The NUS Business School MBA Mentorship program is an initiative to build a dynamic relationship between the student community and the alumni - one that will be mutually beneficial to both parties professionally and personally. Although not a job placement programme, students seek guidance for career choices.

The aim of the programme is to:

• Facilitate relationships between current NUS MBA students and the Alumni
• Promote networking opportunities between the communities
• Provide students with professional and industry guidance
• Keep the Alumni connected to the MBA Program
• Enhance the overall value proposition of NUS MBA

The programme is supported by the MBA Alumni-NUS and MBA Club, Alumni Relations Team.

Timeline

Recruitment is done all year through online registration.

Eligibility

Alumni mentors – Open to all MBA & EMBA Alumni
Students mentees – Open to all 1^st year students admitted to the NUS MBA Program

• A registration drive would be launched where students can indicate their interest to take part in the program as mentees and also provide relevant background details
• From the data collected and availability of registered mentors, mentees would be short-listed and assigned to specific mentor

How it works?

• Mentors complete an online registration form indicating their professional information, educational background, personal interest and contact details.
• Students complete an online registration form sent by the MBA Club, Alumni Relations Team with their personal information, professional background and details on their career focus upon completing their MBA studies.
• Initial pairing will be done by the School. Matching is done based on the best-match basis.
• Participants who are unable to work out a suitable arrangement may request for a change in the pairing.
• Participants are encouraged to connect once a month by phone, e-mail, or in person although this is completely decided between the pair.
• Participation is expected for 2 semesters (1 year), however, it is with hope that the relationship forged will continue to last over a lifetime. Participants may continue the mentor-mentee relationship into a second or third year, upon mutual agreement. They are to inform the School at the point of renewal. This arrangement will officially cease when the student completes his/her studies.
• In the event should there be a need to end the mentorship, forward request to the following persons:
  
  For Alumni Mentors:
  Jeanine Chen
  NUS Business School Global Alumni Network Office
  Email: jeaninechen@nus.edu.sg
  DID: +65 6516 8623
  
  
  For Student Mentees:
  Mr Sadat Shah (Year 2 Student)
  Deputy Head, Alumni Relations Team
  Email: sadat.shah@nus.edu.sg

How will being a mentor benefit students?

• Interact in person with industry experts
• Explore corporate career paths with an Alumni mentor currently in the work force
• Gain real-world perspectives to complement classroom learning
• Bond with Alumni with similar professional and recreational interests
• Seek advice & experience in pursuing job search in a selected career path
• Expand local network of professionals

How will mentoring students benefit me?

• Get first- hand updates on School progress
• Opportunity to enhance leadership & coaching skills
• Network with people from different professional backgrounds from different nationalities
• Exchange of new ideas from current students and understanding current thought patterns and perspective.

Mentors for students will be chosen on the following basis:

• Age/Experience
  Mentors will generally have sufficient age and experience advantage to create value for paired mentee.
• Background/Nationality
  Mentors will be paired with mentees from similar backgrounds and nationalities.

• Do's
  • To conduct themselves professionally at all times during the interaction with mentor.
  • To be receptive to feedback and accept them in good faith.
  • To establish realistic and attainable goals, with appropriate timeline.
  • To be honest and open with the mentor but maintain confidentiality.
• Don't's
  • To expect any offer of internship or employment opportunities.
  • To solicit for any monetary gains from the relationship.

• Do's
  • To stay in contact regularly through email (and phone if required).
  • To meet student 1–2 times per year, but only if mutually agreed upon.
  • To be punctual and honor all meetings and arrangements agreed upon.
  • To refer student to the School for academic issues that extends beyond the knowledge/control of the mentors.
• Don't's
  • To interfere with the private life of the student.
  • To develop any emotional relationship with the student.
  • To impose any obligation on the student beyond the boundary of a mentor.
  • To give unsuitable advice that does not serve the interest of the student.