Effectiveness of Innovative Capability Cultivation in New Business Education Undergraduate Mentorship: A Jiangsu University Case Study

Journal: Journal of Higher Education Research DOI: 10.32629/jher.v6i1.3625

Naili Sun1, Xinwei Zhang1, Saijuan Du2

1. Business School, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, Jiangsu, China
2. Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou 221116, Jiangsu, China

Abstract

This study explores the effectiveness of the undergraduate mentorship system in New Business Education (NBE) by analyzing a Jiangsu-based university case study. Empirical findings confirm its role in enhancing student engagement in research and academic competitions, fostering innovation capacity. However, challenges such as inadequate research guidance, low participation rates, and suboptimal outputs persist. To address these issues, this paper proposes strategic improvements, including refining the selection mechanism, enhancing performance evaluation, and optimizing talent development frameworks. These insights contribute to advancing mentorship efficacy in cultivating interdisciplinary business professionals.

Keywords

new business education; undergraduate mentorship system; innovation capacity cultivation mechanism

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