The Digital Systems Engineering / Dual Studies (DSE-DS) program is designed in response to the local market's demand for qualified professionals capable of working with advanced systems in technological, industrial, and production sectors. Offered as one of the specialized tracks within the College of Dual Studies at Palestine Polytechnic University, the program enhances students' skills and competencies through an educational model that integrates academic learning with hands-on training in relevant institutions, ensuring strong readiness for the labor market.
The program prepares engineers with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in areas such as engineering design, computerized and automated control, digital systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and the design and programming of intelligent systems for industry. This aligns with the evolving needs of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, combining mechanical and electrical engineering foundations with digital technologies.
Program Duration: 4 years (8 academic semesters)
Credit Hours: 172 hours
Target Group: High school graduates – scientific, industrial streams, or equivalent
Language of Instruction: English

Program Highlights

• Integration of theoretical learning and practical training in specialized companies, with up to 50% of the program involving real-world experience.
• Hands-on professional exposure through a strong network of local and regional companies, ensuring high-quality, field-relevant training.
• Development of critical and creative thinking, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving skills.
• Prepares graduates to contribute to Palestine’s digital transformation and industrial competitiveness.
• Opens diverse career opportunities in engineering design, digital system programming, automated control, big data analysis and decision-making, smart system management, and quality assurance.
• Meets the growing needs of the local and regional labor markets in the era of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 and 5.0.
   

• Prepare engineers to work in digital systems, including both hardware and software components, within intelligent and integrated industrial environments.
• Supply the local and regional market with engineers who keep pace with global technological developments and engage with the international scientific community.
• Enable graduates to automate administrative and production processes using advanced engineering methodologies.
• Foster entrepreneurial thinking and encourage the creation of national projects in design, programming, automation, and smart system maintenance.
• Contribute to Palestine’s industrial and technological development through the
• graduation of highly competent engineers ready to engage in both the public and private sectors.
• Graduate engineers proficient in both hardware and software within integrated digital systems.
• Provide continuous academic preparation for graduates interested in pursuing postgraduate studies and contributing to applied scientific research.

Graduates of the DSE program will have the ability to:

• solve complex engineering problems by applying knowledge from engineering, science, mathematics, and digital technologies in thoughtful and practical ways.
• design smart, integrated systems that meet specific needs, while considering factors like health, safety, environment, culture, and global economics.
• communicate ideas clearly and effectively with different audiences using modern and digital communication tools.
• make ethical and responsible decisions in professional practice, with an awareness of the global, environmental, and societal impacts of engineering solutions.
• function effectively on a team by demonstrating leadership, fostering collaboration and inclusion, setting goals, planning tasks, and achieving shared objectives.
• conduct experiments, analyze data, and make sound engineering judgments based on evidence and system understanding.
• continue learning and adapting by using the right strategies and digital tools to gain new knowledge when needed.

Graduates will be qualified to work in:

• Manufacturing and production companies utilizing automated and digital control systems.
• Engineering system programming and computer-based control design.
• Managing and optimizing production lines and improving their performance.
• Renewable energy and smart systems companies requiring expertise in programming and control.
• Designing and developing technological systems in advanced tech firms.
• Industrial research and consulting centers as technical developers and engineers.
• Launching entrepreneurial ventures in engineering design, smart systems, and digital services.

Graduates are equipped to work in:

• Designing, implementing, and developing computer-aided design and manufacturing systems with automated control.
• Applying sustainability principles through resource management, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.
• Designing and developing digital manufacturing systems and smart control in industrial processes.
• Developing digital management systems, planning, supply chain, and logistics using smart technologies.
• Designing and programming digital solutions for efficient energy management and operation of renewable energy sources.
• Employing Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI and IoT to enhance manufacturing and resource management.
• Designing and developing integrated digital systems for control, monitoring, and quality assurance in industrial environments.