The Young Leadership Academy (APM)—a leadership development program under the Student Executive Board (BEM) of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS)—is designed to cultivate future leaders who can contribute meaningfully within student organizations, academic settings, society, and the professional world.

The program draws from the participants’ internship experiences in BEM FEB UNS. APM consists of several key components: Grand Opening, Major Class Sessions, a Project Phase, and a Company Visit. One of the latest APM activities was the Company Visit, held on November 19, 2024, at the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Solo Office.

The visit was attended by all APM internship participants, the organizing committee, BEM FEB UNS 2024 President and Vice President Surya Azhar and Faiq Aqil Murtadlo, as well as Tastaftiyan Risfandy, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Alumni of FEB UNS, who also accompanied the group.

The visit aimed to instill leadership and innovation in the digital era, improve participants’ understanding of digital finance, and build awareness about the importance of financial regulation. During the event, participants joined an interactive seminar on Digital Finance, delivered by Aji Bagus Wardhana and Fauzan Widodo from OJK Solo. The speakers emphasized the need to remain cautious of financial crimes occurring in digital spaces.

According to Fahrunisa Oktaningrum, coordinator of APM BEM FEB UNS, the seminar expanded participants’ perspectives on OJK’s role in supervising the financial sector in the digital age.

“Through the theme of Digital Finance, this company visit helped participants gain insights into financial innovation, consumer protection regulations, and the importance of financial literacy in navigating technological challenges.

It also inspires them to become adaptive and visionary young leaders who can advance financial inclusion in Indonesia. The interactive discussions with experts from OJK enriched their understanding of how financial institutions contribute to a sustainable digital economy,” she explained.

This initiative provided a meaningful experience for building leadership competencies grounded in a solid understanding of the modern financial sector