The goal of the Mentor Program is to provide students the opportunity to establish long-term relationships with an international business contact in the student's chosen field of study. In order to allow the students more time to establish productive relationships, the Program will continue to span nine months from September to May. In addition, participants will be REQUIRED to attend monthly Mentor meetings with their individual mentor, and Crosstalk sessions with all mentors and protegés in September, November January and April. The Crosstalk's allow students to interact with all mentor participants, providing exposure and access to other leaders in the international business community. In addition, the protegés are expected to participate in an orientation session at the beginning of the Mentor Program, a mid-year check-up, and a de-briefing session at the conclusion of the Program. The Mentor Program culminates with a breakfast honoring the mentors and the protegés. The cost to participate in the nine month Mentor Program is $75. This fee subsidizes the costs of four breakfasts for the protegéand mentor, and an appreciation award for the mentor.

The Mentor Program continues to be an excellent means of acquiring knowledge and contacts in various areas of the business community. Each year we have made the Program more selective by reserving participation for those students who express interest in and knowledge of the international business arena.

Application Information for Students
Mentor Program is open to all Georgia State University business major students and all other interested individuals. Applicants must fill out the Application Form, and return them to the International Business Alliance (address listed below) office by deadline for each academic year. Please also include a current resume with your application.

The selection process for student participants includes an essay-question application and interview. Mandatory orientations are held for the selected students. If interested, please contact the IBA office by phone at 404-413-7286 or by email as soon as possible.

Application Information for Mentors
In interested in being a mentor for the program, please complete the Mentor Response Form. For more information on the Mentor Program and how to become a mentor, please contact Dr. Karen loch at kloch@gsu.edu or at 404-413-7295

Participating Companies
Please click here to view a list of participating companies.

Calendar of Events
2007 - 2008 Calendar of Events
2006 - 2007 Calendar of Events
2005 - 2006 Calendar of Events

Mentor - Protegé Matches
2007 - 2008
2006 - 2007
2005 - 2006
2004 - 2005
2003 - 2004

2006-2007 IBA-Protege Contract

2007-2008 Mentor-Protege Agreement

2006-2007 Mentor Orientation Slides

2006-2007 Protégé Orientation Slides

IBA Address
International Business Alliance
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Rm. 1436
35 Broad Street
Atlanta, GA 30303

Tel: 404-413-7286
Email: IBA-GASTATE@langate.gsu.edu

 

The International Business Alliance is a registered student organization with Georgia State University, supported by the Institute of International Business and the J.Mack Robinson College of Business

This page is maintained by the Institute of International Business at Georgia State University. Comments, suggestions and additions should be mailed to the webmaster