Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a visit from a team from Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang (Unimus) in the context of opening an Undergraduate Law Program at Unimus on Wednesday (Mar. 19), at the Leadership Meeting Room, UGM Central Office.
The Unimus delegation was led by Muhammad Yusuf, the Vice-Rector for Cooperation and Development Planning, and Dr. Asri Widayanti, the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB).
Muhammad Yusuf expressed his appreciation for UGM’s positive response in assisting with the preparation for the opening of the new study program at Unimus.
“We are very pleased and thankful for UGM’s warm welcome and openness in sharing experiences and providing guidance regarding the establishment of the Law Program at Unimus,” he said.
Dr. Widayanti echoed these sentiments and explained Unimus’s background in establishing the Law Program. Unimus currently has a team in place to establish a Business Law Program, but she feels there is a need to offer a broader program in law.
“Without deeper legal knowledge in the field of business law, it feels like something is missing. Therefore, we want to open an undergraduate Law Program,” she explained.
In response, the UGM Vice-Rector for Human Resources and Finance, Professor Supriyadi, explained that establishing a study program requires academic and economic analysis.
He also added that the Academic Senate must review every new study program to ensure its relevance and avoid overlapping with existing programs.
“Master’s and doctoral programs must be financially independent. Additionally, we must consider long-term needs and ensure the availability of competent human resources in the field,” he stated.
Dr. Heribertus Jaka Triyana, Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, and Information Systems at the Faculty of Law at UGM (FH UGM), said that UGM is ready to provide further assistance, including through visits to Unimus.
He also shared UGM’s experience in developing study programs.
“Legal logic in the state business is one subject we teach non-linear students. In program development, we need to consider internal aspects such as human resources and management, as well as external aspects such as market needs and job opportunities,” he explained.
Meanwhile, UGM’s University Secretary, Dr. Andi Sandi, also suggested that the law study program at Unimus could be integrated into the Faculty of Economics and Business without necessarily establishing a Faculty of Law.
“The main requirements to be met include a solid curriculum, proper human resource management, and strategies for naming courses so that this program remains relevant and competitive,” he advised.
Author: Bolivia Rahmawati
Editor: Gusti Grehenson
Post-editor: Afifudin Baliya
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