Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) „Materials Technology and Processes“
Blended Intensive Programs (BIP) are a new feature of the Erasmus+ program generation 2021-2027. These are intended to promote the use of innovative learning and teaching methods and to exploit the opportunities offered by online cooperation.
The development of short, intensive, and joint curricula and activities is intended to offer students (SM) and university staff (ST) the opportunity to participate in a short physical group mobility program (5-30 days) combined with a virtual phase. The duration of the virtual mobility phase is not specified and can vary as needed. Physical mobility can take place at the host institution or at another location in the host country.
At least 15 learners (students and/or university staff) must participate in a BIP. Funded students should be able to earn at least 3 ECTS credits. BIPs include both virtual components and a physical phase.
At least 3 ECHE higher education institutions from 3 different program countries are required for the conceptual development. Other higher education institutions or organizations from program or partner countries may optionally participate in a BIP. The physical stay of participants from partner countries must be financed by the sending institutions.
BIP 2026
The Faculty of Management and Technology will once again offer a multi-week BIP for our partner universities in April next year.
The focus of this program, which consists of a virtual phase and in a one week stay at the university, is a practice-oriented case study on the topic of “Pedal to Success – A Case Study along the Global Value Chain in Bike Manufacturing.” The aim is to gain international perspectives on global value chains and promote interdisciplinary thinking.
The academic program offers exciting lectures in the areas of procurement/SAP, marketing & sales, data management, finance and investment, and systems thinking. The program is complemented by a variety of excursions, including a city tour of Esslingen, a company excursion, the Mercedes-Benz Museum, and a joint trip to the Deutsches Museum in Munich.
