# Holon Institute of Technology

Holon Institute of Technology (HIT) is an Israeli independent public college primarily offering undergrad education. It also has a Master's degree program and does research in the fields of science, applied mathematics, engineering, digital medical technologies, instructional technologies, industrial engineering/technology management and design.
It is funded by Israel's Council for Higher Education.

## History

The college began in 1969 as the Center for Technological Education Holon
In 2002 it was recognized by the Council for Higher Education as an independent academic institution of higher education called the Holon Academic Institute of Technology (HAIT), and in 2006, it was rebranded as HIT - Holon Institute of Technology.
In December 2011, HIT was granted authorization to confer the rank of associate professor in five different disciplines, on the condition that there were at least five professors in the specific field of the candidate for professorship.
In 2018, the New York Institute of Technology and Holon Institute of Technology partnered via a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on students and faculty initiatives in a variety of areas.

## Faculties and departments

* Faculty of Electrical & Electronic Engineering – HIT's first Faculty, established in 2001: B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees (both with and without a thesis)
* Faculty of Industrial Engineering & Technology Management – Established in 2004, training students to lead projects and organizational processes in the hi-tech industry; offering B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees (without thesis)
* Faculty of Design – Established in 2007, offering B.Design in Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Visual Communication Design + M.Design degree in Design for Technological Environments.
* Faculty of Instructional Technologies – Established in 2007, training students to develop digital learning solutions; offering B.A. & M.A. degrees (without thesis).
* Faculty of Science – Established in 2006, offering B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics, B.Sc. and M.Sc. (with/without a thesis) in Computer Science, Physics providing courses for other Faculties.
* Department of Digital Medical Technologies – Established in 2020 in response to the growing need for digital medicine; training students to bridge the gap between the worlds of medicine and technology; offering a BSc program qualifying graduates to become medical data analysts in industry or apply to four-year MD programs at medical schools.
* Department of Data Science – Established in 2022 in response to the growing demand for professionals in this cutting-edge discipline; offering M.Sc. degrees in three specializations: Data Science for Health Systems and Medical Technologies, Intelligent Systems, Business, and Industrial Intelligence.
* School (formerly Department) of Multidisciplinary Studies – Established in 2021 in response to the growing need for tech professionals with a multidisciplinary approach and intellectual breadth, enabling students from different Faculties to acquire new ideas and ways of thinking, beyond those encountered in their specific disciplines; offering multidisciplinary courses in four areas: Humanities and Social Sciences, Integrated Technologies, Community Engagement, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

## Undergraduate programs

HIT offers eight undergraduate programs:
* B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Training electrical engineers, electronics engineers and communications engineers for R&D in academia and industry. Graduates are qualified to register in Israel's Engineers Registry.
* B.Sc. in Computer Science – With a focus on understanding, planning, and developing computational processes and optimal information delivery, while acquiring critical skills for research and self-study, and preparing for the changing technological job market.
* B.Design in Industrial Design – In the first year students acquire foundations in art history, architecture, the theory of design, etc. In subsequent years they specialize in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline, opening paths to various fields of expertise.
* B.Design in Interior Design – The challenging curriculum is constantly updated to keep up with technological innovations, social changes and market needs. Knowledge is further enriched through workshops, day conferences, guest lectures, competitions, exhibitions, and special events.
* B.Design in Visual Communication Design – Providing tools for screen design and interactive design in response to current market needs, emphasizing the connection between design and the relevant technological platforms.
* B.Sc. in Applied Mathematics – Exposing students to a range of real-world problems in collaboration with industry organizations, with an emphasis on practical training; providing hands-on experience in many different applications: mathematical models, signal and image processing, computer vision, algorithmic trading, geographic information systems (GIS), data mining, computer simulation, and more.
* B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Technology Management – Training students for managerial positions in technological organizations and projects.
* B.A. in Instructional Technologies – Covering a range of relevant topics: learning and using information in the digital age; challenges of instruction in organizations; virtual learning environments. Students learn how to develop, design, and produce interactive instructional materials, graphic user interfaces (GUI), and new applications for mobiles and desktop computers.
* B.Sc. in Digital Medical Technologies – Training Medical AI experts to bridge the gaps between the worlds of medicine and technology; also serving as a pre-med track for students who wish to go on to a four-year MD program.

## Master's programs

HIT offers six programs for master's degrees (with or without a thesis):
* M.Sc. in Computer Science
* M.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
* M.Sc. in Technology Management
* M.A. in Instructional Technologies
* M.Sc. in Data Science
* M.Design in Design for Technological Environments

## The campus

The HIT campus covers an area of about 12 acres at the center of the city of Holon and includes eight buildings (23,000 square meters). Future development plans include the construction of additional buildings, up to a total floor area of 90,000 square meters.