The Signing of the Cooperation Agreement “Pojok Kemenkeu” at FEB Undip.

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Universitas Diponegoro (Undip) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Finance of Central Java (Kemenkeu Jateng) in the context of establishing a “Pojok Kemenkeu” room on the FEB Undip campus. The signing of this cooperation was conducted in the Sidang Senat room, Dekanat building of the FEB Undip campus on July 7, 2023. The signing of the cooperation agreement was conducted by the Dean of FEB Undip, Prof. Suharnomo and the Head of the Regional Office of the Directorate General of Treasury (DJPb) of the Ministry of Finance of Central Java, Muhdi, Ph.D. The Dean of FEB Undip welcomed this collaboration as a concrete step in improving the quality of education at FEB Undip. Meanwhile, Muhdi, Ph.D. hopes that “The existence of the Ministry of Finance Corner can provide a deeper insight into the latest policies. What is done by the Ministry of Finance can also motivate students to cultivate reading and writing.” The cooperation in the development of the “Pojok Kemenkeu” aims to provide online access to the latest quality literature for the academic world and efforts to improve students’ understanding of issues in the fields of economics and finance. With the signing of this cooperation agreement, FEB Undip and the Ministry of Finance of Central Java showed their commitment in advancing education, especially in the field of economics and as a forum for community, especially in the campus environment in the context of developing the tri dharma of higher education. The “Pojok Kemenkeu” room is expected to be completed in this August and will be located on the ground floor of B building of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro.

The signing of Cooperation Agreement between FEB Undip and RSM Indonesia Drives MBKM Implementation

Semarang, July 6, 2023 – The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Universitas Diponegoro (Undip) has established a partnership agreement regarding the implementation of the Magang Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) program. This agreement involves collaboration between FEB Undip and RSM Indonesia, a leading public accounting and consulting firm in Indonesia that provides auditing, taxation, and consulting services. This cooperation agreement aligns with the MBKM program, which provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience and direct insights into Audit and Corporate Management through Internship programs, Bumdes Mentoring, Alumni Recruitment, and Training activities organized by RSM Indonesia. The Cooperation Agreement between FEB Undip and RSM Indonesia was signed by the Dean of FEB Undip, Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, and witnessed directly by Prof. Dr. Yos Johan Utama, the Rector of Universitas Diponegoro, and Endang Pramuwati, Partner for Audit Practice at RSM Indonesia’s Surabaya branch. The cooperation agreement between FEB Undip and RSM is tangible evidence of implementing the Magang Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Merdeka program. Hopefully, this collaboration will improve educational quality and students’ careers and encourage the university to continuously involve students in relevant real-world learning experiences while fostering their independence, creativity, and leadership.

Halal Literacy Festival 2023 at FEB Undip to Enhance Shariah Economic Literacy

The Halal Literacy Festival 2023 in Central Java, an event themed “Building Synergy and Collaboration for the Enhancement of Shariah Economic and Financial Literacy in Central Java”, is held at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Universitas Diponegoro (Undip). The festival, organized through collaboration between Universitas Diponegoro, Bank Indonesia (BI), Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI), and Jawa Post, aims to provide education related to Shariah economics, particularly the implementation of a halal lifestyle from the perspectives of consumers and providers, including the importance of halal certification to enhance competitiveness in the global market. The event was held at the Hall of KWU Building, FEB Undip, Semarang on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023. The event was attended by 350 participants consisting of students and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and it was opened by Yudi Wibowo, an Advisor to the Mayor in the field of Financial and Development Economics, who represented the Mayor of Semarang, Hevearita Gunaryanti Rahayu. Prof. Suharnomo, Dean of FEB Undip Semarang, expressed his appreciation for the Central Java Halal Literacy Festival 2023. He said that this event plays an important role in enhancing Shariah economic literacy and needs to be conducted collaboratively, involving academia, businesses, and the government. This aims to ensure that the information can be comprehensively and holistically obtained. “Sharing Session” Shoimatul Fitria, S.E., M.M., a lecturer in the Management Study Program at FEB Undip, was the moderator for the event. The speakers included Irfan Sukarna from the representative of Bank Indonesia, H.E.A Chuzaemi Abidin, S.H., M.M. as the Secretary of BPJH, Yodi Izharivan representing Bank Syariah Indonesia, and Akhmad Syakir Kurnia, Ph.D. as a lecturer in the Economics Study Program at FEB Undip. In his presentation, Akhmad Syakir Kurnia, Ph.D., explained the immense potential of Indonesia in the halal industry. However, our low competitiveness remains a major issue. It is important to accelerate the improvement of Shariah economic literacy and strengthen the ecosystem of Shariah economics and halal products through mandatory halal certification programs, which will ultimately impact the implementation of a halal lifestyle in society. The sharing session was ended by a Question & Answer session with the participants regarding regulations, Shariah finance, MSMEs, and other related topics. This event is expected to strengthening awareness of Shariah economic literacy and encouraging economic growth based on Islamic values.

UIN Malang’s Visit to FEB Undip for Benchmarking FIBAA International Accreditation

Semarang, June 19, 2023 – The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro (FEB Undip) was visited by Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang for benchmarking on FIBAA International Accreditation (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation). The team from UIN Malang, consisting of lecturers and staff, was warmly welcomed by the Management Department Team of FEB Undip. During the visit, they had the opportunity to see the accreditation process, learning curriculum, international cooperation and academic quality applied at FEB Undip. The FIBAA international accreditation program is a goal for both institutions in improving the quality of education and strengthening their international reputation. Through this comparative study, FEB Undip and UIN Malang hope to inspire each other and improve best practices in curriculum development, management of facilities and infrastructure, and improvement of lecturer competence. Prof. Dr. Harjum Muharam, S.E., M.E. as the Head of Management FEB Undip expressed his excitement over the visit. He hopes that the collaboration between the two institutions can bring positive benefits in an effort to improve the quality of education in Indonesia. “Through this comparative study, we hope to gain a further understanding of international standards in accreditation. We are also ready to share our experience and knowledge with UIN Malang,” said Prof. Harjum Muharam. This comparative study is a positive step in establishing cooperation between FEB Undip and UIN Malang in an effort to improve the quality of education in Indonesia. Hopefully, this visit can be the beginning of a wider and sustainable collaboration between the two institutions in facing the challenges of the globalization era.

Digital Business Study Program! FEB Undip Opens a New Study Program which is Ready to Answer the Challenges of the Digital Era

Semarang, June 14, 2023 – Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Diponegoro (FEB Undip) is pleased to announce the opening of the Digital Business study program in response to technological advances which are changing the way people work, shop, communicate, and learn. FEB Undip’s Digital Business study program prepares students with a curriculum that suits the demands of modern industries, such as e-commerce, big data analytics, and information risk management. Internship opportunities at leading companies are also provided to enrich students’ practical experience. Graduates of this program are expected to have the skills needed by global companies in digital business, such as human resource management, digital marketing, and project management. In a rapidly growing industry, graduates have great job prospects. FEB Undip provides complete facilities and infrastructure, including an entrepreneurship laboratory with a business incubator, Bloomberg laboratory, computer laboratory, and an innovative library to support student learning. Dean of FEB Undip, Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, stated that this study program supports the digital industry’s progress in Indonesia and benefits students and society. This study program is expected to produce reliable graduates to face the rapid digital era. Let’s be part of the FEB Undip Digital Business study program and be ready for the change. Register yourself: Ujian Mandiri Undip (UM S1) deadline: June 25, 2023.

M Rifqy Roosdhani became the 340th Doctor of Economics Program graduate at FEB Undip.

Semarang, June 12th, 2023. The Doctor of Economics Program at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro (PDIE FEB UNDIP) conducted a doctoral promotion examination on behalf of M Rifqy Roosdhani with the theme “Building Marketing Performance with the Quality of Referral Marketing Communication in Social Commerce.” Promovendus, in his dissertation, focuses on developing a new conceptual model that explains how to improve marketing performance using relevant theories, namely, the Service-Dominant Logic theory and communication theory used to explain and solve identified problems. In addressing the research gap, this study proposes a new conceptual model with a mediating variable called Referral Marketing Communication Quality. This conceptual model can explain the influence of Social Commerce Capability on marketing performance. This study involved 240 food and beverage MSME businesses in Surakarta (Solo), Semarang City, Semarang Regency, Kudus Regency, and Jepara Regency using the SPSS program and the AMOS version 24 structural equation model in the data analysis process to test the hypotheses in this study. The results of the hypotheses proposed in this study show the importance of variables such as Social Commerce Capability, Referral Marketing Communication Quality, Market Penetration, and Brand Exposure in driving marketing performance. The Referral Marketing Communication Quality variable proposed in this study is convincingly proven as a mediating variable that plays an important role in filling the research gap by clarifying the relationship between Social Commerce Capability and marketing performance. This research model is based on relevant marketing concepts and can contribute theoretically and managerially.     The Examination Committee consists of Prof. Anis Chariri, S.E., M.Com., Ph.D., Ak, CA, CfrA (Chairman of the Examination), Prof. Dr. Dra. Naili Farida, M.Si. (Secretary of the Examination, Supervisor), Prof. Dr. Suliyanto, SE., M.M. (External Examiner), I Made Sukresna, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D. (Examiner), Dr. Harry Soesanto, M.Kes. (Examiner) and Dr. Farida Indriani, S.E., M.M. (examiner, Co- Supervisor). The examination session lasted for two hours, and in the end, the promovendus passed the examination and was declared entitled to hold a Doctoral degree by the Committee. Hopefully, this research can make a meaningful contribution to improving the quality of marketing in social commerce and encourage business innovation and growth in an increasingly digitally connected era.

Socialization of the Accountant Profession and Update on Financial Accounting Standards

On Thursday, the 23rd of February 2023, the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro (FEB UNDIP), in collaboration with Pusat Pembinaan Profesi Keuangan (PPPK) and Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia (IAI), held a Socialization of the Accountant Profession and Update on Financial Accounting Standards (SAK). This event was conducted hybrid in the Hall Room of Building C FEB UNDIP. It was attended by 170 offline participants and 237 online participants from students, lecturers, and IAI members. This event was moderated by Puji Harto, S.E., M.Si., Akt., Ph.D. (Secretary of the Master of Accounting Study Program at FEB Undip). The speakers are Arie Yuliarti (PPPK Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Elisabeth Imelda (Member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board), and Dr. Dwi Ratmono, SE., M.Si., Akt. (Head of the Accountant Professional Education Study Program at FEB Undip). Dr. Warsito Kawedar, S.E., M.Si., Akt., as the Vice Dean for Resources of FEB UNDIP, delivered an opening speech, and after that, the event was continued with a photo session and souvenir handover. The talk show started with the first material by Arie Yuliarti, discussing the Introduction of PPPK and the Financial Profession. In the materials, she mentions the scope of work of the accounting profession in Indonesia, which is still very much needed and has great opportunities for today’s young generation. The event continued with the second speaker, Elisabeth Imelda, who focused on the latest Financial Accounting Standards (SAK) updates. She provided new information about SAK and explained the 4 (four) pillars of SAK in Indonesia. The last material was delivered by Dr. Dwi Ratmono, SE, M.Si, Akt. as a speaker from FEB UNDIP. The event continued with the participants’ question and answer session, both online and offline. The event ended with a group photo session with the speakers, lecturers, and participants.

Managing Fuel Subsidies in Net Importer Countries

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University (FEB Undip), in collaboration with Pipamas Energy, held a seminar titled Pipamas Energy Talk “Managing Fuel Subsidies in Net Importer Countries.” This seminar was held in order to provide information about energy management and answer related facts and myths about energy in Indonesia. The event was hosted by moderator Putri Ayuningtyas and attended by several speakers, namely Tito Rivanto Marsono (Pertamina Sales Area Manager Retail Semarang), Saleh Abdurrahman (Member of the BPH Migas Committee), and Prof. Dr. F.X. Sugiyanto, M.S. (Professor of Economics, FEB UNDIP). “Yesterday’s increase in fuel subsidies was indeed high and became a concern for many people, but if we read the data, it turns out that most rich people are enjoying the subsidies. This makes the theme of the talk show exciting this time, and I hope the knowledge gained will be useful, said Firmansyah, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., as Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs in a welcoming speech before the main talk show event. The talk show program began with a presentation of material by Saleh Abdurrahman, a member of the BPH Migas Committee. “One of the myths in society is that Indonesia is rich in oil. Indonesia’s oil and gas reserves can only last for the next ten years.” He touched on many myths and facts regarding oil and gas and regulations related to fuel subsidies in Indonesia. The second material was delivered by Tito Rivanto Marsono, who focused on discussing the fuel subsidy program at the operational level and the development of one fuel price for all regions in Indonesia. “There are already many regulations governing subsidized fuel, both for certain fuels, special assignment fuel types. By the mandate in BPH Migas regulation No. 6 of 2013, we (Pertamina) are asked to distribute fuel in a precise, volume, and timely manner, as well as system reform in real-time fuel distribution.” The last speaker, Prof. Dr. F.X. Sugiyanto MS, one of the FEB UNDIP Professors of Economics, revealed that “Subsidy reallocation is much more important, where it is not only a matter of accuracy in distributing fuel subsidies. The government should reduce one type of subsidy and increase another type.” The event continued with a question-and-answer session and games by participants who attended online and offline. The event ended with a group photo session with the speakers, lecturers, and the participants.

Competence-based Training & Public Speaking Certification by The Professional Certification National Board for Administration Staff of FEB Undip

The faculty of economics and business, Diponegoro University (FEB Undip) held a BNSP-certified public speaking training for administration staff (Tendik). Public speaking skills and communication techniques are helpful for FEB Undip staff. Public speaking and communication techniques are beneficial in conveying information to the academic community to increase competence, build effective communication, and foster self-confidence. The public speaking training is held from Thursday, 9 to 11 February 2023, at the KWU building, 1st floor. The public speaking training will be held for three days with a different agenda each day. The Training agenda on the first day is about public speaking material by trainer Dutasukses, followed by pre-assessment activities on the second day by the assessor team. On the last day, the assessor team carried out a competency test for all participants in the training activities. Gratefully, all participants were successfully recommended as competent by the assessor. This training shows that FEB Undip continues to be committed to improving the competence of administration staff in their field. Academic/non-academic career development and professional certification for administrative staff are carried out in accordance with the vision, mission, and objectives of FEB Undip so that faculty leaders encourage certification activities for administrative staff within FEB Undip.

MSME Expo and Art Parade Enliven the 63rd Anniversary of FEB UNDIP

To enliven its 63rd Anniversary, the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Universitas Diponegoro held a grand event namely the MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Expo and Art Parade which were held within the Faculty of Economics and Business Campus. This grand event is a series of many FEB UNDIP Anniversary events starting from the Khotmil Qur’an on February 24th, 2023 to the Expo and Art Parade on March 14th, 2023. This event was opened by the Dean of FEB Undip, Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si., with the symbol of ribbon cutting and hot air balloons release. The event concept provided by the Faculty of Economics and Business was like a people’s party. The MSME Expo activities were enlivened with art performances and fishing competitions. In addition, food coupons and door prizes were distributed to 1,000 people for free. The MSME Expo was filled with various groups of stands, including: culinary, beauty products, convection, handicrafts, several BUMN product stands, and so on. The MSME Expo is expected to foster students’ interest in being active in innovation and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, in the middle of the event, it was filled with door prizes and grand prizes in the form of 4 bicycles and 1 door refrigerator for all participants who won the lottery. This FEB Anniversary event has the theme “Think Big in Tech, We Do”. It is the spirit of the Faculty to stay up to date with the era developments, especially in the field of technology and information, which is a challenge that must be faced. Therefore, FEB UNDIP is committed to answering this challenge by establishing a new study program, Digital Business, that will be established in the 2023/2024 academic year.     Hopefully, by holding the 63rd FEB UNDIP Anniversary event, the Faculty become more reliable in carrying out the vision and mission to create the next generations who are highly competent and highly competitive in Indonesia and globally.