Mechatronics: Practical vocational studies (BPS)
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In the practical module Professional Practical Studies, both subject-related knowledge of the technologies and business organization skills are taught. Students work on complex tasks, preferably within projects, either in a supportive or independent capacity. The aim is to gain a deeper insight into the role of the engineering profession.
The aim is to gain a differentiated understanding of the interaction of various operational activities and an in-depth insight into the role of the engineering profession. The internship can be completed at the university or in a company exclusively within projects.
The internship lasts at least 14 weeks in a block of at least 450 working hours.
Organizational procedure:
- Project topic in the company or at the university; prior agreement with a responsible professor (FB15 or FB16) who agrees to accept and grade the BPS and the internship company.
- The BPS is a compulsory elective module and must be noted as such in the study plan and signed off by the person responsible for the specialization .
- Registration is mandatory before the start of the internship in ecampus / Examination Registration - Practical Studies and in the Practical Studies Study Service - see under Registration for BPS
For further information, please refer to the module sheet Professional Practical Studies / Compulsory Elective Area Mechatronics Master
Registration for the module Professional Practical Studies takes place before the start of the internship via:
- Online - Registration for the BPS - in the Praxis study service with the information listed. Please also note the professorship responsible for your internship topic under Main field of application / Department and confirm the note of the compulsory elective module BPS in your study plan.
- Examination registration in ecampus / examination BPS report is carried out by the Study Service Practice after online registration (see point 1.)
Once you have registered, you will be issued with a certificate for the internship company confirming that the internship is a compulsory part of your studies and will be sent to you by email.
If you intend to complete the compulsory internship in a subject area FB15/ FB16 at the University of Kassel, please make an appointment with the Study Service Practice during office hours Monday - Thursday or use the specified consultation hours.
The following documents must be submitted by e-mail to the BPS Student Service as proof of successful completion of the practical work placement (BPS):
- Proof of the required workload, issued by the company or the department at the university
- Written report of approx. 20 pages (approx. 35,000 characters) stating the contact details of the responsible supervising professor, cover sheet
The report is forwarded by the BPS Student Services to the responsible professorship for grading. Grading takes place via the report or via a colloquium (max. 1h).
The grade is reported by the supervising professorship to the BPS study service by e-mail and entered in the EXA examination system. The submitted documents are archived electronically in the BPS Study Service FB 15.
The student will be informed by e-mail about his/her registered performance.
