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.
Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing fields in Oklahoma and across the nation. As hospitals and clinics adopt new digital tools, the demand for professionals who understand both technology and healthcare continues to rise. The OU Polytechnic Institute designed the Healthcare Information Systems degree with this need in mind, working closely with healthcare and technology partners to develop a curriculum that reflects the expectations of today’s employers.
In addition to coursework, students will gain practical experience with the systems used in real healthcare settings. The program emphasizes digital record management, healthcare data analysis, privacy and compliance, and information security. With hands-on learning, internships, and industry connections, OUPI prepares students to step confidently into healthcare technology roles that directly support patient care and organizational decision-making.
This bachelor’s degree program is developed with the needs of healthcare employers in mind. Upon graduation, students will hold a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Information Systems from the University of Oklahoma. Your degree in Healthcare Information Systems will prepare you to take advantage of many career opportunities within the healthcare industry. By combining applied learning with coursework that spans multiple relevant fields, you will gain experience with healthcare systems, digital tools, and data processes that are essential to modern medical environments. Through internships and industry-based projects, students will also make real-world connections with professionals in healthcare and health IT.
Courses in the curriculum will include:
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.
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.
Some typical career paths include:
OU Polytechnic Institute graduates will be qualified for positions in:
Incoming freshmen can apply one of three ways to the University of Oklahoma, either through the OU Application, the Common Application, or Apply Coalition with the Scoir. All applications are thoroughly read by an admissions counselor and are evaluated hollistically regardless of application type.
Please choose only one application and continue using that application throughout the entire process.
August 1
Admission Application Opens
November 1
Early Action Admission Deadline
December 15
Final Scholarship Admission Deadline
February 1
Final Admission Deadline
