Caring for the Coastal Environment, BEM FEB Holds ECOCARE 2022: Proof that Economic Student Love the Earth

Semarang, 18 September 2022 – ECOCARE 2022 activities from the Social, Community, and Environment (Somaliah) Student Executive Board of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University (BEM FEB Undip) are running with great enthusiasm. Unlike the previous year, Ecocare 2022 collaborates with various sponsors and is open to all FEB students who pass the selection. This event has two main agendas. The first agenda is the planting of 1,000 mangrove seedlings, while the second agenda is cleaning the beach. This activity is located at Mangunharjo Beach, Semarang, Central Java. In its progress, this activity also collaborates with the local community. The hope for this program was conveyed by Dito Febrian, the chief executive of Ecocare 2022, in his remarks at the beginning of the event. “Hopefully our small steps this morning can reduce erosion from the beach (Mangunharjo Beach),” said Dito. (LD)

Professor of Economics Undip Held a Joint Discussion Regarding the Rationalization of Fuel Increase

Semarang, 09 September 2022 – The Student Executive Board (BEM) of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) diponegoro University (Undip) held a ‘Kuy!’ Discussion event. This discussion about the increase in fuel prices seeks validation by rationalizing the increase in fuel in reality. This event was held at DOME Feb Undip guided by Prof. Dr. FX. Sugiyanto, M.S., as the speaker. The discussion was moderated by Gusti Ibrahim, Coordinator for Movement and Social Dynamics (PDS) bem FEB Undip. The speaker, who is also a Professor of Economics Undip, reported that the increase in fuel prices was mainly due to inflation which made the state budget also change. One of the largest government funds turned out not to come from the salaries of employees, but from the determination of the budget for the pensions of its employees. The pension fund provided by the government is around RP2500 trillion every year, so in this case the pension fund is replaced with an insurance fund in old age. In his explanation, the speaker said that if fuel is not increased, there are several things that happen. The first is unfair, because the one who enjoys the most subsidies is precisely the group that should not need subsidies for their fuel needs. The second is that the government’s count, subsidies, and compensation will reach IDR 653 trillion (assuming the needs do not decrease). Third, international oil prices will remain high even though they are currently declining slightly. Fourth, the state budget deficit will further swell above 3% of GDP, which is not only not in accordance with the law, but can threaten fiscal sustainability. Finally, there is no guarantee that inflation will decrease even if fuel prices are not increased and sixth, it will threaten other subsidies, for example on health, pensions, and so on. Thus, the government and Pertamina need to be more transparent in calculating economic prices. The government needs to better explain to the public how to give and the amount of giving and to whoever is given subsidies, then it should always improve the data on subsidy recipients and the subsidy system, and implement fuel-efficient behaviors by the community and entrepreneurs should not take an opportunity. (MF)

Bank BRI Again Implements Batch 2 of Desa Brilian to Build a Superior and Collaborative Village Economy

BRI, together with the Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University, and the Undip KKIB Business Incubator, have again implemented Desa Brilian 2022 Program Batch ke 2 on Monday 25 July 2022 virtually. This year’s implementation of Desa Brilian Bank BRI has been implemented twice where each batch of implementation is followed by 350 villages throughout Indonesia.  So far the program “Desa BRILIAN” have been participated in by 1,532 villages’ active initiatives and is committed to progressing through existing programs. Program Desa Brilian is one of the village empowerment programs initiated by Bank BRI as a form of BRI’s commitment in developing villages because of the importance of the equitable distribution of human resources development. According to the Building Village Index (IDM) year 2021, from a total of 73.814 Villages in Indonesia, only about 30% of villages are in the advanced and independent category so they need support from various parties including State-owned Enterprise (BUMN) that also include BRI and also academics, in this case, the University. According to Dani Wildan, Head of Social Division and Entrepreneurship & Incubation Bank BRI “As a bank that focuses on SMEs, Bank BRI does not only carry out the Financial Intermediary function but also active in initiating empowerment activities for both community individuals and village institutions. Program Desa BRILIAN is a village incubation program that aims to produce role models in village development, through the implementation of superior village leadership practices and the spirit of collaboration to optimize the potential of the village based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Villages that are members of the program “Desa BRILIAN” is expected to be a source of inspiration for village progress that can be replicated to other villages ” For that reasons, Dani explains more about the program of Desa Brilian urge Village Apparatus (especially Village Head), Bumdes organizer (especially Director of BUMDes), Village Consultative Body, Village Business Actors, and Activist of Leading Products in Rural Areas (Prukades) to increase their capacity in Empowerment and Desa Brilian activities.  Desa BRIlian  itself focuses on developing 4 important aspects in the village, namely: BUMDES as the wheel of the village economy; Digitalization, implementation of digital products and activities in the village, Sustainability, resilience, and sustainable in developing villages; Innovation, creative in creating village innovation. Diponegoro University as an educational institution that implements the tri-dharma seat of learning one of which is community service. In his speech, Prof Suharnomo, SE, MSi, said that Village Progress is not only seen from the factor of mastering technology but how can each collaborate in carrying out its functions and roles in developing the village. Desa Brilian becomes one of the Gates in building the Village. The Ministry of Villages of the Republic of Indonesia PDTT also strongly supports the implementation of Desa Brilian as stated by Ir. Harlina Sulistyorini, M.Si, Director General of Village Economic Development and Investment, Disadvantaged Areas and Transmigration that “Villages must be empowered in carrying out their authority, focus on solving problems that hinder the achievement of village independence so that there is an acceleration of improving the welfare of the village community, Program Desa Brilian from Bank BRI really helps the government, in Excellent and Collaborative Village Development in Improving the Village Economy in Excellent and Collaborative Village Development in Improving the Village Economy”.

Grief News of Diponegoro University FEB Accounting Lecturer: Moch. Didik Ardiyanto, S.E., M.Sc.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un All leaders and staff of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University express their condolences for the death of Moch. Didik Ardiyanto, S.E., M.Sc. (FEB Undip Lecturer) Died on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 10.30 WIB, will be buried on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 16.00 WIB at the Mount Carmel Medina Cluster Cemetery, Kab. Semarang. May Allah SWT accept the good deeds and forgive all the mistakes of the deceased and the family left behind, given sincerity and fortitude. Amen.

Faculty of Economics and Business Diponegoro University Receives a Visit from KIAS-Busan University Education Cooperation, South Korea

On Wednesday, July 20th 2022, the Korea Institute for ASEAN Studies, Busan University of Foreign Studies, South Korea (KIAS-BUFS) and the Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University (FEB Undip) signed a memorandum of understanding. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding was carried out in the Senat Meeting Room of the FEB Undip Dean Building, attended by the Dean of FEB Undip, Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, Deputy Dean of Academic and Student Affairs Firmansyah, Ph.D., Head of Department and Head of Study Programs and lecturers in the FEB Undip environment. KIAS-BUFS representatives who attended this activity were Prof. Kim Dong-Yeob (Director of Korea Institute for ASEAN Studies), Prof. Gu Bokyung (Research Professor, Korea Institute for ASEAN Studies), Dr. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat (Research Professor, Korea Institute for ASEAN Studies), Moon Sun Park (Research Assistant, Korea Institute for ASEAN Studies). FEB UNDIP warmly welcomes this cooperation visit. The memorandum of understanding that will be implemented includes student and lecturer exchanges, information and data exchange, participation in research and education conference programs, and collaboration for research improvement. With this collaboration, it is hoped that both parties can build mutually beneficial relationships to advance science and education.

Faculty of Economics and Business Diponegoro University Collaborates with INDEF to Hold INDEF School of Political Economy: Politics and Regional Development

Today (12/07), the Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University (FEB Undip) in collaboration with INDEF (Institute for Development of Economics and Finance) carried out the INDEF School of Political Economy activities. The INDEF School of Political Economy (ISPE) is a political-economic training program with the aim of providing an understanding of basic economic concepts and methodologies for analyzing an economic phenomenon and understanding political-economic practices that occur in Indonesia. ISPE activities are not only held in Jakarta, but also in several other areas in Indonesia and abroad. INDEF School of Political Economy with the title Politics and Regional Development this time was held in campus circles. Located in the Meeting Room of the Accounting Department FEB Undip, the event was held face-to-face. The event was attended by lecturers, researchers, students and local governments. Present at the activity were the Dean of FEB Undip, the Regional Secretary of Central Java Province as well as lecturers, researchers and students. The event which was held for 3 days from 12-14 July 2022 was opened by Prof. Dr. Suharnomo as the Dean of FEB Undip. “This activity is a very good forum, and can provide knowledge,” he said. Prof. Dr. Suharnomo expressed his gratitude to INDEF, the Regional Secretary of Central Java the speakers who had attended this event. Secretary of Central Java, Sumarno, S.E., M.M. representing the Governor of Central Java expressed his appreciation for this activity, because this is part of the participation of participants to be able to see the current world economic conditions, and there are challenges that must be faced, including the energy crisis due to the war between Russia and Ukraine which has a very extraordinary impact. This activity presents well-known speakers in the field of economics, including: Esther Sri Astuti, Ph.D. (FEB Undip and Research Director INDEF); Faisal H. Basri (INDEF); F.X. Sugiyanto (FEB Undip); Akhmad Syakir Kurnia, Ph.D. (FEB Undip); Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia; and Rusli Abdullah (INDEF). This activity is FEB’s step in supporting Diponegoro University for the implementation of SDGs Point 4 on Quality Education and 17 Partnerships to Achieve Goals.

Faculty of Economics and Business Diponegoro University Releases 61 International Undergraduate Program and Regular Students

The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of Diponegoro University (Undip) has just released 61 students from the International Undergraduate Program (IUP) and the Regular Program in the Pre Departure Ceremony, Tuesday (21/06) at the Entrepreneurship Auditorium of the Lab Building. KWU 4th floor FEB Undip. Later on, the 61 students will carry out International Exposure including the Double Degree program, Credit Transfer System, Short Course, and IISMA. The 61 students came from several study programs, namely the International Business/Management Study Program as many as 43 people, the Accounting Study Program as many as 8 people, and the Economics and Finance Study Program as many as 10 people. While the universities that are the destination for these students are National United University (Taiwan), Monash University (Australia), Universiti Malaya (Malaysia), Saxion University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands), Curtin University (Australia), University of Liverpool (UK). , University of Exeter (UK), Radboud University (Netherlands), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands), University of Amsterdam (Netherlands), University of Western Australia (Australia), Kedge Business School (France), University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) (Switzerland), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Asia University (Taiwan), and Universidad Autonóma de Madrid (Spain). The release was also attended by the Dean, Deputy Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, Deputy Dean of Resources, Head of Department, Head of Study Program and Secretary of Management, Accounting, and Economics Study Program, Guardian Lecturer, International Office FEB, students’ parents/guardians, and 61 Students who will carry out International Exposure. The Dean of FEB, Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Sc., in his speech expressed his pride for the 61 students who will later participate in International Exposure activities. “This morning is really happy for me and for the academic community at FEB Undip, because there are 61 students who will go abroad for Double Degree, Credit Transfer System, Short Course, and IISMA. We are very proud of all of you for this achievement, hopefully you can make Undip campus proud,” he said. On this occasion Prof. Suharnomo advised the 61 students to make the best use of this rare opportunity. “I ordered because later in other countries, take good care of yourself, this is a very rare opportunity, not many students have in general. Hopefully it will be used well. I believe you can do it.” explained Prof. Suharnomo. Furthermore, Prof. Suharnomo added that students who will carry out International Exposure must continue to adapt to the local culture and expand their network. “Continue to adapt, don’t be silent, and expand networking. There are customs and rules that must be respected, learn how to live in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment. Take good care of the alma mater’s name.” he added. Later, after the students graduate, Prof. Suharnomo hopes that students will have 3 competencies to face the current era of turbulence disruption, which include competence in data and information literacy, communication literacy, and human literacy. Representing IUP students, Sepvanna Syafa Setiadi admitted that she is happy to be one of the students who will carry out International Exposure activities. In this Pre Departure Ceremony International Undergraduate Program event, Sepvanna got a lot of insight on how she should behave later when doing the Double Degree program. Sepvanna, who comes from the Economics and Finance Study Program class of 2020, will undergo a Double Degree program at Curtin University, Australia. “Hopefully in the future I can return to Undip with the good name that I have done abroad later.” Sepvanna concluded. The International Undergraduate Program (IUP) FEB Undip requires students to take part in International Exposure activities. IUP FEB Undip has three study programs, namely International Business, Accounting, and Economics and Finance. With the release of these 61 students to various universities in several countries, Undip has further strengthened to become a World Class University (WCU).

FEB Undip welcomes a visit from Hochschule Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU), Germany and Haaga Helia & Jamk University, Finland

On May 30 – 31, 2022, Hochschule Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences Germany and Haaga Helia in collaboration with Jamk University Finland visited the Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Diponegoro with the aim of establishing a more focused collaboration on student exchange program. The delegates from Hochschule Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences Germany were Mrs. Cornelia and Mrs. Verena Seitz, while Prof. Pasi Halmari and Mr. Jari Poikonen were representatives from Haaga Helia and Jamk University, Finland. The arrival of the guests was warmly welcomed by the Faculty of Economics and Business Management including Dean, Head of Department, Head and Secretary of Study Program, and International Office. At the first day of visit, Mrs. Verena Seitz from International Office, Hochschule Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences Germany explained that their focus of student exchange program is that the students can choose a course of study from a variety of options. In the student exchange program, students will study in Germany for a minimum of 6 months, with the first 3 weeks filled with new student orientation activities. Hochschule Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences also prepares German language courses for beginner. While at the second day of visit, Haaga Helia University and the Faculty of Economics and Business focus on the continuation of the cooperation that has been discussed previously, which is cooperation in the field of student exchange, either Single Degree or Double Degree. Haaga Helia confirmed that they are ready to cooperate in various other possible schemes to be implemented by the both parties. Both the Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Diponegoro with Hochschule Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences Germany and Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Diponegoro with Haaga Helia and Jamk University, are eager that the cooperative relationship between them can run smoothly, especially in the field of student exchange. The next step, both parties will immediately send the curriculum and syllabus to develop a curriculum mapping as the first step of cooperation.

BRI Holds Another Village Empowerment Program Through the 2022 Brilliant Village Program

BRI Bank in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University conducted training for BRI fostered villages in 2022. This village empowerment activity is called the Brilliant Village Program which has been carried out by BRI Bank starting in 2020. In 2022, BRI Bank targets 1,000 villages throughout Indonesia which will be given training and will be held in April 2022 to November 2022. The “Brilliant Village” program is a village empowerment program that aims to produce role models in village development through the implementation of superior village leadership practices and a spirit of collaboration to optimize the potential of SDG’s-based villages. The villages that are members of the “Brilliant Village” program are expected to be a source of inspiration for village progress that can be replicated to other villages. Director of Micro Business PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) TBK, Supari, explained that the Brilliant Village Program is one of BRI’s participations in developing Indonesia. BRI’s role is not limited to the Financial Intermediary function but also has a function in empowering MSMEs and also the village economy. While Professor Dr. Suharnomo S.E., M.Sc. as the Dean of FEB Undip in his speech said that the Brilliant Village Program run by BRI is a very good program in developing villages. The village is one element of the mini-government whose hope is that the village will become the foundation in developing Indonesia. Building a village is not only physical but also human resources. So that all elements can be adaptive to technological developments and times as the main capital to build the village. BRI also present in Strengthening the Village Economy along with the creation of the Pasar.id platform and also the Online Empowerment Platform through the LinkUKM Platform. The Brilliant Village Program focuses on developing 4 important aspects in the village, namely BUMDes as the motor of the village economy, Digitalization, Sustainability & Innovation with the object of empowerment. includes: Village apparatus, BUMDes management, Village Consultative Body, Village Business Actors and Activists for Leading Products in Rural Areas (Prukades). The Brilliant Village Program has three stages; The first stage is the Empowerment stage. The second stage is Assistance, and the third stage is Graduation. In this Empowerment stage, villages are given soft competencies and hard competencies training to build a village development mindset. There are 5 very relevant empowerment materials that need to be mastered by village officials, BUMDes management, and MSME actors in the village, namely: Leadership Mastery of Managerial Competence Entrepreneurship Communication Techniques Mastery of Social Responsibility Aspects Once the Empowerment stage is complete, the participating villages will then be assessed by this Brilliant Village Facilitator through the Graduation stage. In this stage, the 10 best villages will be selected, of which the ten best villages will benefit from being incubated by the Undip KKIB Business Incubator in the village development program. In addition, the village will be assisted and assisted in developing the dDesa website. Another advantage of the village will get village development assistance worth 10 million to develop Village-Owned Enterprises in the form of equipment needed by BUMdes to develop its business potential. After the Graduation stage, the Brilliant Village mentoring program was closed with the Brilliant Village assistance stage. This stage is an intensive mentoring activity for Brilliant Village participants where the 10 best Brilliant Villages will be selected in each batch. The implementation of this assistance is carried out online and onsite with a minimum implementation of 12 times within 3 months. In this assistance, a minimum of 1 assistant will be provided for each village. The best Brilliant Villages from each batch in the 2022 Brilliant Village Program will be re-selected and given appreciation at the 2022 Brilliant Village Show which is the culmination of the BRI Bank Brilliant Village Program where the 2022 Brilliant Village Champion will receive a BRI Brilliant Village trophy which was previously won by Sukalaksana Village, Samarang District, Garut Regency, West Java Province.

Graduation Ceremony 166 Year 2022 Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University

On May 18, 2022, as many as 219 students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University participated in the 166 graduation ceremony. The celebration event was held hybridly through online live streaming and offline which took place in the Hall of the Entrepreneurship Laboratory Building, FEB UNDIP, 4th floor. The offline event was attended by 47 graduates along with their parents/guardians at 19.00 WIB. The event which was attended by the Dean, Deputy Dean and Chair of the Senate took place in an orderly and solemn manner. This Thanksgiving event was the first time FEB Undip held a graduation which was attended by graduates offline. Deputy Dean I Firmansyah, Ph.D. report the best graduates of FEB Undip from each study program. The best graduates from the Bachelor of Management level were achieved by Prasasti Sekar Kinanti with a 3.91 GPA, Alfonso Raga Bahtera Economics study program with a 3.86 GPA, Widya Arga Putri Islamic Economics study program with a 3.62 GPA and Winda Pratiwi Accounting study program with a 3.84 GPA. From the Professional Accountant Education program, 2 graduates were achieved, namely Maria Immaculata P. with a 4.00 GPA and Dyah Nirmala Arum Janie with a 4.00 GPA. The best graduates from the Master of Management study program are I Gede Ary Raditya P. with a GPA of 4.00 and Godlove Dismas Ngowella with a GPA of 4.00, from the Masters of Economics study program, namely Anisa Fatmawati with a GPA of 3.92 and Master of Accounting Oghie Bagas Pramana S. with a GPA 3.81. In this celebration, FEB also released foreign graduates, namely Godlove Dismas Ngowella from Tanzania and Ehsanullah Oria from Afghanistan. Congratulations and success to the FEB Undip graduates! Economy! Jaya!, Jaya! Economy!