Modernizing Laboratories for New Courses in Automotive Software Engineering

Rapid expansion of information-communication technology (ICT) sector, although promising, does not have a satisfactory support in education which can adapt fast to trends and demands of the automotive industry. In addition, one of the leading European employers - the automotive industry, has included in its focus the software and embedded systems. With growing need for engineers with adequate skills, university roles are shifted to take active part in creating healthy business environment, but the needed skills are not sufficiently acquired at universities in the region. The Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad and Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology in Osijek have started the common project DRIVE as part of the IPA Cross-Border Programme, with the goal of equipping the laboratories and developing the course materials in the field of automotive software engineering. Four laboratories have been set up to support the project goals and accompanied materials, such as books and tutorials, will be created. The materials will be used in new and updated courses at the upper years of undergraduate studies and graduate studies. This paper gives an overview of the procured equipment and plans for establishment of new courses in automotive software engineering.