What is mentoring?
Mentoring is a supportive relationship in which Business School alumni - known as “mentors” - support you, as students - in the role of “mentees”—in your personal and professional development.
A mentor shares their own experiences and knowledge to help you achieve your goals. The mentor acts as a kind of personal coach who supports you in shaping your time at the Business School. They advise you on your academic and career planning as well as your personal development.
The Business School offers mentoring programs for both Bachelor's and Master's students. All students who are eligible for a mentoring program will receive an invitation to participate.
By participating in the mentoring program, students have the opportunity to benefit from the experience and knowledge of our alumni and receive support for their academic and future professional paths.
What are the benefits of mentoring?
- Personal development
Support in identifying and developing individual strengths and weaknesses - Career planning and networking
Career guidance from experienced mentors who can help students build further professional contacts for their future careers through their own networks - Advice on important decisions regarding your studies
Tips and assistance in preparing for the practical semester, as well as advice, if applicable, on deciding to study abroad for a semester
Who are the mentors?
For each degree program, there is a list of mentors who have either studied in that program themselves or, as graduates of another Business School program, are currently working in that field.
Each student can use this list to indicate preferences for desired mentors. Mentors are then assigned to mentees through a matching process. Your preferences and the matching algorithm ensure that your interests and goals as a mentee align as closely as possible with the mentor’s experience and expertise.
Mentoring for Bachelor’s Students
Starting in the 2024–2025 winter semester, the Business School is offering a mentoring program for students in their 3rd and 4th semesters who have earned a certain number of ECTS credits. All students who meet the requirements will receive an invitation to participate.
Invited are Bachelor’s students in all Business Administration programs as well as the Business Law program,
- in their third semester with at least 50 ECTS credits, as well as
- in their fourth semester with at least 75 ECTS credits.
As part of the program, a mentor will guide you through the rest of your academic journey. The mentor will share personal experiences and knowledge to support you in achieving your academic and professional goals.
Your mentor will act as a personal coach and help you shape your time as a student. This includes, for example, advising you on academic and career planning, providing guidance regarding a semester of practical training or a semester abroad, and fostering your personal development.
Mentoring for Master’s Students
Since the summer semester of 2026, the Business School has been offering a mentoring program for students in their second semester. All students who meet the requirements will receive an invitation to participate.
The mentoring program connects current students with alumni to provide practical insights, support, and guidance as they transition into their professional careers.
By participating in the mentoring program, you can benefit from the experience and knowledge of our graduates and receive support for your academic and future career path.
Mentoring is a advisory relationship between students and experienced Business School alumni. As mentors, they guide you in your academic and career planning, provide insights into professional fields, and support your personal development.
If you have any questions about the mentoring program, please contact us: business-school(at)hs-pforzheim(dot)de
