The Master of Management (MM) Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), held its New Student Orientation on Saturday, 30 August 2025, at Meeting Room 1, Soeharno TS Building, FEB UNS. The event, attended by 36 new MM students, served as an introduction to the curriculum, learning system, and academic direction.

In his presentation, Dr. Lilik Wahyudi, S.E., M.Si., Head of the MM Study Program, explained the implementation of Rector’s Regulation No. 20 of 2024, which stipulates that MM students will complete 56 credits across four semesters, including 26 thesis credits. In addition to the thesis examination, students are required to produce publications in nationally or internationally accredited journals, with a maximum similarity index of 25 percent (Turnitin).

One of the strategies introduced by the Head of the Study Program is the acceleration of scientific publications. Students are guided from the first semester through individual proposal writing. In the following semesters, the research is developed into a research report, transformed into a manuscript for publication in the third semester, and finally presented in a research seminar during the fourth semester. “We do not want you to spend too much time here; aim to finish within a maximum of two years,” he emphasized.

To support this target, students are provided with access to the EasyStudy MM UNS digital platform. A tiered thesis standard is also introduced, ranging from simple replication studies in Sinta-indexed journals to more complex research aimed at Q1–Q2 international journals.

Dr. Lilik emphasized that the orientation is not merely an introduction, but also a strategic direction. “We want MM students to realize from the very beginning that their academic journey does not stop at writing a thesis. You must be prepared to produce scientific works that can be published and make a broad impact, both nationally and internationally,” he said.

Through this structured curriculum designed to accelerate research and publication, the MM Study Program UNS is committed to producing graduates who not only complete their studies on time but are also productive in generating recognized scientific works. Following the strategic direction delivered by the Head of the MM Study Program, the event continued with a session on Strategies for On-Time Graduation at the Master’s Level, presented by Dr. I Made Bayu Dirgantara, S.E., M.M., lecturer at Universitas Diponegoro. This session provided guidance to new students on how to design effective academic strategies.

The program then proceeded with academic information delivered by Dyah Wasita Winahyu, S.E., Head of the Academic Subdivision FEB UNS, who outlined the academic and administrative regulations students must understand throughout their studies.

This activity aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, by promoting inclusive and equitable learning, and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, by encouraging innovation and research that contribute to sustainable economic development and the creation of decent employment opportunities. With this structured academic strategy, graduates of the MM Study Program FEB UNS are expected to become agents of change who support sustainable development at both the national and global levels.