UI to open new master's program

UI to open new master's program

JAKARTA: Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah and University of Indonesia (UI) rector Usman Chatib Warsa signed an agreement on Tuesday to develop a new master's program in social welfare management.

Bachtiar said the program aimed to enhance professionalism and competence in social work.

Usman said the new master's included discussion forums on social policies and research.

"I hope an internship program for UI students at the social affairs ministry will follow," he said.

The ministry also has agreements with foreign universities, such as Australia's La Trobe University and the Malaysian University of Technology. -- Antara