Mentoring is an integral part of the student development strategy at SCMS Cochin School of Business. For PGDM, a structured and consistent mentoring program has been implemented with the core objective of ensuring the holistic development of each student. Recognizing the importance of mentorship in the personal and professional growth of future business leaders, the institution has put in place a weekly mentoring system where each student is assigned a faculty mentor who guides, counsels, and supports them through the course of their academic journey. A professional counsellor is available on campus to support students’ mental health and overall well- being.
The mentoring initiative for PGDM Batch 32 (2023-2025) was designed with the following objectives:
The mentoring system is designed with a strong foundation in faculty-student engagement. The key structural elements include:
The weekly mentoring sessions are carried out in a semi-structured format to allow flexibility while ensuring consistency. Typical mentoring sessions include the following:
Throughout the term, mentors used thematic approaches to address key dimensions of student development. Some of the focused themes included: