Development of a Joint International Master Degree and Lifelong Learning Framework in Mechatronics - JIM2L -

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1 Development of a Joint International Master Degree and Lifelong Learning Framework in Mechatronics - JIM2L - Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rolf Biesenbach International Tempus Conference 2012 November 9 th, 2012 University of Bremen

2 Hochschule Bochum - Bochum University of Applied Sciences founded in 1971 is specialized in technology and business six faculties: 1. Architecture 2. Civil Engineering 3. Surveying and Geo 4. Electrical 5. Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering 6. Business and Management offers academic fast-track, student-centered undergraduate and postgraduate programs that enjoy an unchallenged reputation in the professional world, focus on putting knowledge into practice and on promoting knowledge transfer Over 5800 students in 40 Bachelor and Master Programs

3 Computer Science Two campuses: Bochum Velbert/ Heiligenhaus Carpus+Partner AG, Aachen

4 (approx studends) Campus Bochum Campus Velbert/Heiligenhaus Bachelor degrees Electrical Engineering (full time, KIA, Mechatronics (KIA) KIA with Internship, part time) Mechatronics and IT (KIA) Informatics (KIA, part time) Electrical Engineering (KIA) Buisiness Informatics Sustainable Development (starting in WT 2013) Master degrees E-Mobility Mechatronics Mechatronics and Information Technology (starting in WT 2013)

5 Project History JIM2L ( ) was developed as a follow up project of the DIMPTOT ( ) -The cooperation started in Funded by TEMPUS. The project established a first Mechatronics program at three Egyptian Universities. About 800 students had enrolled in the new BSc program at the end of the project DIMPTOT in Extended to the needs of the regional partners in Egypt and Jordan, the JIM2L project started in The goal of the new project is the establishment of a MSc program in Mechatronics in combination with a lifelong learning strategy.

6 Project Goal The main idea of JIM2L is to establish a joint international MSc program in Mechatronics between universities of the Middle East region in Egypt (EG) and Jordan (JO) and Europe (EU) in combination with a lifelong learning strategy in the region.

7 Project Objectives Wider and specific objectives ofjim2l are: 1. Development of the curriculum of a Mechatronics Master degree; 2. Development of an industry-linked curriculum of a lifelong learning framework in Mechatronics together with the new Training Centers (to be established); 3. Establishment of national Industry-University networks in the beneficiary countries in Mechatronics; 4. Definition of statutes and articles of national networks for Mechatronics engineers trained by university staff through EU universities and industry companies;

8 10 Partners in 5 countries - Egypt, - Jordan, - Poland, - England - Germany

9 1. Visit at the Tempus Conference 2009 in Bonn, 2010 in Berlin 2. Idea of a regional project was developed. 3. Inclusion of the German Jordanian University, since already good contacts were established 4. Adaptation of the project objectives with the priorities in the partner countries 5. Support by the NTOs in JO and EG and the DAAD in DE 6. The distribution of tasks was carried out in accordance with the competences of the partners, e.g. DGM for the national networks, EON for the industry links, SUT for laboratory planning

10 1. Communication via , phone and regular Steering Committee Meetings 2. Establishment of a Steering Committee where all decisions are made 3. Rules for Work and Decision making are defined in a Cooperation Agreement 4. Quality control by JIM2L project office, HBO administration and by external evaluation agency

11 EC Tempus IV project JIM2L, Zagazig University, Heliopolis University, Higher Technological Institute, German Jordanian University, London South Bank University, Silesian University of Technology, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Mechatronik, E.ON Ruhrgas AG, Hochschule Bochum

12 Hochschule Dissemination Bochum (e.g. Internet Homepage) Organisation of National Networks and Associations (JO) Laboratory planning National Days with Industry Curriculum Development and LoT, MoU, EU EG, JO

13 Thank you for your attention! Rolf Biesenbach