Mentorship

Mentorship Opportunities in the Strategy Program

Mentorship is a core part of the BYU Strategy experience. We've built a multi-layered mentorship ecosystem that connects students with peers, alumni, faculty, and professional advisors. These relationships are designed to support your growth—academically, professionally, and personally—from your first semester through graduation and beyond.

Below is an overview of the key mentorship opportunities available to you:

Peer Mentorship: Seniors Mentoring Juniors

Each junior in the Strategy program is paired with a senior mentor. These mentors provide personalized guidance on course selection, recruiting timelines, case prep, and navigating the culture of the program. Their recent experience makes them approachable, practical, and invaluable resources.

Strategy Club Presidencies

The Strategy Club Presidency is composed of experienced student leaders who oversee program-wide initiatives, events, and communications. In addition to their leadership roles, members of the presidency serve as informal mentors and connectors, helping students plug into opportunities, alumni networks, and faculty support.

Alumni Mentorship

All Strategy alumni are mentors. Browse the Alumni Directory to find alumni by company, role, or location, then reach out via LinkedIn to start a conversation. Alumni are generally very responsive and happy to help with career conversations, mock interviews, resume feedback, and more.

Alumni Mentors via BYU Connect

Many Strategy alumni are also available through BYU Connect. This platform allows you to search for mentors by industry, company, or location.

Business Career Center (BCC)

The Business Career Center offers personalized career guidance. Services include resume reviews, mock interviews, application strategy, and access to employer networks. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the BCC advisors early and often.

Advisement Center

The Marriott School Advisement Center supports your academic planning throughout your time in the Strategy program. Advisors can help with course sequencing, graduation planning, second majors or minors, and managing internship timelines.

Leland Coaching Partnership

The Strategy program maintains a partnership with Leland, a coaching platform that connects students with experienced coaches, many of whom are former consultants, product managers, or graduate school admittees. Strategy students who receive an interview offer from a top company for which Leland has a coach are provided with a 45 minute mock interview/coaching session. This is a unique student benefit, currently only offered by the Strategy program.

Faculty Mentorship

Faculty in the Strategy program are highly accessible and committed to student mentorship. Whether you're interested in research, considering graduate school, or exploring a specialized career path, faculty are available for one-on-one conversations and strategic guidance. These relationships often last well beyond your time at BYU.

Your Network Starts Now

The mentorship resources in the Strategy program are here to help you grow and succeed but it's up to you to engage. Reach out, ask questions, and take initiative. The connections you build here can shape your path for years to come.

As you seek mentorship, remember that these opportunities are built on generosity and mutual respect. Be thoughtful in how you ask for time, come prepared with specific questions, and follow up with gratitude. Don't be a passive consumer of advice—be an engaged learner and a giver yourself.