UPI Study and Columbia Southern University: Turning Online Credits into a U.S. Degree

If you’ve ever thought about earning a U.S. degree but didn’t know where to start, this new partnership might be your answer.UPI Study has officially partnered with Columbia Southern University (CSU) to make transferring college credits easier, faster, and more affordable for students around the world.

This means the courses you complete through UPI Study—whether in business, computer science, healthcare, or psychology—can now be transferred directly toward a degree program at CSU, a respected U.S. university known for its flexibility and online learning model.

Why This Matters for Students

Education is expensive, and starting over can feel discouraging. With this agreement, you don’t have to.You can begin your coursework with UPI Study for just $99 per month, earn credits that are ACE- and NCCRS-approved, and then apply those credits to Columbia Southern University once you’re ready to continue your degree.

You’ll save both time and money, while earning credits that actually count.

About Columbia Southern University

Based in Alabama, Columbia Southern University has built a strong reputation for serving adult and international learners through fully online programs. It’s one of the most transfer-friendly universities in the United States, offering degree programs in business, criminal justice, information technology, health administration, and more.

CSU’s flexible, asynchronous learning system lets you study at your own pace—something that aligns perfectly with UPI Study’s student-centered approach. Together, the two institutions are creating a bridge that connects affordable online learning with accredited degree completion.

How the Transfer Works

1. Start with UPI Study — Enroll in flexible, self-paced courses.

2. Earn ACE or NCCRS credits — These are recognized across accredited U.S. universities.

3. Apply to CSU — Once accepted, your credits transfer directly toward your degree program.

All courses have been reviewed by CSU to ensure academic alignment, and you can transfer up to 90 credits toward your bachelor’s degree.

UPI Study to Columbia Southern University Course Equivalency Highlights

Here’s how your UPI Study courses align with CSU programs. These are just some examples from the official articulation agreement.

Business and Management

UPI Study’s Managerial Accounting (3 credits) → CSU’s ACC 3301: Managerial Accounting (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Principles of Management (3 credits) → CSU’s MGT 3301: Principles of Management (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Business Communication (3 credits) → CSU’s COM 2301: Professional Communication (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Business Ethics (3 credits) → CSU’s PHI 4301: Business Ethics (3 credits)UPI Study’s Human Resource Management (3 credits) → CSU’s HRM 3302: Human Resource Management (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Project Management (3 credits) → CSU’s MGT 3302: Introduction to Project Management (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Entrepreneurship (3 credits) → CSU’s Open Elective (3 credits)

Computer Science and Information Technology

UPI Study’s Fundamentals of Information Technology (3 credits) → CSU’s ITC 1301: Computer Essentials (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Programming in Python (3 credits) → CSU’s ITC 3306: Operating Systems (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Cybersecurity (3 credits) → CSU’s Open Elective (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Database Fundamentals (3 credits) → CSU’s ITC 4302: Database Design and Implementation (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Software Engineering (3 credits) → CSU’s ITC 4301: Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)

Economics and Finance

UPI Study’s Microeconomics (3 credits) → CSU’s ECO 2301: Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Macroeconomics (3 credits) → CSU’s ECO 2302: Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Principles of Finance (3 credits) → CSU’s FIN 3301: Financial Management (3 credits)

Healthcare and Allied Sciences

UPI Study’s Medical Terminology (3 credits) → CSU’s HCA 1301: Basic Medical Terminology (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Healthcare Organization and Management (3 credits) → CSU’s HCA 3301: Health Care Management (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Healthcare Finance and Budgeting (3 credits) → CSU’s HCA 4302: Financial Management in Health Care Organizations (3 credits)

Marketing and Mathematics

UPI Study’s Principles of Marketing (3 credits) → CSU’s MKT 3301: Principles of Marketing (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Marketing Research (3 credits) → CSU’s MKT 3304: Marketing Research (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Business Math (3 credits) → CSU’s Mathematics General Education (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Calculus I (4 credits) → CSU’s MAT 2303: Calculus (4 credits)

Humanities and Social Sciences

UPI Study’s Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) → CSU’s PSY 1301: General Psychology (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Abnormal Psychology (3 credits) → CSU’s PSY 2301: Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Sociology (3 credits) → CSU’s SOC 1301: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Principles of Philosophy (3 credits) → CSU’s Humanities and Fine Arts Elective (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Physics I (3 credits) → CSU’s PHY 1301: Physics I (3 credits)

UPI Study’s Principles of Statistics (3 credits) → CSU’s MAT 2301: Elementary Statistics (3 credits)

Why This Is a Big Deal

For students, this partnership is about flexibility and opportunity. You can start earning credits online right now through UPI Study—without relocating or paying high tuition—and then transfer your progress to an accredited U.S. university like Columbia Southern.

It’s a simple, proven, and affordable path to a recognized U.S. degree more worrying about whether your credits will count or having to start from scratch.

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Start your journey today

Your path to a U.S. degree can start from wherever you are.Complete online courses with UPI Study, transfer them to Columbia Southern University, and earn your degree on your terms.