UIN Jakarta partners with Unair to modernise curriculum for high-calibre human resources

Operational synergy and discipline are crucial for elevating educational programmes, as demonstrated by full participation from all academic stakeholders. Jakarta - The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta has partnered with Universitas Airlangga (Unair) to refine international-standard curriculum and institutional management, aiming to strengthen higher education quality and produce high-calibre human resources. This commitment was aligned through a recent Academic and Institutional Strengthening Consultation event. “Operational synergy and discipline are crucial for elevating educational programmes, as demonstrated by full participation from all academic stakeholders,” said FEB UIN Jakarta Dean Prof Dr Ibnu Qizam in a statement on Monday in Jakarta. To dissect the tactical strategies for quality improvement, the university built cross-institutional synergy by inviting Unair FEB’s First Deputy Dean for Academic, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs, Prof Dr Tika Widiastuti. Widiastuti emphasised the importance of developing a robust curriculum, strengthening research, producing internationally impactful publications, and enhancing faculty capacity through global partnerships and international accreditations such as the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). She stated that internationalisation is not merely a formality but a fundamental necessity to ensure graduates are highly competitive, adaptable, and capable of addressing real societal and industry needs. “Academic development is not merely administrative routine but a sustained commitment to creating a high-quality learning ecosystem. The faculty must focus on value creation, global recognition for academics, and ensuring taught curricula meet real industry and societal needs,” Widiastuti said. Through this intensive forum, FEB UIN Jakarta leadership tactically formulated quality instruments, mapped potential new study programmes, and developed accountable operational governance strategies. This close collaboration is expected to accelerate the implementation of the university’s strategic programmes in producing competitive youth, while reinforcing its position as a leading and internationally reputable centre for Islamic economics and business education in Indonesia.