BMW Logistics Advantage Program
Our BMW Logistics Advantage Program is an opportunity for students in the Global Logistics and Transportation program to develop professional skills while earning non-academic credits towards covering student expenses for the Rotterdam Travel Study trip. This program is made possible by BMW Manufacturing Co., which has been a generous supporter of the College of Charleston's Global Logistics and Transportation program since the opening of their North American Manufacturing Operations in South Carolina.
For more information about the program, contact program director, Dr. Kent Gourdin.
Application Timeline
Online Application Open October 1 - October 31
Application Deadline NOON October 31
Applications Processed November 1 - November 15
Status Notifications November 15
Online Application
Apply for BMW Logistics Advantage Online HERE
Program Timeline
Students may earn academic and experiential credits during the following semesters:
Junior Year | Beginning immediately upon acceptance into the program
Junior-Senior Year | Summer Term
Senior Year | Fall Term & Spring Term in the weeks prior to Rotterdam Travel Study
Program Requirements
Academics: GLAT Minor/Concentration*
*Information subject to change, see course catalog for most up to date requirements.
TRAN 311 Fall Junior Year
TRAN 312 Spring Junior Year
TRAN 431 Fall Senior Year
TRAN 432 Spring Senior Year
ELECTIVE 1 See course catalog for options
ELECTIVE 2 See course catalog for options
Non-credit certification program
Experiential Development: Minimum of 60 Advantage Credits
Career Enrichment (required)
Students will earn advantage credits in Career Enrichment by participating in events such as resume development sessions, leadership workshops, business etiquette dinners and the College's Career Fairs.
Industry Experience (required)
Students must intern or work in a GLAT industry for at least one semester or one summer in order to earn the required Industry Experience Advantage Credits.
Academics (optional)
Students may earn Advantage Credits for high academic performance, such as having a GPA above 3.5, being a member of the Honors College or the Global Scholars, or by completing foreign language studies beyond the College's required 202 level proficiency.
Community Engagement (optional)
Community contributions to the Charleston region generate positive impacts that resonate across industries and companies. Students may earn Advantage Credits in Community Engagement by participating in community service, serving in the Student Port Club, or by holding a campus leadership position.
