Newcastle University

As part of the Business School’s aspirations to have a strong, successful and world class MBA programme, it is currently looking for exceptional graduates to join a brand new MBA mentoring programme in 2011/2012. Recently, the Business School appointed Dr. Julie Hodges, as the new MBA programme Director (formerly the director of the MBA programme at Durham Business School).

Julie is tasked with developing and taking the MBA programme forward in a very exciting phase in the School’s history. As part of the plans an engaging programme will encapsulate the wealth of experience, knowledge and wisdom that is evident in our alumni community, by matching MBA graduates with current MBA students in an exclusive mentoring programme.

What is the commitment from me?

The commitment from your side will be to be a point of contact for the student, to help guide and develop their potential based on your own experiences, both from an academic and professional perspective, through email, Skype, telephone and/or personal meetings – you decide. In terms of a time commitment this will also be decided by you, in consultation with the student, but we can help guide this process along the way.

What is the commitment from the School?

We will match your skills and experience to the students and then facilitate the necessary initial introductions. Naturally we want to ensure you are happy and comfortable with the relationship and so, to that end, will check in with you periodically, to help provide assistance and advice wherever you need it. We will also formally recognise your help as a ‘Mentor’ by showcasing your involvement through our communications materials that we send out to graduates, students, business contacts and friends of the School, throughout the year.

What is in it for me?

This opportunity provides you with a unique chance to impart your knowledge, wisdom and experience and truly help develop the potential of an MBA student who will be very grateful for your guidance. You will also be helping the Business School improve the student experience and, in turn, helping us to ensure we are delivering a world class MBA programme.

I am interested, what do I need to do?

We are looking for expressions of interest, so if this is an opportunity you are interested in being a part
of, please contact: Tristan Alltimes, alumni relations manager, Newcastle University Business School, tristan.alltimes@ncl.ac.uk

Please note: You MUST have an MBA or PhD qualification to be a ‘mentor’ but it does NOT have to be from Newcastle University Business School.