UNM Faculty of Economics and Business Cultivates Industry-Ready Talent with Internship Program
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM) in Indonesia integrates academic education with real-world work experience through its "Internship Experience Program (IEP) 3+1".
- The program allows students to complete three years of study followed by one year of professional internship, preparing them for the digital business industry.
- FEB UNM aims to produce graduates with strong hard and soft skills, ready to contribute to industry or start their own businesses.
Universitas Nusa Mandiri (UNM) is equipping its students with practical experience to navigate the competitive digital job market through its innovative "Internship Experience Program (IEP) 3+1."
In today's digital transformation era, employers increasingly seek talent with professional experience and adaptability, not just high academic scores. UNM's Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) is committed to this by integrating academic learning with hands-on professional experience. The IEP 3+1 model dedicates three years to campus study and a final year to a professional internship at partner companies or institutions.
This program allows students to gain crucial real-world experience before graduation. They learn to solve practical problems, work in teams, develop professional communication skills, understand workplace culture, and build valuable industry networks. This approach ensures graduates are not only academically prepared but also professionally seasoned.
Dr. Ida Zuniarti, Dean of FEB UNM, emphasized the industry's need for graduates who can provide solutions. "Through the Internship Experience Program (IEP) 3+1), students gain professional experience that serves as important capital when entering the workforce," she stated. FEB UNM focuses on developing adaptive and innovative talent with digital business competencies, ready to make tangible contributions.
The curriculum balances hard and soft skills, fostering strong competitiveness in the rapidly changing business world. Through continuous collaboration with industry partners, UNM ensures its students receive relevant learning experiences. Graduates leave not just with a diploma, but also with a portfolio, professional experience, and the confidence to succeed in the digital era, whether as employees or entrepreneurs.
Through the Internship Experience Program (IEP) 3+1), students gain professional experience that serves as important capital when entering the workforce.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.