The UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has introduced a new master’s program, the Master of Science in Electronics and Instrumentation. This program started in the odd semester of 2023/2024 under the Department of Computer Science and Electronics.
Dean of the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Professor Kuwat Triyana, stated that the decision to open this new program is in response to alumni and industry requests.
This MSc program involves developing and analyzing weak current studies in developing cyber-physical systems, embedded systems, and robotics to address real-world problems.
Professor Triyana is optimistic that this new program will continue to grow because the demand for experts in cyber-physical systems, embedded systems, and robotics is increasing.
“In addition, it can also produce research and dedication that has a significant impact and benefit for the nation and the state,” he said on Thursday (November 9).
The Head of the Department of Computer Science and Electronics at the UGM Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Dr. Wahyono, revealed that electronics and instrumentation have already been one of the undergraduate programs in his department.
“So far, we already have three electronics and instrumentation professors, one computer science and electronics, and one computer science and networks. In total, 14 doctors support this program,” Dr. Wahyono explained.
The establishment of this MSc program is supported by national and international cooperation. At the national level, some collaborated industries include Toyota, Pertamina, Stechoq, BMKG, BRIN, GoTo, YPTI, LEN, Tatonas, and PGN.
At the international level, there are opportunities for student exchange at several universities in Malaysia, Taiwan, the Netherlands, Austria, and the United Kingdom.
The Electronics and Instrumentation MSc Program Head, Professor Ahmad Ashari, added that this program has various state-of-the-art infrastructure such as cybersecurity infrastructure (hardware security module), robot manipulator and industrial standard factory miniature, automated guided vehicle (AGV), UAV, remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV), 8-layer PCB maker, and the DGX A100 supercomputer.
As for job opportunities for graduates of this program, they are available in academia, industry, and government. In academia, graduates can take positions as educators and researchers.
In industrial fields, including the oil and gas, transportation, and mining industries, graduates are needed for positions such as senior engineer, engineering manager, instrumentation designer, electronic instrumentation specialist, lead instrumentation designer, and lead electronics designer.
In the government sector, graduates can hold positions in the functional position of the first expert engineer.
Professor Ashari mentioned that this program welcomes regular, research, and weekend class (Saturday) students. The research program can be conducted where students work.
These alternatives will provide opportunities for academics and industry practitioners still bound by service agreements or those who cannot always leave their jobs.
The admission of new students to the Electronics and Instrumentation MSc program for the even semester of the academic year 2023/2024 is divided into two waves.
Wave 1 took place from October 25 to November 7, 2023. Registration for Wave 2 will be open from December 19, 2023, to January 2, 2024.
Further information can be accessed at http://mei.mipa.ugm.ac.id or http://um.ugm.ac.id.
Author: Ika
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