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Cyber University Integrates Business and IT to Produce Job-Ready Graduates

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cyber University integrates management and information technology to produce graduates ready for the digital job market.
  • The university's approach focuses on business technology and optimization, with two students already securing jobs before graduation.
  • A key feature is the Company Learning Program (CLP) 3+1, allowing students to complete their degree in three years and intern for one.

Cyber University in Indonesia is adapting its higher education programs to meet the demands of the digital industry. The institution emphasizes the integration of management and information technology to cultivate business and IT talent prepared for competitive roles in the modern workforce.

The mastery of information technology in today's business world is no longer an option, but a necessity. Companies need talent that can understand business processes and optimize them through technology.

โ€” Dr Anang MartoyoHead of Career Center at Cyber University, explaining the importance of IT skills in modern business.

Dr. Anang Martoyo, head of Cyber University's Career Center, highlighted the critical need for information technology skills in contemporary business. He stated that companies require professionals who can bridge business processes with technology to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. "The mastery of information technology in today's business world is no longer an option, but a necessity," Dr. Anang explained, noting that businesses prioritize talent capable of understanding and optimizing business processes through technology.

The university's curriculum moves beyond traditional management theory, equipping students with skills relevant to the digital landscape. This includes business technology, digital market analysis, ERP system implementation, and sustainability design. This industry-aligned approach has already yielded results, with two digital business students securing full-time positions before completing their sixth semester.

Modern corporations, startups, and multinational companies are prioritizing talent with the ability to automate business processes. Such competencies are highly sought after in today's job market.

โ€” Dr Anang MartoyoHighlighting the demand for automation skills among graduates.

Aditya Putra Anamta was hired by PT Ranuna Official, a natural and health product company, while Kimi Nuno Marcello Baluk joined PT Hi-Tech Smart Solutions, a billing service provider. Dr. Anang attributed these successes to the high relevance of the taught competencies and the effectiveness of the Company Learning Program (CLP) 3+1. This program allows students to finish their studies in three years and dedicate the final year to an internship, facilitating a smooth transition into the job market.

The focus of business technology and management knowledge is essentially the integration of business management with supply chain optimization, digital market analysis, ERP system implementation, and industrial sustainability.

โ€” Dr Anang MartoyoDescribing the core components of Cyber University's curriculum.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.