Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), welcomed a benchmarking visit from the Accounting Study Program of Campus UNESA 5, Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA), on Thursday, 22 January 2026. The visit took place at the Fiscal Corner Room, Soeharno TS Building, FEB UNS. The activity aimed to strengthen academic governance, enhance study program quality, and expand institutional networks and collaboration among higher education institutions.

The UNESA delegation was received directly by the Dean of FEB UNS, Prof. Bhimo Rizky Samudro, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D. The benchmarking session was attended by the leadership team of FEB UNS and faculty members from the Accounting Study Program FEB UNS.

In his remarks, Prof. Bhimo stated that the benchmarking visit represented a valuable momentum, particularly in light of the development and opening of new study programs at FEB UNS. He emphasized that differences in institutional character and academic orientation should be viewed as complementary strengths rather than barriers.

“When we received the letter from UNESA, we had just opened a new study program. I believe this is a valuable opportunity. Although our institutional bases differ, where UNESA has a strong foundation in education, this is precisely where we can learn a great deal, particularly in teaching practices,” he explained.

He further elaborated that UNESA’s established educational systems, curriculum development frameworks, and instructional methodologies could serve as important references for FEB UNS. Conversely, FEB UNS is equally open to sharing best practices in academic governance and study program development.

Prof. Bhimo also noted that collaboration could be implemented gradually, either partially or at the study program level. Potential areas for cooperation include the management of scientific journals, the development of international classes, and the implementation of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) schemes.

In the subsequent session, the Head of the Undergraduate Accounting Study Program at FEB UNS, Prof. Doddy Setiawan, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Ak., delivered a comprehensive presentation on the profile and management of the Accounting Study Program. His presentation covered curriculum structure, learning systems, academic governance, as well as various innovations and development initiatives undertaken by the program. The session facilitated an interactive discussion and exchange of best practices between FEB UNS and the Undergraduate Accounting Study Program of UNESA.

Through this benchmarking activity, both institutions are expected to foster sustained synergy and collaboration in enhancing the quality of higher education, particularly in the field of accounting.

This initiative also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), through strengthened academic quality and inter-institutional collaboration in higher education.