The phenomenon of \u2018fear of missing out\u2019 (FOMO) is increasingly\ninfluencing how students, particularly Gen Z, select their university\nmajors. Many are making decisions based solely on social media trends or\nfollowing their peers, without considering their personal interests,\npotential, or the actual requirements of the labour market.<\/p>\n
Addressing this phenomenon, Universitas Nusa Mandable (UNM), a\nDigital Business Campus, has reminded students of the importance of\nmaking wise and strategic academic choices. While choosing a major based\non current trends may seem safe amidst the heavy flow of information,\nsuch decisions risk future complications, including choosing the wrong\nfield, losing academic motivation, and facing difficulties competing in\nthe professional world.<\/p>\n
Tati Mardiana, Head of the Data Science Study Programme at\nUniversitas Nusa Mandiri, stated that choosing a major must be based on\na mature understanding of industrial developments. \u201cChoosing a major is\nnot enough just because of trends or following others. What is more\nimportant is understanding the direction of industrial development and\naligning it with one\u2019s personal potential,\u201d she said in a release\nreceived on Monday.<\/p>\n
In the era of digital transformation, she noted that data-related\nskills are among the most sought-after competencies. \u201cThe ability to\nprocess and analyse data is a crucial skill required across various\nsectors, ranging from business to government.\u201d<\/p>\n
Advancements in technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and\nBig Data, are driving the increased demand for talent in the field of\nData Science. This discipline involves studying how to collect, process,\nand analyse data to generate insights that support decision-making\nacross various industries, including e-commerce, healthcare, finance,\nand the public sector.<\/p>\n
As a Digital Business Campus, UNM offers its Data Science Study\nProgramme through an adaptive learning approach via the Internship\nExperience Program (IEP) 3+1. Under this programme, students undergo\nthree years of campus-based learning followed by one year of direct\nindustry experience through internships, professional projects, or\ncollaborative research.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis approach ensures that graduates are not only theoretically\nexcellent but also possess practical experience relevant to the needs of\nthe working world,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, choosing a university major is not about following\ntrends, but about determining one\u2019s future direction. The right decision\nwill open wider and more sustainable career opportunities. For the\nyounger generation wishing to remain relevant in the digital era,\nchoosing majors based on data and technology is a strategic step.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/avoid-choosing-university-majors-based-on-fomo-opt-for-data-science-to-ensure-career-readiness-1780928438", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }