UPI Study Colleges University of the People Microeconomics
University of the People Transfer Credit · Economics 251

BUS 1103 – Microeconomics at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People 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 BUS 1103 – Microeconomics at University of the People
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Microeconomics
Economics 251 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
University of the People recognizes as
BUS 1103 – Microeconomics
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: BUS 1103
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 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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Transfer to UoPeople

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: BUS 1103 – Microeconomics.

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Microeconomics — two ways to enroll.

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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 Microeconomics → UoPeople.

📚 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 BUS 1103 – Microeconomics at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Microeconomics as a direct equivalent to their BUS 1103 – Microeconomics?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Microeconomics is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's BUS 1103 – 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 BUS 1103 – Microeconomics — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken BUS 1103 – Microeconomics at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for BUS 1103 – Microeconomics, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Microeconomics 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 1103 – Microeconomics 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 1103 – Microeconomics?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Microeconomics → BUS 1103 – 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 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 Microeconomics, 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 1103 – Microeconomics) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Microeconomics for your UoPeople 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 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 finish, the transcript can be sent for review, and University of the People recognizes the course as BUS 1103 – Microeconomics, a named course equivalency in its catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

Microeconomics helps you make sense of pricing, consumer behavior, costs, and how markets respond to taxes, regulation, and competition, which can be useful in day-to-day decisions and workplace problem-solving. At University of the People, that credit can support degree progress in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science.

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 UoPeople

After you complete the course, your transcript is reviewed by University of the People, and its team applies the transfer decision to your record. Because this course is recognized as BUS 1103 – Microeconomics, it can satisfy the matching course requirement in your UoPeople degree plan rather than just counting as general elective credit. UoPeople accepts up to 90 transfer credits, which is 75% of a degree, so this course can be part of a larger transfer strategy for an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science. UoPeople is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university, and students only pay a small per-course assessment fee.

Who this course is for

This course is a practical option for students planning to transfer into University of the People and wanting a direct match to BUS 1103 – Microeconomics. It can fit degree-finishers and working adults who want to move credits into a program with a clear transfer path, especially since UoPeople accepts up to 90 credits, or 75% of a degree. It is less useful for someone who does not need a named course equivalency or is not working toward a UoPeople degree.

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.