The Business School Mentor Programme

This is a priority programme at the Nord University Business School which connects students with leaders from Norwegian businesses and industries.

The aim of the mentor programme is to form a connection between a mentor and a student (mentee), where they can meet each other to discuss career and personal development. The programme is meant to provide insight into business management and the relationship between theory and practice. This is a unique opportunity for both the mentees and mentors.

The programme is also meant to reduce any gap in expectations between students and the business community, connected to competence, roles, demands, and career opportunities, among other things.​

At the same time, the programme provides good opportunities for creating relationships between students at the Nord University Business School and the national business community, as well as closer cooperation between the university and the business community. The program duration is from Autumn semester to Spring semester.

In the application process, chosen stu​​​dents (mentees) will be connected to mentors. This connection serves as a basis for personal support and follow-ups via individual meetings.

Then, the mentee and the mentor can choose if the relationship between them is to be concluded or maintained.

The mentor programme will consist of leaders in some of Norway's biggest companies, both locally and nationally.

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    • In the selection process, we will focus on your motivation and expectations for the mentor programme
    • The programme has three mandatory joint sessions: Kickoff session, midpoint session, and concluding session
    • Detailed information about the programme structure and time will be given to you at the start of the programme

    Please note that there will be mandatory attendance for all joint meetings.

    After completing the programme, all mentees will receive a Certificate of Participation.

  • All active master's students at the Nord University Business School can apply when the application opens. You must be able to speak and write in Norwegian.

    How to send your application:
    In-person: Anita Eide, Administration, Nord University Business School
    E-mail: anita.eide@nord.no

    Application deadline: June 1

  • Your application should be in the form of an application letter and must contain information about:

    • ​why you are applying to the programme
    • what do you want to get out of the mentoring relationship
    • brief outline of your educational and/or career plans for the next two years
    • how much time you are willing to spend on the mentor programme

    You must also attach your CV in addition to your application letter.

    ​The mentor programme contributes to strengthening students' ability to set goals, self-awareness, presentation technique, communication, relationship building, argumentation skills, and the ability to see things from different perspectives.

  • Gry Agnete Alsos
    Dean, Nord University Business School
    gry.a.alsos@nord.no

    Anita Eide
    Senior Advisor, Nord University Business School
    anita.eide@nord.no