The Faculty of Information Technology (FTI) at Universitas Nusa\nMandiri (UNM) continues to introduce innovations in its academic system.\nNow, students in the UNM Master\u2019s in Informatics programme can choose\nnot only the conventional thesis route but also the Recognition of\nScientific Publications and Technology Innovations (RPKIIT) scheme as an\nalternative for their final assignment.<\/p>\n
This programme opens two main pathways for completing studies:\nthrough publishing reputable scientific journals and developing\ntechnological innovations or prototypes. This scheme encourages students\nto produce works that are not only academic but also have a real impact\non society and industry.<\/p>\n
The Head of the UNM Master\u2019s in Informatics Programme, Prof Dr Agus\nSubekti, explained that this policy is part of a transformation in\nresearch- and innovation-based learning.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe encourage students not only to compile a thesis but also to\nproduce reputable scientific publications and technological innovations\nthat provide real contributions. This is added value in facing global\ncompetition,\u201d he stated, quoted on Tuesday (21\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
In its implementation, UNM, as a Digital Business Campus, establishes\na measurable assessment scheme. Students who successfully publish\narticles in international journals indexed at least in Scopus Q3 can\nobtain a minimum grade of A-. Meanwhile, publications in Q2 and Q1\njournals can be converted to an A grade.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot only that, in the technology innovation pathway, students who\nproduce prototype-based works or applied solutions have the opportunity\nto gain recognition through patents. Full patents are converted to an\nequivalent A grade, while simple patents equate to A-,\u201d he\nclarified.<\/p>\n
According to him, all submitted works must be relevant to the field\nof study, involve supervising lecturers, and include UNM affiliation.\nThis is part of efforts to strengthen the research and publication\nculture within the campus environment.<\/p>\n
Through the RPKIIT programme, Prof Agus stated that UNM, as a Digital\nBusiness Campus, reaffirms its commitment to producing master\u2019s\ngraduates who are not only academically excellent but also innovative,\nadaptive, and ready to meet the needs of the digital industry.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith this scheme, students are expected to produce globally\ncompetitive works while contributing to the development of knowledge and\naccelerating digital transformation in Indonesia,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/no-thesis-required-unm-informatics-masters-graduates-can-complete-studies-via-publications-and-innovations-1776750694", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }