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International accreditation is one of the most important assessments of an institution or university in higher education. Through international accreditation by a trusted accreditation agency to a university the institution can provide a more accurate and objective assessment of the study program being assessed. One of the study programs that is glimpsed and becomes an important aspect in the assessment of international accreditation is the Business Study Program at Multimedia Nusantara University.
In this era of globalization, international accreditation is very important for a university. Having an accreditation can open up opportunities for cooperation with higher education institutions abroad and increase the trust and reputation of the institution in the eyes of the community, both domestic students, university graduates, alums, the academic community, and the general public. So what are the benefits of international accreditation for UMN’s Business study program? Check out more information through the following article!
What is an International Accreditation?
International accreditation is a process of independent assessment of educational institutions and study programs conducted by an International Accreditation Body. The main purpose of international accreditation is to ensure that institutions and study programs meet internationally recognized standards in terms of educational quality and academic eligibility.
International accreditation provided for universities can help educational institutions improve their graduates’ quality and competitiveness and enable international recognition for graduates and study programs.
Also read: 5 Most Wanted Business Management Job Prospects in Indonesia.
Benefits of International Accreditation for UMN’s Business Study Program
As one of the leading private universities in Indonesia, Multimedia Nusantara University has gone through a series of stages of the national accreditation process and gained good recognition within the country.
If Multimedia Nusantara University obtains recognition in the form of international accreditation, the university can further improve its reputation and competitiveness in the global market. One of them is for the Business Study Program at Multimedia Nusantara University. The following are the benefits that a college can get if it gets international accreditation:
1. Increased Reputation
A rigorous and independent international accreditation process can provide international trust and recognition for UMN’s business study program. This can improve the institution’s reputation and attract prospective students, lecturers, and job applicants. With a better reputation, UMN’s business study program can be more recognized in the business world and industry, opening up opportunities for wider cooperation and partnerships.
2. International Recognition for Graduates
International accreditation can also provide international recognition for UMN’s business study program graduates. This means that the degrees earned by graduates will be recognized abroad and can open up opportunities for international careers. This can be a very valuable advantage in the current era of globalization, where many companies are looking for employees with international experience and qualifications.
3. Better Quality of Education
The international accreditation process involves an assessment of the quality of education and academic eligibility of the study program. Therefore, educational institutions must ensure that they meet high international standards regarding teaching, research, and student services. In the long run, international accreditation can help educational institutions improve education quality and create a better academic environment for students.
4. Opportunities for International Cooperation and Partnership
International accreditation allows UMN’s Business Study Program to participate in a wider network of international education and research collaborations with leading business schools worldwide. This allows UMN students to gain broader experience and knowledge and build valuable international networks. This can attract prospective students as well as collaborations with strategic partners in Indonesia and abroad.
Recently, Multimedia Nusantara University has collaborated with campuses in various parts of the world. This time, UMN was visited by National Formosa University, a technical university in Huwei District, Yunlin County, Taiwan. The purpose of this visit is to formalize collaboration between universities by holding a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and discussing ideas for cooperation.
Various representatives of Formosa University and UMN attended the meeting. Formosa University was present: Prof. Frank Lin (Director of the International Administrative Affairs Section) and Prof. Li Wei Chen (Dean of the International Affairs Office), as well as their assistants.
From UMN were: Prof. Dr. Muliawati G. Siswanto, M.Eng.Sc. (Vice Chancellor for Relations and Cooperation), Dr. Ir. P. M. Winarno, M.Kom. (Director of Research and Community Service Institute), Dr. Eng. Niki Prastomo, S.T., M.Sc. (Dean of the Faculty of Engineering & Informatics), and Boby Arinto, S.E., M.M. (Global Office Manager).
Just like UMN, Formosa University tries to encourage its students to go international and accepts international students at Formosa University. They have long-term programs with countries such as Germany, the USA, Canada, Japan, India, and Indonesia. Currently, around 30 Indonesian students study at Formosa University.
Read also: 3 UMN Study Programs Achieve AUN-QA Accreditation.
UMN Business Study Program International Accreditation
The success of the Multimedia Nusantara University Business Study Program in bagging international accreditation from foreign accreditation agencies is certainly an achievement that should be appreciated and used as a motivation for other universities to improve the quality of education provided. It is proven that three study programs under UMN’s Faculty of Business, namely the undergraduate program (Bachelor) Management, Accounting, and the Master’s program (Master) Technology Management, have been accepted to obtain FIBAA international accreditation.
Three Study Programs of Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN), namely the Management Study Program, Visual Communication Design Study Program, and Strategic Communication Study Program, have also participated in the AUN-QA assessment process, which took place on June 28 – July 2, 2021. The results have also come out with the title “adequate as expected.”
By Reyvan Maulid | UMN News Service
English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora
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