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Informatics Graduates Sought After by the Digital Industry: This is the Profile of Competencies in Demand

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Informatics Graduates Sought After by the Digital Industry: This is the Profile of Competencies in Demand
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In the midst of rapid digital transformation, the demand for talent in information technology continues to rise. Graduates of the Informatics Study Programme have become one of the most sought-after profiles by industry, from technology companies and banking to digital startups.

Technological developments such as artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, and cybersecurity require companies to have professional personnel who not only understand theory but are also capable of developing innovative and applicable technological solutions. The profile of current Informatics graduates is required to have a combination of technical skills, analytical abilities, and adaptability to rapid technological changes.

Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM), as a Digital Business Campus, offers a Bachelor’s (S1) Informatics Study Programme that has been accredited Excellent, as recognition of the quality of education, curriculum, and learning system that is relevant to industry needs.

UNM’s Informatics Study Programme is designed to produce graduates with a strong mastery of informatics theoretical concepts as well as practical skills in technology development. Students are equipped with various competencies such as programming, software development, data processing and analysis, to the utilisation of artificial intelligence to support digital transformation in various business sectors.

In addition to technical skills, students are also trained to have communication skills, teamwork, and systematic problem-solving so they can collaborate on large-scale technology projects.

The Head of UNM’s Informatics Study Programme, Arfhan Prasetyo, explained that the profile of current Informatics graduates must be able to become technology innovators ready to meet the needs of the digital industry.

“Informatics graduates are not only required to understand technology, but also to create innovative solutions that have an impact on the business world and society. At UNM, we ensure students receive balanced learning between theory, practice, and the development of analytical skills,” he said in a press release on Friday (20/3/2026).

He added that with Excellent accreditation status, UNM’s Informatics Study Programme continues to commit to maintaining educational quality and strengthening collaboration with the industry.

“Excellent accreditation is proof that UNM’s Informatics Study Programme has high and relevant educational standards to industry needs. We want to produce graduates who are ready to pursue careers as software developers, data analysts, AI engineers, or other technology professions that are very much needed today,” he said.

With an adaptive curriculum, laboratory facility support, and strengthening of future technology competencies, UNM’s Informatics Study Programme continues to strive to produce competent, innovative graduates ready to contribute to driving digital transformation in Indonesia.

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