The Master of Management (MM) Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), conducted a “Curriculum Development Workshop for the Master of Management Study Program” on September 27–28, 2024, at Bandungan.
The event featured two keynote speakers: Mirwan Surya Perdhana, S.E., M.M., Ph.D., Head of the MM Program at Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), and Prof. Dr. sc. Agr. Ir. Adi Ratriyanto, S.Pt., M.P., IPU., ASEAN Eng., a member of the drafting team for UNS Rector’s Regulations based on Permendikbudristek No. 53 of 2023. The workshop, attended by MM Program lecturers, was moderated by Wahyu Trinarningsih, S.E., M.M., M.A.
Dr. Retno Tanding Suryandari, S.E., M.E., Ph.D., who oversaw the event, emphasized that the MM Study Program must address a new regulation regarding curriculum adjustments, as stipulated in Permendikbudristek No. 53 of 2023, which is set to be implemented in 2025.
She noted that although the university has not yet issued derivative regulations based on the Ministry’s policy, the program invited the Head of the MM Program at UNDIP, as UNDIP has already implemented the regulation. Additionally, the event included Prof. Adi Ratriyanto, a team member responsible for drafting the university’s regulation aligned with the Ministry’s directive.
“The key issue is the increased credit requirements for the MM Program. Currently set at 36 credits, the new standard mandates a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 72 credits. One aspect highlighted is that mandatory dissemination of research publications will no longer be required. However, discussions at the university level suggest that UNS may still impose this requirement under specific conditions. With these additional credit requirements, discussions like this are essential,” she explained.
She further expressed hope that the discussions during the workshop would serve as a valuable resource as the MM Study Program prepares for reaccreditation, with its current accreditation expiring in November 2025. Dr. Retno added that initial data collection for the reaccreditation process has already begun and will be further managed by the newly appointed Head of the MM Program, Dr. Lilik Wahyudi, S.E., M.Si.
During the workshop, Prof. Adi Ratriyanto presented material on “Policy Directions for the Rector’s Regulation Draft for Master’s and Doctoral Programs,” while Mirwan Surya Perdhana, S.E., M.M., Ph.D., shared insights on the implementation of Permendikbudristek No. 53 of 2023 at UNDIP.
Participants were given the opportunity to engage in discussions with the speakers, exploring various aspects of the policy. In the evening, the event continued with a detailed discussion on the MM Study Program curriculum, led by Dr. Lilik Wahyudi, S.E., M.Si., the newly appointed Head of the MM Study Program for the 2024–2029 period.





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The event, attended by both alumni and students of PDIE, featured three distinguished speakers: Dr. Erna Setiany, M.Si, Ak., Vice Rector of Universitas Mercu Buana; Dr. Anto Prabowo, MBA., Senior Advisor to the Financial Services Authority (OJK); and Dr. Rochmat Aldy Purnomo, M.Si., from Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo.
In her opening speech, Prof. Dr. Rahmawati, M.Si., Ak., Interim Head of the PDIE Program, explained that this event is part of an annual routine aimed at strengthening connections between alumni and current students.
Prof. Rahmawati also highlighted the crucial role of PDIE alumni in supporting the program’s accreditation process. With over 155 alumni already recorded, their participation is essential in upcoming activities. PDIE is set for re-accreditation in 2026 using the Lamemba instrument.
Additionally, Prof. Rahmawati shared feedback from an assessor in 2022, suggesting the separation of the PDIE program into three distinct doctoral programs: PDIE for Development Economics, Doctoral Program in Accounting (PDIA), and Doctoral Program in Management (PDIM). “This would make sense because alignment is essential. Development Economics should stay under PDIE, while Management and Accounting should each have their own proposals,” she explained.
Regarding the typical study duration, Prof. Rahmawati noted that students usually complete their studies in an average of 4.2 years, with the ideal time frame being between 3 to 4 years. If students receive a scholarship for a 3-year program, it can be extended for an additional year.
“From the beginning, as the first cohort of PDIE alumni, we’ve hoped to see the program’s quality continuously improve. We urge the program administrators not to tolerate any decline in quality. We are ready to help maintain and enhance the PDIE program so that it can stand alongside other advanced doctoral programs from leading universities,” he stated.




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