Executive Mentorship Programme 2023/24
1. Introduction
There is always a gap between school learning and the real-world environment. Learning from the university prepares a student to develop his/her own potential and to adapt to a dynamic world. This programme aims to enhance students’ understanding of the real-world environment, build up social networks and obtain advice for career and personal development through professional coaching and interaction with successful senior professionals and executives.
Year 1 – 4 students from BBA-MGT, HRM and GBM are welcome.
2. Objectives
– To develop students’ career path and career aspirations under mentors’ professional skills
– To help students have a better understanding of themselves and also the industry
– To build up social networks with senior professionals
– To develop students’ confidence in communicating with senior professionals
3. Features of the Executive Mentorship Programme
– A guidance from a mentor to a mentee on professional skill and career development
– A partnership for mutual sharing and learning between a mentor and mentee
– Development of mutual respect, open-mind and positive views
– A mentor is not only an advisor, a role model or a teacher but also a friend
4. Mentors
Successful professionals or executives from various sectors, such as,
– Management & HR
– Entrepreneurship
– Marketing
– Banking & Finance
– IT & Digital Media and more
5. Mentoring Period
6 months (Nov 2023 – Apr 2024)
6. Timeline and Milestones
| Date | Milestones |
|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2023 (Fri) | Deadline of application for students (for selection) |
| 2 Nov 2023 (Thur) | Announcement of results |
| 11 Nov 2023 (Sat pm) | Kick-off gathering |
| Nov 2023 - Apr 2024 | Mentoring period (quarterly progress reports from mentors and mentees) |
| During Mentoring | Activities for relationship building |
7. Requirements
– This programme is open for ALL Year of students from BBA-MGT, HRM and GBM
– Successful applicants are required to attend the Kick-off Gathering and activity during the mentoring period
– Students need to keep a logbook to record each meeting’s content and all valuable information and feedback
– Mentor will offer mentee a valuable review on progress and recommendation for future action at the year-end section
8. Application
Interested students are required to fill in the application form and upload CV by 20 Oct 2023 (Fri):
9. Enquiry
– Dr Raymond Law: raymondlaw@hsu.edu.hk
– Department of Management: mgt@hsu.edu.hk