Healthcare relies on people, and data is what connects them. As the healthcare sector continues to advance through innovations in technology, data analytics, and cybersecurity, the demand for professionals capable of integrating information systems with patient care has never been greater.
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Information Systems equips students with the technical competencies, analytical capabilities, and regulatory knowledge essential for modern healthcare environments. Through hands-on, in-person coursework at the OU–Tulsa campus, students develop applied experience with electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support tools, and data management systems that improve patient outcomes and enhance organizational performance.
Students learn to effectively manage, analyze, secure, and govern healthcare information using current technologies and compliance frameworks that define today’s healthcare landscape.
Prepare to become the vital link between technology and patient care—and contribute to meaningful, system-wide impact.
The OU Polytechnic Institute developed the Healthcare Information Systems program in collaboration with healthcare and technology partners across Oklahoma to meet the growing need for professionals skilled in healthcare data management, analytics, and cybersecurity.
The program emphasizes hands-on learning with electronic health records, clinical decision support, and compliance systems, ensuring students gain practical experience with the tools and standards driving healthcare transformation.
Graduates will be equipped to improve data accuracy, strengthen information security, and apply data-driven insights to enhance patient care and organizational decision-making. Designed with evolving industry needs in mind, OUPI’s Healthcare Information Systems program prepares students to lead innovation and improve outcomes across healthcare ecosystem.
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’s degree completion program is designed to be completed in two years and developed with the needs of local, state, and regional healthcare employers in mind.
Upon graduation, students will hold a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Information Systems from the University of Oklahoma.
Your OU degree in Healthcare Information Systems will prepare you to meet the growing demand for technology professionals in healthcare by combining information management, analytics, and cybersecurity expertise with hands-on experience in clinical and administrative systems.
Through applied learning, students gain practical experience with electronic health records, clinical decision support, and compliance frameworks, building the skills needed to modernize healthcare data systems, enhance information security, and improve patient outcomes.
The Applied Artificial Intelligence program is not currently ABET-accredited. OUPI plans to seek initial ABET accreditation after the program’s first graduating cohort, as required by ABET.
At the OU Polytechnic Institute on the OU-Tulsa campus, most classes are strategically scheduled only two days a week, with some variations. Class days are grouped together and may vary by semester to accommodate program needs. This schedule allows students to complete their degree while balancing time for work, internships, and personal growth.
The University of Oklahoma offers various scholarships to admitted and enrolled transfer students 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.
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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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