Double Major Programs

A Clear Advantage for Quickly Entering the Industry

In a world of rapid change and technological evolution, it seems that broad technological knowledge and interdisciplinary skills have become critical to success. Afeka’s double major programs combine twin worlds, allowing students to acquire an in-depth education, with the advanced analytical and applied tools that will allow them to tackle complex technological challenges.

Program alumni can enter a wide variety of fields: Intelligent systems development, robotics, AI, complex systems management, and more – becoming engineers with broad perspectives and applied, inter-disciplinary skills.

A double major in engineering and computer science allows for the combined understanding of complementary fields. This synergy enables engineers to develop novel solutions, handle multidisciplinary projects, and excel in both industry and research.

Afeka’s double major programs enable students to acquire two full specializations, over the same period of time and with the same number of credits as a single major – delivering double the benefit.

Key Benefits

  • A winning combination of depth and scope: A broad scientific and technological foundation that prepares you for any career direction.
  • Adapted to today’s job market: Companies seek people with a system-wide perspective and the ability to connect worlds.
  • A competitive edge in the tech market: Double the knowledge means double the job opportunities.
  • Timesaver: Earn a double major without extending your studies.
  • Exclusive to Afeka: Program developed in collaboration with the industry, based on a genuine understanding of the market’s changing needs.

Afeka’s Double Majors

Afeka offers three unique double major degrees that combine computer science with key engineering disciplines, and offer a major advantage in the modern job market:

  1. Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering – Provides in-depth understanding of mechanical systems along with programming, data analysis, and problem-solving skills. This program’s alumni will be able to handle innovative projects in robotics, automation, autonomous systems, IoT, and AI. The program trains alumni for developing complex integrated systems and innovative solutions.

  2. Computer Science and Electrical Engineering – A combination of hardware, software, and algorithmic knowledge that enables alumni to develop innovative intelligent systems in an age of AI, robotics, and IoT. The demand for engineers with a broad system perspective is only increasing. This unique combination of disciplines opens the door to numerous high tech roles, including the development of integrated hardware/software systems, algorithmics, intelligent systems, and embedded systems.

  3. Computer Science and Industrial Engineering and Management – Provides engineering and management knowledge along with programming and data analysis skills, creating engineers with a system-wide perspective and advanced analytical abilities. Alumni can go on to develop organizational smart systems, develop information systems, analyze and streamline organizational processes, manage complex projects, and lead innovation in fields such as AI, data engineering, and machine learning.

A double major at Afeka is a superb way to broaden professional horizons, develop creative thinking skills, and build a career with major advantages in the engineering world.