The OU Polytechnic Institute aims to prepare students for rewarding careers by presenting them with a combination of AI fundamentals and exposure to cutting-edge tools they will encounter in the corporate environment. Additionally, students will learn about related topics in cybersecurity and software development. The bachelor degree completion program will provide students with a deep and comprehensive understanding of AI’s principles, tools, and applications. Students will be equipped with the skills necessary to develop intelligent software solutions for complex, real-world problems. The program will also emphasize the importance of understanding the ethical and societal impacts of AI.
There are more than 600 jobs in computer and information technology in northeastern Oklahoma and 375 of those job openings are in the Tulsa area. The OU Polytechnic Institute is designed with this in mind, working with local and state industry partners to develop programs, like the BS in Applied Artificial Intelligence, to meet the skyrocketing demand for these jobs.
This is a bachelor’s completion program. Students traditionally transfer to OUPI once they have earned an associate’s degree or taken at least 24 hours from an accredited institution, such as a community college.
This 60 hour bachelor degree completion program is designed to be completed in two years and developed with the needs of local, state and regional employers in mind. Upon graduation, students will hold a Bachelor of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence from the University of Oklahoma. Your OU degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence will make you uniquely prepared to take advantage of many career opportunities. Combining hands-on learning with projects that span multiple relevant fields of study, you will make real-world connections, including internships and industry-sponsored senior design projects.
The University of Oklahoma offers various scholarships to admitted transfer students or those enrolled in the OU Polytechnic Institute based on criteria such as academics, leadership, and community involvement. OUPI students are eligible to receive any of these scholarships for which they qualify. In addition, a fund has been established to provide stipends necessary for technology purchases including laptops or software. Qualified OUPI students can receive stipends of up to $1,000 for technology purchases.
Some typical career paths include:
The estimated annual starting salary in the applied artificial intelligence field is $85,000 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
OU Polytechnic Institute graduates will be qualified for job openings in industries such as:
Your degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence from OUPI can open doors that set you off on a journey of a lifetime.
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