Developing a New Course "Mechatronics in Automotive" in Collaboration with Companies with Experience in the Field

The gap between industry and higher education refers to the disconnect or lack of collaboration between academic institutions and the industries that they serve. This gap can manifest in various ways, such as a mismatch between the skills taught in the classroom and the skills needed in the workplace, a lack of industry input in curriculum development, or a lack of opportunities for students to gain practical experience and interact with industry professionals. One of the major factors contributing to the gap is the pace of technological advancement. Industry moves at a faster pace than academia, and it can be challenging for academic institutions to keep up with the latest developments in their fields. This can result in a delay in the integration of new technologies into academic curricula, leading to a skills gap between graduates and industry requirements. In this paper we will present the result of the collaboration between our institution, and two representant automotive companies, for developing a new course "Mechatronics in Automotive".