Department of Software Engineering
Department Head: prof. Avivit Levy
Study Term: Four Years (160 Credit Points)
The Department awards its graduates with a B.Sc. degree
The Department of Software Engineering at Shenkar is one of the most established in Israel, and its graduates are well known in the industry for their quality.
The goal of the undergraduate program in Software Engineering is to train software engineers with deep knowledge in computer science, skills in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, tools and experience in developing complex software systems, and the ability to engage in research and development. To be trailblazers, influencers, and thought leaders in the most advanced and in-demand areas of software engineering, so that they may best serve the industry and the society that awaits them.
The core studies in Software Engineering at Shenkar include:
- Computer Science courses – mathematics, data structures and algorithms, computability and complexity.
- Computer Engineering courses – architecture, communication networks, systems programming, operating systems and Linux, embedded computer systems, parallel computer systems.
- Software Engineering courses – software systems specification, software engineering methodologies, programming practice in a variety of languages, project management, software verification.
- Artificial Intelligence courses – Foundations of AI: from algorithmic thinking to data, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence.
- Web and cloud engineering, security engineering, advanced development workshops: Vibe coding, advanced SQL, DevOps, Internet of Things (IoT), cyber defense and C#, large-scale systems in Python.
The Specialization Program:
- AI Engineering – machine learning, neural networks and deep learning, image processing and computer vision, big data engineering, fullstack, cloud computing, advanced monitoring methods and technologies, and large-scale systems development.
- Cyber Engineering – encryption, security labs, defense methods and methodologies, network and cognitive attacks (fake news), advanced topics in cybersecurity, fullstack, cloud computing, advanced monitoring methods and technologies.
- Digital Game Engineering – development using game engines, Unity development, game server development, modeling and animation, advanced game development methods and tools, mobile game development, computer graphics, interdisciplinary gaming development workshop.
Professional Specializations in Shenkar’s Department of Software Engineering:
The specializations are unique to Software Engineering studies at Shenkar and are accredited by the Council for Higher Education. Upon completing the degree, graduates receive both a professional specialization certificate and a B.Sc. degree. Graduates are eligible to register in the Engineers’ Registry.
From the third year onward, students begin working in the high-tech industry in development roles aligned with their chosen specialization. Students receive comprehensive training for integration into the global high-tech industry through a combination of lecturers and projects with industry partners, project-based learning, and a commitment to keeping the curriculum updated and at the forefront of the tools and methods required by the industry. In addition, nurturing creative ability in high-tech fields prepares students for entrepreneurship and idea development.
Graduates of the Department of Software Engineering go on to fill key roles across a wide range of high-tech industries, and many continue their academic journey toward master’s and doctoral degrees in Israel and abroad.
The Department of Software Engineering at Shenkar offers 4 study tracks: the regular track, the Career and Studies (Kol) track, the completion track for a B.Sc. for software engineering technicians, and the Spring/Headstart track for those beginning in the second semester.
The department offers outstanding third-year students the opportunity to pursue a direct track to a master’s degree in Software Engineering.
The Department of Software Engineering at Shenkar invites you to join our thousands of graduates!
