Not Yet Graduated but Already in Banking: UNM Student Succeeds Through IEP 3+1

Nusa Mandiri University (UNM) continues to demonstrate its commitment as a Digital Business Campus in producing work-ready graduates through its flagship Internship Experience Program (IEP) 3+1. This programme allows students to gain direct professional experience in the industrial sector before completing their studies.

One such success story is Tiara Putri Adhaini, an eighth-semester student in the Information Systems Study Programme, Faculty of Information Technology at UNM, who successfully completed an internship at Bank Mandiri Taspen, one of Indonesia’s leading national banking institutions. Through the IEP 3+1 Programme, Tiara interned for three months, from 11 February to 11 May 2026. The experience provided her with the opportunity to be directly involved in various corporate operational activities, ranging from customer data management to creating graphic design materials for the company’s social media needs.

Initially, Tiara applied for a Graphic Designer position, but during the programme, she was also entrusted with several administrative tasks requiring precision and data management skills. “During my internship, I gained many new experiences. I learned how to work professionally, manage data meticulously, and understand the work culture within a banking environment. Occasionally, I was also given the opportunity to create poster designs for the company’s social media needs,” said Tiara.

Tiara’s journey to securing the internship was not instant. She obtained information regarding the internship opportunity through the UNM student community and underwent a series of selection processes, including administration, CV and portfolio submission, and interviews with the company. According to her, her portfolio was a crucial factor in her success during the selection process. However, she noted that technical skills alone are insufficient without professional attitude and good work ethics.

“A portfolio is very important because it serves as evidence of our abilities. However, skill alone is not enough. A good attitude, a willingness to learn, and work ethics are also factors heavily considered by companies,” Tiara added.

Her internship experience has strengthened Tiara’s conviction that students must be brave enough to seize opportunities for growth and experience while still in university. “Do whatever makes you grow; the important thing is to have confidence first,” she said.

The Head of the Information Systems Study Programme at UNM, Sukmawati Anggraeni Putri, appreciated Tiara’s achievement, noting that she demonstrated the quality of UNM students in a professional work environment. “Tiara’s success in undergoing an internship at Bank Mandiri Taspen shows that Nusa Mandiri University students possess good adaptability to industry needs. Despite being assigned diverse tasks, from administration to graphic design, the student was able to demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, and a high spirit of learning. Such experience is vital in shaping graduates who are not only academically excellent but also possess the work readiness required by today’s industrial world,” she stated.

She added that the IEP 3+1 Programme is an effective strategy to bridge the academic world with industrial needs, ensuring students gain relevant experience before entering the workforce. The Head of the Nusa Mandiri Career Centre (NCC), Muhammad Faisal, emphasised that the IEP 3+1 Programme is a form of UNM’s commitment as a Digital Business Campus to providing structured work experience.

“The IEP 3+1 Programme is designed to provide structured work experience to students before they graduate. We do not only help students find internship placements, but also ensure they gain learning that is relevant to industry needs. Tiara’s success at Bank Mandiri Taspen is proof that synergy between the campus and the industrial world can produce talent ready to contribute from an early stage,” he explained in a release received on Tuesday (16/6/2026).

He further noted that the success of students in internship programmes across various partner companies serves as an indicator of the success of career development conducted by the NCC through competency training, career mentoring, and job recruitment preparation. As a Digital Business Campus, Nusa Mandiri University continues to expand collaborations with various national and multinational companies to provide more applicative learning experiences. Through the IEP 3+1 Programme, students gain not only classroom knowledge but also professional experience that serves as essential preparation for an increasingly competitive working world.