Career Stagnant? UNM's Master's Programme Becomes a Path to Level Up Professionally in the AI Era
JAKARTA - Amid an increasingly competitive job market and the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, many professionals are beginning to realise that work experience and a bachelor’s degree alone are no longer sufficient to reach strategic positions. In response, Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM), a Digital Business Campus, is offering a postgraduate programme designed to help professionals enhance their competencies whilst accelerating their career progression.
Career stagnation has become a challenge for many workers. Companies are no longer merely seeking candidates with long experience, but individuals with strategic thinking, leadership and problem-solving abilities who can adapt to digital transformation unfolding at great speed.
For that reason, pursuing a master’s degree is now not merely about obtaining an academic title, but a long-term investment to improve competitiveness in the workplace.
UNM’s postgraduate programme is designed for workers, entrepreneurs and fresh graduates who wish to build their competencies without having to set aside their professional activities. The curriculum is industry-oriented, combining theory with real case studies, and is supported by lecturers who are academics and practitioners experienced in technology and digital business.
Wawan Kurniawan, Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Universitas Nusa Mandiri, said industry needs have changed significantly. The world of work requires talent that not only possesses technical competence but is also capable of leading digital transformation.
“Today companies are looking for individuals who can deliver solutions, lead change and understand technological developments. Through the Universitas Nusa Mandiri Postgraduate Programme, we want to help professionals build their capacity so they can move up a class in their careers. This is our commitment as a Digital Business Campus to producing excellent human resources ready to face the challenges of future industries,” Wawan said in a press release received on Friday (10/7/2026).
He added that the learning ecosystem at UNM also offers added value in the form of opportunities to build professional networking across fields, which can open doors to collaboration, innovation and new business development.
“Continuing to a master’s degree is no longer just about obtaining a title, but about broadening horizons, strengthening networks and increasing one’s competitive value in the world of work. We want ever more Indonesian professionals to dare to invest in their own quality so they can become leaders in the digital era,” Wawan said.
As a Digital Business Campus, UNM continues to deliver education that adapts to technological developments, with flexible, research-based learning aligned with industry needs. Through its various flagship programmes, UNM is committed to producing graduates who are innovative, adaptive and globally competitive.
“For members of the public who wish to advance their careers, broaden their competencies and become part of Indonesia’s digital transformation, registration for the Universitas Nusa Mandiri Postgraduate Programme remains open,” he said. Full information is available at https://pmb.nusamandiri.ac.id.