The Department of Mathematics provides a high-level mathematical infrastructure that serves as the foundation for all engineering disciplines at the college.
In addition, the department offers a three-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Applied Mathematics. This program emphasizes mathematical modeling and advanced problem-solving techniques, integrating core mathematics with computer science, electronics, and economics.
Academic and Career Pathways:
- Interdisciplinary Integration: Students can combine their mathematics degree with engineering programs, including Electrical and Electronics, Software, Information Systems, and Industrial Engineering and Management
- Specialized Electives: A diverse range of elective courses prepares students for careers across industry, science, and finance
- Graduate Success: Graduates are well-equipped for research and development roles in high-tech industries or for pursuing advanced degrees at leading universities
- Dual Certification: With Ministry of Education approval, students may concurrently earn a Teaching Certificate through the Department of Teaching
About the Program
The program offers a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Applied Mathematics with a specialization in AI and Algorithmics, bridging theoretical excellence with real-world applications.
During your studies, you will learn how to apply mathematics to real-world challenges—from high-tech and finance to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence—by gaining a strong foundation in advanced mathematics, together with expertise in machine learning, image processing, algorithm design, computer vision, and related fields.
Dual Degree and Teaching Options:
To enhance career versatility, students can combine Applied Mathematics with Software Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or Industrial Engineering and Management. There is also an option to integrate a Teaching Certificate.
The program trains mathematicians to integrate into development teams for advanced technologies in industry and the financial sector. Furthermore, it enables graduates to pursue advanced degrees at universities in Israel and abroad. Applied mathematics has a wide range of applications in science and engineering, such as:
We train mathematicians to lead development teams in the financial sector and advanced technology industries. Our graduates are also fully prepared to pursue advanced degrees (M.Sc./Ph.D.) at prestigious universities worldwide. The program covers diverse applications, including:
- Operations Research – Applications of linear programming, game theory, probability, and statistics
- Economics – Applications of optimization, game theory, differential equations, and statistics
- Computer Vision, Image Processing, and Tomography – Applications of mathematical analysis, geometry, and partial differential equations
- Mathematical Biology and Bioinformatics – Applications of dynamical systems theory, probability, and discrete mathematics
- Algorithmics – Based on number theory, linear algebra, and linear optimization
- Data Science and Machine Learning – Based on linear algebra, optimization, probability, and statistics
Where can you find employment?
Higher education institutions, research institutes, high-tech companies, government offices, banks, credit card companies, and educational systems.
Advantages of the Program
One of the key advantages of studying mathematics at the College is learning in small groups with personal attention from the faculty. The option for a dual degree in Engineering allows graduates to seamlessly integrate into the R&D departments of leading high-tech firms.
The faculty consists of world-renowned researchers in the field of mathematics. Outstanding students have the opportunity to conduct joint research projects.
