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Dual Study Electrical Electrical Engineering & Information Technology – Automation.

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Technician working on electrical engineering equipment in a modern technology environment at the BMW Group.

Note: This course is offered as a combined degree programme with the apprenticeship Electronics Technician for Automation Technology (f/m/x).

Tinkering is more than a hobby for you and technology is your passion? And you want to stand on your own legs? Then this dual curriculum is just right for you! During your apprenticeship, you will work on our state-of-the-art production facilities and learn to recognise, correct or prevent problems. During your studies, you deepen your knowledge, including in the areas of automation technology, communication technology and technical computer science. After just 4.5 years you will have both your training and the engineering title in your pocket.

Contents of the dual study program

What you will learn with us.

  • Basic knowledge in all areas of high-tech production such as electrics, electronics, drive and control technology, pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Assembly, configuration, programming and adjustment of sensor and operating systems
  • Setup, inspection, maintenance and repair of the most modern machines and plants
  • Execution of error analyses and systematic problem solving
  • Theoretical knowledge in exciting lectures of the course such as microelectronics, sustainable product development and electronic switching
Prospects after graduation

What awaits you after the dual degree course.

  • Unlimited direct entry with above-tariff conditions 
  • Entry into tasks such as development and testing of advanced control electronics, setting up complex, computer-controlled production systems or further development in smart production and predictive maintenance
  • Multifaceted and exciting tasks in diverse teams 
  • Diverse further training opportunities in project and management positions
Requirements

What you should bring along.

  • Interest in high-tech and electronics
  • Enthusiasm for logical connections
  • Enjoy systematically analysing and solving problems
  • Communication talent
  • Accuracy
  • Openness towards new things
  • Enjoy maths, physics and English
  • Fluent in German (B2 level)
  • University entrance qualification
Various insights of benefits for apprentices at the BMW Group, such as rental cars or canteen.
Benefits

What you can look forward to.

We offer you a takeover guarantee in the plants, attractive remuneration including Christmas and holiday pay, apprentice vehicle rental, optional stays abroad and many other benefits.

Duration of training and study

That's how long the dual study programme lasts.

4.5 years

Training and study locations

Here you can complete the dual study programme.

Training and study process

You will go through these programme elements.

1st year

Start of Apprenticeship and Vocational School.

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  • Start of apprenticeship at BMW on 1 September
  • Practical assignments in various areas of our company
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  • Start of vocational school
  • Intermediate examination (IHK final examination part I) at the end of the first year
2nd year

First and second semester.

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  • Now your studies begin!
  • Your studies and practical placements will alternate. During the lecture period, you will be free to study. During the semester breaks, you will be doing practical placements at the company. 
3rd year

Third and fourth semester.

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  • Similar procedure as in the first and second semesters.
  • Your studies and practical placements will alternate. During the lecture period, you will be free to study. During the semester breaks, you will be doing practical placements at the company. 
4th year

Fifth and sixth semester.

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5th Semester: 

  • Practical semester, ~ 7 months of practical work experience at BMW.
  • IHK final examination and thus completion of apprenticeship.
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6th Semester: As usual, studies and practical placements alternate.

5th year

Seventh semester.

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  • Bachelor's thesis at BMW.
  • Completion of your studies. You are ready to start your career!
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Applications for apprenticeships and dual study programmes can only be submitted via the German careers page. Please switch to the German page and note that you must be able to speak German in order to participate in the programme.

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The right application.

To apply for a dual curriculum at the BMW Group, please complete the following steps. Information on the application period can also be found there.