Mentor an MBA Student
The MBA Mentoring programme at Â鶹Íø Business School connects esteemed alumni of QBS to current Â鶹Íø MBA students to shape the next generation of leaders in Northern Ireland and beyond.
Pass on your valuable expertise
This mentoring opportunity will allow you to:
- Strengthen your personal brand as a industry leader in Northern Ireland and beyond
- Build your reputation as a trusted expert within Â鶹Íø Business School alumni
- Network and develop relationships with other senior alumni
- Share valuable learnings from your prestigious education and acclaimed career
- Open the door to invite-only curated networking events
- Gain early access to high-calibre MBA candidates
- Give back a meaningful contribution to Â鶹Íø University
Expectations
- Each mentoring relationship lasts for 12 weeks - between March and May 2026.
- MBA mentors are matched with current MBA students by our team.
- Each partnership meets at least five times throughout the programme, either virtually or in-person.
- Participants adhere to expected roles and responsibilities, as outlined in the MBA Mentoring handbook.
- Each partnership uses shared materials to set clear goals, guide actions, and track progress.
Timeline
- Applications open for MBA mentors: Wednesday 7 January 2026
- Applications close: Wednesday 4 February 2026
- Match confirmation sent: By Tuesday 24 February 2026
- Welcome event: Wednesday 4 March 2026
- Mentoring period: Between March and May 2026
- Celebration event: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Key Contacts
- MBA Mentoring Programme Lead: Erin Wood
- MBA Programme Director: Julie McCandless
Applications for mentors are now closed for 2026.
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