In the practice-integrated course, students are employed throughout the duration of studies by a company. As a result, they grow into the company from the start and can combine academic training with professional practice. The goal is to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired in practice and vice versa. The degree course offers a variety of options (subject areas, elective modules). The company portal gives an overview of the cooperating companies and free practice places: https://www.hsbi.de/unternehmensportal/minden

With the Master's degree programme "Integrated Technology and System Development" (ITSE, full-time/part-time), we offer a forward-looking Master's degree. The aim is the interdisciplinary analysis, modelling and further development of modern industrial technologies, systems and processes. The focus is on the development of intelligent products as well as the design and organisation of the flexible manufacturing and operating processes required for this. The Master's degree programme opens up attractive opportunities for graduates to pursue a PhD and a research-oriented career.

At the Minden Campus, there are regular informational events for students about "Work placements and studies abroad" by the Foreign Students Office. The International Office in Bielefeld is open to all students for guidance on short visits, work placements and foreign programmes. Information is provided online at: https://www.hsbi.de/internationales/pi-studium Furthermore, a number of practice-integrated companies offer periods abroad during the practical phases.

Modern laboratory workstations in the new building on the Minden campus (e.g. CAD Laboratory with computer workstations, A0 plotter and 3D printer) and the newly equipped machine hall with a plastic injection moulding machine, 3+2 axis milling machining centre, a universal test machine and a digital microscope.

The Minden Campus department is mainly involved in application-oriented research and development. The research work is generally carried out with practical relevance with partners such as companies, associations, clubs or public institutions. The aim is to generate research results that support the innovation activities of the partners and that can be transferred to application in the short term. Through close contact with the practice partners, the scientists receive up-to-date knowledge from entrepreneurial practice.

The practice-integrated courses are designed for small groups, thereby guaranteeing an excellent teacher-student ratio. Our students value the small size of the green campus, the personal atmosphere and the individual guidance offered by professors, assistant professors and staff. The department offers excellently equipped laboratories and modern, well-equipped rooms with modern IT in a fully renovated historical artillery barracks.