Master of Economics

The Master of Economics (MIE) Study Program is one of the Master's Degree programs within the FEB UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta. The foundation for the educational program is the issuance of permit by the Directorate General of Higher Education (Dirjen Dikti) No. 3186/D/T/2004 dated August 19, 2004, under the name Master of Development Economics (MEP). Based on the Decree of the Director General of Higher Education No. 163/DIKTI/KEP/2007 dated November 29, 2007, the name was changed to Master of Economics. The Master of Economics Study Program is accredited B based on the Decree of the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education No. 774/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/M/VII/2015 dated July 10, 2015.

The world continues to change rapidly with advancements in science and technology. The advent of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 has caused disruptions in certain sectors while creating new job opportunities in others. The future requires human resources that cannot be replaced by robotics—human resources that are creative, innovative, and solution-oriented. Soft skills have a greater contribution compared to technical skills.

The MIE Study Program grows within the campus environment of UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta, a campus known for its discipline, resilience, and creativity. Character building is a primary characteristic of the national defense campus. Superior character plays an important role in facing current and future competition. The MIE Study Program at FEB UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta optimizes the students' potential to possess superior character, knowledge, and skills to adapt to challenges in their work environment and era.

 

INFORMATION BULLETIN

1) Tracer Study of Graduates

 

2) Curriculum Redesign Initiative

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta (FEB UPNYK) held a workshop focused primarily on redesigning the curriculum for the Master of Economics program (MIE). The event took place at Grand Rohan Hotel, D.I. Yogyakarta.

The workshop invited Dr. Sri Susilo, Secretary of the Indonesian Economics Scholars Association (ISEI) Yogyakarta Branch, as a representative of the professional association. The event was also attended by the Dean of FEB UPNYK, Dr. Januar Eko Prasetio, the Head of the Economics Department FEB UPNYK, Dr. Diah Lutfi Wijayanti, the Head of the MIE Program FEB UPNYK, Dr. Joko Susanto, and several MIE faculty members, including Prof. Didit Welly Udjianto, Dr. Sultan, and Dr. Achmad Syarifudin.

Additionally, the workshop was attended by several stakeholders, graduates' employers, and MIE alumni, including the Compliance Director of BPD DIY Bank, Dian Ariani S.E., M.M., who represented professional faculty members.

According to Dr. Januar, "Redesigning the curriculum is a mandatory activity for the MIE UPNYK program and must involve stakeholders, graduates' employers, alumni, faculty members, and students."

In response to the event, Dr. Diah Lutfi stated that one of the goals of redesigning the curriculum is to prepare for the MIE program's reaccreditation. In this preparation, Dr. Sri Susilo mentioned that "The new curriculum must at least consider several internal and external factors."

According to her, internal factors include the availability of resources, such as faculty members and supporting infrastructure. External factors include market demand, government regulations, and technological advancements. The redesign must involve alumni employers, alumni, professional associations, faculty members, and students.

She stated that the MIE UPNYK curriculum is already market-oriented. The MIE program has prepared courses that align with market needs and available resources.