BMW Group

Masterthesis - EU AI Act Readiness

BMW Group  •  Munich, DE (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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THE BEST INTERNSHIP IN THEORY - AND IN PRACTICE.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

World-leading technologies don’t make it into a BMW until they’ve undergone one of the most challenging journeys imaginable. It takes dynamic teams with outstanding technical skills to take them from the drawing board to the road. That’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Our central IT department at the BMW Group shapes AI governance and regulatory readiness for emerging technologies. We support the organization in preparing for the EU AI Act and developing proactive compliance strategies that combine innovation with responsibility.

What awaits you?

  • You will support the development of a research design to study EU AI Act readiness across different organizations and industries.
  • Furthermore, you help analyze how companies prepare for EU AI Act compliance through policies, processes, roles, and risk assessments using secondary data and expert interviews.
  • In addition, you contribute to developing a comparative framework to classify readiness strategies and organizational archetypes.
  • Moreover, you will assist in identifying patterns, success factors, and typical pitfalls in current EU AI Act preparation efforts.
  • You will also help present intermediate and final results to internal stakeholders and integrate their feedback into your thesis.

What should you bring along?

  • Studies in business informatics, computer science, information systems, law and technology, management, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in AI governance, digital regulation, and in particular the EU AI Act.
  • Very good analytical and conceptual skills, ideally with initial experience in empirical research such as case studies, interviews, literature reviews, or qualitative comparative analysis.
  • Structured, independent, and reliable way of working.
  • Motivation to bridge academic research and practical implementation in a corporate environment.
  • Passion for responsible use of AI and emerging technologies.
  • Fluent English skills; German skills are an advantage; strong written and oral communication abilities.

Would you like to shape the future of AI governance and contribute to regulatory readiness at BMW Group? Then Apply now!

What do we offer?

  • Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
  • Personal & professional development.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Mobile work.
  • Attractive & fair compensation.
  • Student apartments (subject to availability & only at the Munich location).
  • And much more, see bmw.jobs/whatweoffer

Start date: earliest start 20.04.2026

Duration: 6 months

Working hours: Full-time

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BMW Group

About BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading pre-mium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2024, the BMW Group sold over 2.45 million passenger vehicles and more than 210,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2024 was € 11.0 billion on revenues amounting to € 142.4 billion. As of 31 December 2024, the BMW Group had a workforce of 159,104 employees.

The economic success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. Sustainability is a key element of the BMW Group’s corporate strategy and covers all products from the supply chain and production to the end of their useful life.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Munich, DE
Year Founded
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