Mentorship Program Supports Specialization Choices for Business and Management Students

The program started with 24 students and 18 mentors. Its primary goal is for former students of the program to provide concrete advice and practical tips to second-year students who are about to choose their specialization. 

Mentors first wrote a short introduction about their professional background and experience, and also outlined their expectations toward mentees. Based on this, students were able to select the mentor whose field of expertise best matched their interests. Following an initial joint introductory session on Teams, they then continued communication individually. 

Most of the 18 mentors work at multinational companies, many in finance, banking, energy, and the automotive industry, although one mentor also represents a family business. Students could choose from mentors working as financial analysts, project managers, HR professionals, marketing managers, and sales specialists. 

Mentors participating in the program committed to meeting their mentees at least three times. The six-week program will conclude with a closing event in May, where mentors and mentees will jointly reflect on their experiences. The program leader also plans to involve mentors in the future development of the curriculum.