UPI Study Colleges University of the People Principles of Management
University of the People Transfer Credit · Business 101

BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People equivalency through UPI Study's Principles of 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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Principles of Management — transfers as BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management at University of the People
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Principles of Management
Business 101 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
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University of the People recognizes as
BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: BUS 1101
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 principles of management, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Master the core principles of management, focusing on the roles of managers and leaders, and clearly distinguishing between management and leadership competencies
  • Analyze the evolution of management theories, evaluating the enduring impacts of key theorists like Max Weber, Frederick Taylor, and Henri Fayol on modern practices
  • Acquire proficiency in understanding and managing organizational change, with a focus on identifying change catalysts and effectively applying change management models
  • Assess and align organizational structures with strategic objectives, understanding the dynamics of various organizational designs, including mechanistic and organic structures
  • Develop skills in fostering effective team dynamics and leadership, applying diverse theories and models to enhance team motivation, and resolving conflicts
📚Major topics covered
Management fundamentals & managerial roles Classical school of management theory Behavioral approaches to management Effective teamwork & modern management Managing organizational change Lewin's & Kotter's change models Organizational structure & design Mechanistic & organic structures Effective team dynamics & group development Leadership styles & theories Motivation theories & workforce engagement Workplace communication & conflict resolution Financial controls & budgeting Human resources management Strategic management & decision-making Production & total quality management International management & business ethics
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management.

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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

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📚 About Principles of Management
What is Principles of Management?
Principles of Management is a college-level business course covering core concepts in management, strategy, ethics, or operations. It is Business 101 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to apply key business concepts to real-world situations, make more informed decisions in professional contexts, and demonstrate college-level competency in the subject area.
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 1101 – Principles of Business Management at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Principles of Management as a direct equivalent to their BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Principles of Management is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management — 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 Principles of Management as transferring as BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Principles of 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 1101 – Principles of Business Management 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 1101 – Principles of Business Management?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Principles of Management → BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management. 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 Principles of 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 1101 – Principles of Business Management) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Principles of Management for your UoPeople credit.

What is Principles of Management?

Principles of Management is the study of how organizations are planned, organized, led, and improved. It introduces the work managers do, the difference between management and leadership, and the main ideas that have shaped modern business practice. Students also learn how teams, structure, and change affect how an organization performs.

How the course teaches you

This 3-credit course is organized around video lessons, quizzes, assignments, attendance, and a final exam, with grading set at 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. When you finish and send your transcript to University of the People, the completed course is evaluated as BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management, a named course equivalency that matches a specific catalog course.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course gives you a practical framework for understanding how organizations are led, structured, and improved, which can help in supervisory work, team settings, and planning for change. At University of the People, that credit can apply within programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, where BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management may support progress in the degree plan.

Skills you walk away with

Distinguish management from leadershipExplain classical management theories and their influenceApply Lewin’s and Kotter’s change modelsEvaluate mechanistic and organic organizational structuresSupport effective team development and conflict resolutionIdentify managerial roles and responsibilitiesAssess how structure aligns with strategy

Taking this course toward UoPeople

After you complete the course, your transcript is sent to University of the People for evaluation. UoPeople reviews the record and applies BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management as the named equivalency, which means the credit is tied to a specific course in its catalog rather than treated as an undefined elective. That matters because it can slot directly into an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science plan where the course is required or useful. Even with that recognition, UoPeople’s transfer ceiling remains 90 credits, or 75% of the degree.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit if you are building toward University of the People and want a clear, named transfer result rather than a loose elective match. It is especially useful for students who want to use transfer credit efficiently, since UoPeople allows up to 90 credits, or 75%, to transfer. It may not be the best choice if you are looking for a course outside business foundations or if you do not need BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management in your UoPeople 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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