At the OU Polytechnic Institute, our goal is to equip students with the skills they need to become proficient software developers. Our bachelor degree completion program integrates programming, data, and DevOps expertise with cutting-edge technologies in machine learning, Generative AI, embedded systems, and cloud computing. Our curriculum emphasizes practical skills directly applicable to today’s job market. OUPI’s SDI program prioritizes real-world applications and systems. This ensures our graduates are prepared to tackle a wide range of challenges, from interfacing with the latest AI system, to developing cutting edge mobile applications, to creating new ways to access the Internet of Things.
In addition to coursework, the program helps students prepare for and complete relevant industry certifications. The Software Development Lifecycle and teamwork concepts in Agile Programming Workflow are emphasized throughout the curriculum. OU Polytechnic Institute programs are designed with local and state industry partners to develop programs, like the BS in Software Development and Integration, 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 degree or taken at least 24 hours from an accredited institution, such as Tulsa 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 Software Development and Integration from the University of Oklahoma. Your OU degree in Software Development and Integration will make you uniquely prepared to take advantage of a multitude of 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 Software Development and Integration 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 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 software development and integration field is $75,000 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 Software Development and Integration from OUPI can open doors that set you off on a journey of a lifetime.
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