Mentoring for BBA students

Objectives:

Mentors play a vital role in supporting students by helping them achieve their academic and professional goals.

Why to become a Mentor?

- Share your experience  

- Develop leadership skills  

- Expand your network  

- Find personal satisfaction  

Throughout a student's academic and professional journey, mentors are responsible for:

1. Guiding students in their academic journey:  

Mentors help students navigate the university system (taking a gap year, pursuing a Master’s degree, choosing a field, etc.) and advise them on future course selections.

2. Providing professional guidance:  

Mentors also assist students in navigating the professional world by sharing their own experiences and knowledge. This could include advice on finding internships, writing a CV, and preparing for job interviews.

3. Encouraging skill development:  

Mentors inspire students to explore new areas and develop their skills. This can include guidance on internships, research projects, inter-university competitions, or extracurricular activities.

4. Offering emotional support:

Mentors help students overcome emotional and psychological challenges that may arise during their university journey. They listen to students' concerns, provide emotional support, and refer them to additional resources if needed, while informing the School's administration if necessary.

Tracking Student Progress:

Mentors are also responsible for tracking the student's progress and ensuring they are achieving their goals. This includes regular meetings with the student to discuss their progress and challenges.

Target Audience:

Students in their second and third year of the Bachelor in Business Administration program.

Duration:

Mentors will work with a group of up to 5 students throughout their entire degree (3 to 4 years). There will be 3 to 4 interactions per semester via email, phone, or Zoom, lasting 30 minutes each.

Student Commitments:

- Actively participate in mentorship meetings.  

- Set clear and realistic goals for the mentoring process.  

- Be open to advice and constructive feedback.  

- Respect schedules and be punctual for meetings.

Communication:

Both parties commit to regular communication and will respond to messages within a reasonable time frame. Contact will be made via email, remotely, or in person depending on needs and availability, with in-person meetings preferably held at ESA.

Confidentiality:

Information shared during mentoring sessions will remain confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without mutual consent.

Maintaining Professional Relationships:

All interactions between the mentor and the student must remain professional. Any deviation from this standard should be reported immediately for review and appropriate action.

End of the Program:

A final evaluation will be conducted to discuss the progress made and the next steps for the student. Both the mentor and the student are free to continue their mentoring relationship informally after the official program ends.