Note: This dual study programme is offered as a combined degree programme with the apprenticeship Industrial Clerk for Shipping and Logistics Services.
Are you enthusiastic about logistics and global networking? Would you also like to stand on your own legs? Then this dual curriculum is just right for you. Because here you become a logistics expert while working miracles. Together with your colleagues, you keep our global sales network alive – day after day. You will learn where and how our vehicles and parts are transported to our dealers and customers around the world by air freight, truck or cargo ship.
Contents of the dual study program
What you will learn with us.
- Basic knowledge of a goods and logistics expert in the global logistics networ
- Organisation of shipping and handling of products
- Complex calculations using Excel and software solutions
- Conducting international negotiations – also in English
- Theoretical knowledge in exciting lectures of the course such as international transport & transport law, logistics, sustainability and procurement
Prospects after graduation
What awaits you after the dual degree course.
- Unlimited direct entry with above-tariff conditions
- Varying challenges and various own projects
- Professional handling of a wide variety of goods
- IT-supported organisation of 120,000 parts within the BMW Group
- Personal development and promotion possibilities in project and management positions
Requirements
What you should bring along.
- Enthusiasm for logical relationships and complex calculations
- Enjoy analysing and solving problems systematically
- Motivation and initiative
- Communication talent
- Accuracy
- Pronounced organisational talent
- Openness towards new things
- Enjoy maths, English and IT applications
- Fluent in German (B2 level)
- General university entrance qualification
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.
Partner University
You will study at these universities.
Training and study process
You will go through these programme elements.
1st year
Start of Apprenticeship and Vocational School.
- Start of apprenticeship at BMW on 1 September
- Practical assignments in various areas of our company
- Start of vocational school
- Intermediate examination (IHK final examination part I) at the end of the first year
2nd year
First and second semester.
- 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.
- 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.
5th Semester:
- Practical semester, ~ 7 months of practical work experience at BMW.
- IHK final examination and thus completion of apprenticeship.
6th Semester: As usual, studies and practical placements alternate.
5th year
Seventh semester.
- Bachelor's thesis at BMW.
- Completion of your studies. You are ready to start your career!
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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.