The Head of the MESP Study Program FEB UNS, Prof. Dr. Suryanto, S.E., M.Si., emphasized that curriculum review constitutes a strategic step to improve the quality of learning at the master’s level. The MESP curriculum is directed to be not only theoretically sound but also applied and data-oriented, enabling graduates to contribute effectively to the formulation and evaluation of development policies.

The activity featured Mulyo Widodo from Statistics Indonesia (Badan Pusat Statistik/BPS) as a resource person, who presented the linkage between MESP courses and strategic statistical indicators. In his presentation, he explained that courses such as Intermediate Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Development Economics, Regional Economics, as well as Natural Resource and Environmental Economics play an essential role in equipping students with analytical skills to address issues of inflation, Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), poverty, inequality, unemployment, the Human Development Index (HDI), and sustainable development indicators.

Another resource person, Amirullah Setya Hardi, delivered a presentation on the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for the MESP Study Program FEB UNS. He explained that RPL provides recognition for learning outcomes obtained through formal, non-formal, and informal education, as well as professional experience. In accordance with the Regulation of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Permendiktisaintek) Number 39 of 2025, MESP students may apply for recognition of up to 21 credits from a total study load of 56 credits.

The discussion proceeded in an interactive manner, addressing the advancement of graduate learning outcomes, the distinctive features of the MESP FEB UNS curriculum, and the refinement of strategic issues such as sustainable development, institutions, human resources, and the use of technology and statistical data. The forum also highlighted the importance of an adaptive curriculum for both fresh graduates and professionals.

Through this activity, the MESP Study Program FEB UNS expects to continue producing competent, critical, and highly competitive master’s graduates who can support national and regional development. This curriculum review activity also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) through the advancement of economics education and data-based policy development.

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In her remarks, Vice Dean for Academic and Research Affairs, Prof. Tri Mulyaningsih, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., emphasized the significance of the session for students. The academic handbook serves as a primary reference to help students navigate their academic journey in a more structured and focused manner.

“There are two main objectives of this activity: improving the quality of graduates and enhancing the quality of curriculum and learning experiences. The academic and curricular information presented in this handbook will help students to graduate on time, acquire knowledge and skills relevant to the job market, and ensure a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience at FEB UNS,” she explained.

Prof. Tri further added that the handbook also provides a comprehensive understanding of academic regulations, including lecture procedures, scientific writing guidelines, and the stages of final project completion. With this information, students are expected to design more effective learning strategies, enabling them not only to graduate but also to gain competencies that are relevant to professional settings.

The handbook covers various essential aspects, including the vision and mission of UNS and FEB, organizational governance, academic regulations, curriculum, and supporting facilities. It is divided into three categories the Undergraduate Programs: Accounting, Management, Development Economics, and Digital Business. Master’s Programs covering the Master of Accounting (MAKSI), Master of Economics and Development Studies (MESP), and Master of Management (MM), and lastly the Doctoral Program in Economics (PDIE) with specializations in Accounting, Management, and Economics.

In addition to the launching session, the event also addressed the latest regulations regarding student internships. Vice Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs, Tastaftiyan Risfandy, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., explained that internships at FEB UNS are divided into two categories: compulsory internships and independent internships. The compulsory internship is part of the curriculum, worth 3 credits, and requires submission of a final report. Meanwhile, the independent internship is initiated by students, carries no credit load, and does not require reporting. Detailed information on internship programs is included in the Academic Handbook.

As a parallel session of the event, students participated in breakout room sessions led by each Head of Study Program. During these sessions, students received more in-depth explanations about the curriculum, academic regulations, and learning strategies specific to their programs. The interactive sessions provided opportunities for students to ask questions directly and obtain information tailored to their academic needs.

Through the launch of this Academic Handbook, FEB UNS hopes that all students can follow a clearer academic path, understand their rights and responsibilities, and make full use of the available learning facilities. This initiative also reaffirms FEB UNS’s commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) through strengthened learning systems, Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through internship regulations, and Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) through the provision of modern learning facilities.

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The session was opened by Prof. Tri Mulyaningsih, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Academic and Research Affairs of FEB UNS, and attended by Prof. Dr. Suryanto, S.E., M.Si., Head of the MESP Program; Prof. Dr. Sarwanto, S.Pd., M.Si., Head of the Institute for Educational Development and Quality Assurance (LPPMP) UNS, who were attending the session virtually, as well as lecturers of the MESP Program.

In her remarks, Prof. Tri Mulyaningsih explained that the discussion marked an important step in facilitating the MESP Program’s preparation to launch its RPL track. She stated, “RPL is the acknowledgment of learning outcomes acquired through prior professional experience. FEB has gained experience in managing RPL at the undergraduate level, such as in the Accounting Study Program that admitted students from the Financial and Development Supervisory Board (BPKP). For the master’s level, we are designing an RPL model based on credit recognition through professional portfolios rather than mere credit transfers.”

She further explained that RPL offers extensive potential for collaboration with government agencies and professional institutions. Through RPL, study programs can attract practitioners with relevant experience, thereby not only increasing student enrollment but also enriching academic interaction in the classroom.

“The development of RPL should not only be viewed from an academic standpoint but also from the perspective of program efficiency. Some programs still face challenges in student enrollment. With RPL, we hope to enhance program attractiveness, expand collaborative networks, and make the curriculum more aligned with labor market needs,” she added.

Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Suryanto, S.E., M.Si., Head of the MESP Program, noted that this discussion is part of the curriculum renewal effort to strengthen the competitiveness of the master’s programs within FEB UNS. He stated, “We are still lagging behind the Master of Management Program in terms of student admission. Therefore, in addition to the existing regular and fast-track programs, RPL provides an important alternative for prospective students who already possess professional experience and competencies.”

He added that the RPL model in MESP will open opportunities for graduates from both Economics and non-Economics undergraduate programs with at least three years of work experience, particularly in planning, public policy, or regional economics. Through an assessment and portfolio-based mechanism, participants’ professional experiences will be recognized as part of their learning outcomes in accordance with academic standards.

The interactive discussion also received substantive input from LPPMP UNS regarding academic governance and administrative requirements for RPL, including registration criteria, credit recognition procedures, and portfolio verification processes.

Through this curriculum draft discussion, the MESP Program is expected to open the RPL track in the even semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. The program aims to expand access to higher education for professionals while contributing to the enhancement of human resource capacity in economic planning and policy development.

This initiative aligns with FEB UNS’s commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 on Quality Education through inclusive learning access and recognition of non-formal education, and SDG 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth through the advancement of professional capacity in public and development economics sectors.

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LCA is an analytical method used to assess the environmental impact of a product, service, or activity from its production stage to the end of its life cycle. Within the framework of the green economy, LCA plays a vital role in measuring energy and resource efficiency, while also serving as a foundation for policy development in green and circular economies.

Head of the MESP Program, Prof. Dr. Suryanto, S.E., M.S., in his opening remarks, emphasized that the workshop provided an important opportunity for students to gain deeper insight into the application of LCA in the field of economics. “This is the second time we are discussing LCA in a more practical way. Hopefully, students can understand how LCA can be applied in economics and make use of various open-source LCA tools,” said Prof. Suryanto.

He also stressed the importance of active student participation to acquire new perspectives on environmental economics. Prof. Suryanto expressed his appreciation to the guest speaker and hoped that her guidance would help students better understand the techniques and strategies for effective use of LCA.

This workshop aligns with the commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production and SDG 13: Climate Action, by promoting the understanding and application of LCA as a tool to support sustainable and environmentally responsible economic practices.

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The assessment, led by assessors Prof. Suyanto, S.E., M.Ec.Dev., Ph.D., from the Universitas Surabaya and Prof. Ida Bagus Putu Purbadharmaja, S.E., M.E., from Universitas Udayana, was part of the on-site assessment for the Master’s Program in Economics and Development Studies at FEB UNS.

In his opening remarks, delivered before the Dean Office, the Head of the Master’s Program in Economics and Development Studies, the Quality Assurance Unit (UPM), and the Accreditation Taskforce Team, Prof. Suyanto emphasized that the assessors’ visit aimed to validate the content of the accreditation documents submitted by the program.

“All statements provided in the documents must not only be descriptive narratives, but also supported by concrete evidence. These include regulations and records of implementation. We will work thoroughly, so we expect consistent responses from everyone involved. We will provide a report based on everything we observe on site. Often, we find that the real action conducted on-site is even more impressive. Therefore, we hope the team will work more swiftly and more effectively,” he explained.

During the assessment, the first day featured interview sessions conducted by Prof. Ida Bagus Putu Purbadharmaja. The interviews were held in several stages, involving users, alumni, lecturers, and students.

On the second day, the assessors conducted a facilities review, visiting several FEB units including the Center for Research and Community Engagement Development (P4M), Fiscal Corner, professors’ offices, archives room, classrooms, Konimex Hall, student workspace, and the Computer Laboratory.

The visit concluded with a feedback session, signing of the on-site assessment report, and the official closing ceremony.

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The agenda is conducted by the Master of Economics Development (MESP), Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret (FEB UNS)  entitled “Arabian Food Training: Culinary Innovation through Arabian Food Product Diversification for Mangkubumen Culinary MSMEs.”

Mientansih, the Leader of Mangkubumen PKK, in her remark extended her gratitude to FEB UNS, for introducing the attendees to Libyan cuisine. “Through this Libyan cooking demonstration, I hope the participants will gain as much knowledge as possible. They will see the process and results, and hopefully replicate it or even start selling it. We also have a cooking kitchen in the PKK unit, so we hope to exchange knowledge with the speakers. Thank you to the UNS students for their assistance,” said the 81-year-old Mientansih.

Dr. Dwi Prasetyani, S.E., M.Si., Interim Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Affairs, thanked all participants for attending the agenda. Such community service activities are a routine endeavor for the MESP FEB UNS, representing a collaboration between faculty members and students to benefit the community.

She further noted that the event qualifies as international community service because it involved not only UNS team members but also international participants. “This activity focuses on the development of culinary MSMEs, with Libyan student speakers and participants from the PKK group. It empowers women who were previously unaware of foreign cuisines and now have the opportunity to learn and potentially start side businesses,” she explained.

The community service involved students from undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. The outcomes of the event will be disseminated through YouTube videos, printed media, the FEB UNS website, and publications in community service journals.

Concluding the event, Dean of FEB UNS, Prof. Drs. Djoko Suhardjanto, M.Com.(Hons)., Ph.D., Ak., expressed gratitude to all attendees, including PKK members, leadership, FEB UNS lecturers, and students.

“I hope this activity introduces Libyan cuisine and cooking methods to a wider audience, and that participants enjoy the dishes. If they align with our culture, they might be incorporated into our cuisine. Thank you, Middle Eastern food is truly delicious,” he concluded.

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Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Bachtiar Effendi Building Teleconferencing Room, MESP invited Dr. Suziana Hasan, a lecturer from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, as a keynote speaker at a workshop entitled “How to Write an Outstanding Manuscript for A Reputable Publication.”

On this occasion, Dr. Suziana introduced several reputable international journals such as Scopus, Elsevier, Web of Science, and Springer. Further, she mentioned that in preparing a good paper, the article must be prepared in accordance with the format determined by each journal; negligence in preparing the article can be one of the reasons for reviewers to reject our paper. An AI-assisted paper writing is common nowadays, but the author must maintain due diligence and be careful in understanding the results provided by AI. This will ensure that the article content remains in accordance with the desired purpose and maintains the originality of the writing.

Additionally, before the paper is sent, it is important that the author proofreads to ensure that there are no errors in both writing and research content. Another suggestion is to include a cover letter during submission, allowing the editor of the journal to briefly understand the submitted paper and understand the reason the paper deserves to be published in the journal.

In determining the research problems, Dr. Suziana states that it is possible to draw from the limitations of previous research, where the research topic selected is expected to have the potential to make significant contributions to the community. Afterward, it is advised that the title of the article should not exceed 10 words, thus, it will be interesting to read. Further, the abstract of an article usually consisted of between 150-200 words. This section includes background, problem formulation, objectives, methods, results, suggestions, implications, and limitations (make an effort to reveal the implementation of the results of the research in other countries or research).

At the end of the presentation, Dr. Suziana did not forget to provide motivation to participants, especially to students who were still in the process of preparing theses and journal articles, to remain enthusiastic about writing and contributing to the development of empirical research.

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The thesis preparation conducted by Ainina was directly supervised by Associate Professor Dr. Norlida Hanim Binti Mohd Salled as a lecturer from the Faculty of Economics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. On Monday, July 29, 2024, a thesis proposal seminar was held as one of a series of Joint Supervision activities that directly invited supervisors from the National University of Malaysia.

On this occasion, Ainina presented a research proposal entitled “Implementation of Circular Economy as a Solution to Waste Problems in Traders in Prambanan Temple Tourism Park: Multi-Analysis Approach.”

The event was attended by students from several cross-majors, namely the Economics and Agribusiness Study Program at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Throughout the seminar, both participants and supervisors, especially Associate Professor Dr. Norlida Hanim Binti Mohd Salled provided numerous suggestions to produce a quality final project.

In the long term, this initiative is expected to attract more FEB UNS students and motivate them to participate in this Joint Supervision Program, improving relations with international university partners while improving the quality of students’ writing, particularly during their final project.

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The initiative aims to foster community collaboration to enhance the international tourism value of the Krikilan Village. This activity is expected to create mutual benefits through the exchange of tourism knowledge between the community of Krikilan Village and a delegation of faculty members from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

The delegation from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia was led by Associate Professor Dr. Norlida Hanim Binti Mohd Salleh, accompanied by Dr. Suziana Binti Hasan. They were warmly welcomed by the FEB UNS team, led by Prof. Dr. Izza Mafruhah, S.E., M.Si., Dr. Nurul Istiqomah, S.E., M.Si., and Dewi Ismoyowati, S.E., M.Ec.Dev., along with their team.

The community service program began with remarks from Prof. Dr. Izza Mafruhah, S.E., M.Si., and the village officials of Krikilan. The village officials expressed their gratitude and welcomed the initiative, highlighting its potential to benefit the local SMEs and to further develop the tourism value in Krikilan.

Following the opening remarks, Prof. Norlida Hanim Binti Mohd Salleh presented material on tourism in both Malaysia and Indonesia. Her presentation aims to inspire and motivate the SMEs in Krikilan Village to continue enhancing the tourism value in Krikilan, Sangiran.

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PERMAI is a non-political, non-governmental organization operating in the fields of social affairs, education, and culture. Its members consist of Indonesian citizens residing in Malaysia, including expatriates, business professionals, lecturers, teachers, university students, school students, and workers. The visit aimed to establish mutually beneficial international collaboration in Community Engagement activities between the two institutions.

The MESP UNS delegation was led by the Head of the MESP Study Program, Dr. Evi Gravitiani, S.E., M.Si., accompanied by several MESP lecturers, Prof. Dr. Izza Mafruhah, S.E., M.Si., Dr. Suryanto, S.E., M.Si., Dr. Sarjiyanto, S.E., M.M., and Dewi Ismoyowati, S.E., M.Ec.Dev. The delegation was welcomed by the PERMAI management board, including Khozaeni Ambon as Vice President of PERMAI, Agung Kartajaya as Secretary I of PERMAI, other board members, as well as teachers from Sanggar Bimbingan PERMAI.

The Community Engagement activity was conducted with children from Sanggar Bimbingan PERMAI, led by Khozaeni Rahmad. During the activity, the delegation provided motivation, introduced Indonesian cultural values, and facilitated educational games for the participants. Khozaeni expressed his sincere appreciation to the MESP UNS delegation for their visit and contributions, highlighting the importance of attention and support for Indonesian children living abroad.

Through this visit, the MESP Study Program of FEB UNS reaffirmed its commitment to expanding international Community Engagement initiatives that contribute to social development, cultural preservation, and the strengthening of ties within the Indonesian community overseas.

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