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Yes, Bottega University is now known as Maestro University. The school rebranded in 2026 — the articulation agreement and course equivalencies on this page carry over under the new name. bottega.edu → maestro.edu.
Maestro University (formerly Bottega University) is a career-focused university in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in technology, software development, computer science, and business. Through a signed Articulation Agreement (March 17, 2025), the university recognizes UPI Study courses for credit in its undergraduate programs — with 31 named course-code matches and General Elective credit for the rest. Single-course tuition is $299/credit for undergraduate courses ($499/credit for graduate). Earn ACE & NCCRS-recommended credits online, self-paced, then transfer to Maestro.
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Yes — Maestro University and UPI Study signed a formal Articulation Agreement on March 17, 2025. Maestro recognizes UPI Study courses (ACE & NCCRS-recommended) for credit in its undergraduate degree programs. The equivalency table below shows every Maestro course code and General Elective designation — pulled directly from Appendix 1 of the signed agreement.
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Maestro University · Course Equivalency Guide
Match UPI Study courses to Maestro University (formerly Bottega University) course codes and General Elective designations. 31 courses are confirmed under the signed March 2025 agreement; 20 newly added courses show a Recommended by UPI Study badge while their equivalency is finalized post-rebrand.
Tip: search Maestro codes (BA205, CS277, PY141, GS101, MAT-102, SOC-201, PLG-103, BIO-225) or keywords like "psychology", "management", "statistics".
| UPI Study course | UPI CR | Maestro equivalent | Maestro CR | Source |
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Through its official articulation partnership with UPI Study, Maestro recognizes ACE & NCCRS-recommended coursework for transfer credit — letting students build a foundation of affordable, self-paced college credit before or during enrollment, and apply it directly toward a Maestro degree.
Transfer Credit Information
Maestro University accepts transfer credit from ACE and NCCRS-recommended coursework under the signed Articulation Agreement with UPI Study (effective March 17, 2025). UPI Study transcripts are sent directly to Maestro's designated email upon course completion. Students must be enrolled at Maestro in good standing and meet program requirements; Maestro does not charge tuition for the UPI Study courses it recognizes as credit. For full details, contact the Maestro University admissions office or visit bottega.edu.
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This page is a Maestro University (formerly Bottega University) transfer credit equivalency reference for UPI Study's ACE and NCCRS-recommended online courses. Rows marked Transfers are in Appendix 1 of the articulation agreement signed under the Bottega University name (effective March 17, 2025); rows marked Recommended by UPI Study show the best equivalency in Maestro's 2026–2027 catalog, which Maestro confirms on evaluation.
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Codes are from Appendix 1 of the articulation agreement between Bottega University (now Maestro University) and UPI Study Inc. (effective March 17, 2025); rows marked Recommended by UPI Study are matched to Maestro's 2026–2027 catalog. Chart updated 13 October 2026. Maestro makes the final evaluation.
| UPI Study Course | UPI Credits | Maestro University Equivalent | Maestro Credits | Transfer Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business 101: Principles of Management | 3 | Principles of Management | 3 | Transfers |
| Economics 251: Microeconomics | 3 | Microeconomics | 3 | Transfers |
| Economics 252: Macroeconomics | 3 | Macroeconomics | 3 | Transfers |
| Marketing 102: Principles of Marketing | 3 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | Transfers |
| Accounting 210: Managerial Accounting | 3 | Accounting | 3 | Transfers |
| Finance 201: Principles of Finance | 3 | Finance | 3 | Transfers |
| Finance 204: Financial Management | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Business 310: Entrepreneurship | 3 | New Venture Creation | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 250: Business Law | 3 | Business Law | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 211: Business Ethics | 3 | Ethical Decision Making | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 210: Business Communication | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Business 100: Business Essentials | 3 | Business Fundamentals | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 205: Foundations of Leadership | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Business 206: Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 3 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 213: Leading Organizational Change | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Business 230: Project Management | 3 | Project Management | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 300: International Business | 3 | International Business | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 306: Human Resources Management | 3 | Human Resource Management | 3 | Transfers |
| Business 309: Globalization and International Management | 3 | International Business | 3 | Transfers |
| Marketing 300: Marketing Research | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Statistics 101: Principles of Statistics | 3 | Business Statistics | 3 | Transfers |
| Math 100: Business Math | 3 | College Algebra | 3 | Transfers |
| Math 165: Calculus 1 | 4 | General Elective (Maestro) | 4 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Math 265: Calculus 2 | 4 | General Elective (Maestro) | 4 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Math 230: Discrete Mathematics | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Math 250: Quantitative Analysis | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| College Algebra | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| Precalculus | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| Calculus 3 (Multivariable) | 4 | UPI Recommended | 4 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| Computer Science 140: Current Trends in Computer Science and IT | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 150: Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 180: Introduction to HTML and CSS | 3 | Coding Foundations | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 190: Introduction to JavaScript | 3 | Introduction to Javascript | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 195: Ethics in Technology | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 196: Introduction to Networking | 3 | Network and Internet Security | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 200: Fundamentals of Information Technology | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 201: Introduction to Linux | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 210: Introduction to Java | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 230: Programming in Python | 3 | Introduction to Python | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 235: Introduction to Computing | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 240: Programming in C | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 242: Programming in C++ | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 251: Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 252: Network and Systems Security | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 270: Cybersecurity | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 281: Database Fundamentals | 3 | Database Foundations | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 301: Software Engineering | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 354: Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 373: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Computer Science 381: Database Programming | 3 | Advanced Database Management | 3 | Transfers |
| Computer Science 390: System Analysis and Design | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Biology 100: Intro to Biology 1 | 3 | General Biology | 3 | Transfers |
| Biology 200: Intro to Biology 2 | 3 | Earth Science | 3 | Transfers |
| Chemistry 111: Chemistry I | 3 | Earth Science | 3 | Transfers |
| Physics 200: Physics I | 3 | Earth Science | 3 | Transfers |
| Environmental Science | 3 | UPI Recommended Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation. NCCRS recommends 3 credits; ACE recommends 1. |
3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| Health 120: Medical Terminology | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Health 301: Healthcare Finance and Budgeting | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Health 302: Healthcare Organization and Management | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Health 303: Human Resource Management in Healthcare | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 2 | UPI Recommended | 2 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 2 | UPI Recommended | 2 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| Chemistry Lab | 1 | UPI Recommended | 1 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| Physics Lab | 1 | UPI Recommended | 1 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| English 120: Advanced Technical Writing | 3 | Technical Writing for Business | 3 | Transfers |
| Psychology 110: Introduction to Psychology | 3 | General Psychology | 3 | Transfers |
| Psychology 111: Research Methods in Psychology | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Psychology 112: Psychology of Diversity | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Psychology 120: Educational Psychology | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Psychology 180: Abnormal Psychology | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Psychology 300: Psychology of Personality | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Psychology 310: Advanced Social Psychology | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Sociology 110: Introduction to Sociology | 3 | General Sociology | 3 | Transfers |
| Social Science 110: Ethics in the Social Sciences | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Criminology 150: Introduction to Criminology | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| Philosophy 200: Principles of Philosophy | 3 | General Elective (Maestro) | 3 | Transfers (Elective) |
| English Composition I | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| English Composition II | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| American Literature | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| Art History I | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| Art History II | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| U.S. History I | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| U.S. History II | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| French I | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| French II | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |
| Critical Thinking & Analysis | 3 | UPI Recommended | 3 | Recommended by UPI Study — Maestro confirms it on evaluation |