Student Internship
The student internship serves as a link between academic education and professional practice, with a particular focus on IT security and related fields. It gives students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical working environment, gain professional experience, and develop technical as well as organisational skills.
Students are responsible for finding and arranging their internship placement independently. The internship must amount to at least 260 working hours. Whenever possible, it should be completed on a full-time basis and without interruptions. In case of absences, for example due to illness, the missed working days must be made up in order to fulfil the required duration.
Please also read the “Internship” section in our FAQ.
Before Starting the Internship
Students who would like Prof. Langendörfer to act as their mentor for the student internship must obtain approval at least four weeks before the internship begins.
For approval, please submit the following documents:
- the internship recognition form
- a one-page description of the planned internship activities
The description should clearly explain the planned tasks and responsibilities during the internship. It must also be reviewed and approved by the company where the internship will take place. Please include the company name and the name of the company supervisor.
Documents such as the employment contract or the official internship position announcement are not required. The purpose of the review is to ensure that the internship is relevant to the student’s field of study, for example Cyber Security, and that the workload corresponds to at least two months of full-time work.
During the Internship
Students are encouraged to document their working hours and tasks throughout the internship. Keeping a daily or weekly record can help structure the final internship report and provides a useful overview of the work performed.
After Completing the Internship
After completing the internship, students must submit an internship report to:
Elisabeth Vogel, M.Sc.
Elisabeth.Vogel(at)b-tu.de
The report must be submitted within eight weeks after the end of the internship and must follow general academic standards for scientific writing.
Internship Report
The internship report must include the following elements:
- Internship Certificate
A document signed and stamped by the company confirming the completion of the internship. - Internship Duration and Attendance
Start and end date of the internship, total working hours per week, and any days of absence including reasons. - Overview of Work and Procedures
Description of daily tasks and responsibilities, meetings with the supervisor, participation in team meetings, collaboration with colleagues, and access to relevant hardware and software resources. - Company Overview
A brief description of the company, including its area of expertise and organisational structure. - Problem Statement and Objectives
A clear description of the main problem or research question addressed during the internship, including the goals and tasks undertaken. - State-of-the-Art Solutions
A short review of existing methods and technologies relevant to the internship tasks. - Methods and Implementation
A detailed explanation of how the tasks were carried out, including implementation steps, testing, challenges, and solutions. - Testing and Evaluation
A description of the methods used to test and validate the implemented solutions, including relevant metrics or benchmarks where applicable. - Conclusion and Reflection
A summary of the lessons learned and a reflection on how the internship contributed to academic and professional development.
Template and Contact
Students may use the template provided by the Chair of IT Security. Please make sure to replace the chair and professor details correctly.
If you have any further questions, please contact:
Elisabeth Vogel, M.Sc.
Elisabeth.Vogel(at)b-tu.de