the best choice for someone who is not aiming at UoPeople or who does not need a finance course in a transfer plan.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to UoPeople.

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university. Its team evaluates your transcript for you, and you only pay a small per-course assessment fee — no tuition.

What UoPeople offers UPI students
Tuition-free degree programs
Only $17 per course transferred
Free transcript evaluation
WASC-accredited since 2025
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an associate or bachelor's
$17
Per-course transfer fee (no tuition)
📋 UoPeople's official transfer page → WASC accredited since 2025

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 the People.