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University of the People Transfer Credit · Computer Science 390

CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People equivalency through UPI Study's System Analysis and Design — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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System Analysis and Design — transfers as CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning at University of the People
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System Analysis and Design
Computer Science 390 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
University of the People recognizes as
CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: CS 4401
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
💰 Savings
$650+
Saved vs avg community college
What you'll learn

A full semester of system analysis and design, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Apply systems analysis and design principles across software engineering and business domains, identifying and addressing problems through systematic analysis
  • ✓Recognize the iterative nature of systems analysis and design lifecycles and implement theoretical knowledge in real-world business environments
  • ✓Utilize tools and techniques for effective business analysis, including the roles and responsibilities of systems analysts within organizations
  • ✓Assess and compare methodologies used in systems development — including Agile, iterative, spiral, and V-shaped models — and integrate them into the SDLC
  • ✓Model system development processes using UML diagrams, data flow diagrams, use case diagrams, and object-oriented analysis and design techniques
  • ✓Evaluate risk management, security management, and project management components including scheduling, quality assurance, and capacity planning in systems design
📚Major topics covered
Fundamentals of systems analysis and design Systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies Agile, iterative, spiral & V-shaped models Requirements gathering techniques Joint & Rapid Application Development (JAD/RAD) Business Process Modeling (BPM) UML models, use case & class diagrams Data flow diagrams (logical & physical) System design & universal design principles User interface & GUI design Systems architecture & service-oriented design Database design, schemas & normalization Risk management & information security Network security & cloud computing security Project management components & scheduling Quality assurance, capacity planning & Gantt charts Software testing, debugging & maintenance
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: CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about System Analysis and Design → UoPeople.

📚 About System Analysis and Design
What is System Analysis and Design?
System Analysis and Design is a college-level technology course covering core concepts and practical skills in the subject area. It is Computer Science 390 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
What technical background do I need?
No specific technical background is required to start. The course is structured to build from foundational concepts to practical application, making it accessible to students at any level.
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 in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, in Software Engineering, Informatics, Information Technology, MIS, or Computer Science.
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 or ACE 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 CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept System Analysis and Design as a direct equivalent to their CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's System Analysis and Design is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning — 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 System Analysis and Design as transferring as CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's System Analysis and Design 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 CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning 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 CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists System Analysis and Design → CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning. 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 System Analysis and Design, 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 (CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding System Analysis and Design for your UoPeople credit.

What is System Analysis and Design?

System Analysis and Design is the study of how to understand a business or software problem, gather requirements, and plan a system that solves it. It focuses on the steps used to move from a need or idea to a working system, including analysis, modeling, design, and testing different development approaches such as Agile, spiral, iterative, and V-shaped methods.

How the course teaches you

This course is delivered through online lessons and a graded structure built around attendance, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam, each worth 25% of the grade. That format helps you show steady progress while learning how to analyze a problem, gather requirements, and design a system through methods such as Agile, spiral, iterative, and V-shaped development. When you complete the course and your transcript is reviewed by University of the People, it is recognized as CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning, a named course equivalency in the UoPeople catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The skills from System Analysis and Design are useful when you need to break down a business or software problem, organize information, and choose a practical way to move a project forward. At University of the People, that preparation can support degree progress in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, where the CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning equivalency can fit into your transfer plan.

Skills you walk away with

Gather and document system requirementsCompare SDLC methods such as Agile, spiral, and V-shaped modelsCreate UML use case and class diagramsBuild logical and physical data flow diagramsAnalyze business processes using BPM techniquesApply system design and universal design principlesEvaluate risk, security, and project planning needs

Taking this course toward UoPeople

After you finish the course, your transcript is sent for University of the People evaluation, and UoPeople applies the credit as CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning. Because this is a named course equivalency, it maps to a specific catalog course rather than a loose elective slot, which gives you clearer planning for your UoPeople degree path. That matters whether you are working toward an Associate of Science or a Bachelor of Science, since transfer credit is capped at 90 credits, or 75% of the degree. UoPeople reviews the transcript for you, and you only pay the per-course assessment fee rather than tuition.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students who want to bring prior study into a University of the People degree and need a course that has a named equivalency, not just general elective recognition. It may also suit people who are planning around the 90-credit transfer ceiling at UoPeople and want to know exactly how a course will apply as CS 4401 – Data Mining and Machine Learning. It is not the best choice if you need a course that transfers only as broad elective credit or if you are looking for a subject outside UoPeople’s CS 4401 match.

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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