(FEB NEWS) Thursday, February 6, 2025 – The Doctoral Program in Islamic Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga (FEB UNAIR), successfully held an online "Open House and Socialization of Doctoral Program in Islamic Economics, FEB UNAIR." The event attracted more than 50 participants from various backgrounds, including students, academics, and practitioners from various educational and banking institutions, not only from Universitas Airlangga but also the general public.
The event opened with remarks from Dr. Wisnu Wibowo, Vice Dean I of FEB UNAIR, who emphasized the importance of collaboration in the academic and professional worlds. He encouraged participants to utilize the event as a platform for networking and exploring potential collaborations in research and community service. "The best knowledge is knowledge that is beneficial, and the best research is that which has a real impact on society, the nation, and the state," he said.
Next, Prof. Dr. Raditya Sukmana, SE., MA., provided an introduction to the Doctoral Program in Islamic Economics at FEB UNAIR. He explained the program's vision of producing outstanding academics and practitioners in the field of Islamic economics, as well as the various facilities and support provided to students to effectively complete their studies.
The main session of the event featured two interesting topics. Martini Dwi Pusparini, S.HI., M.SI., a doctoral student in Islamic Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga (FEB UNAIR), Class of 2023, and a lecturer at the Department of Islamic Economics, UII Yogyakarta, shared her experiences studying in the Doctoral Program in Islamic Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga (UII Yogyakarta). She refuted the notion that studying at UNAIR is difficult, recounting her experience completing her studies in five semesters, receiving guidance on Scopus publications, and experiencing extraordinary support from lecturers and fellow students. Martini also shared the strategies she implemented to successfully publish four papers in Scopus in her second year of study, with three others still under review.
Meanwhile, Mir'atun Nisa' discussed LPDP and BPI scholarship opportunities and provided practical tips for developing registration strategies and scheduling studies. She explained the various scholarship schemes available and the strategic steps that can be taken to obtain educational funding, both through Letter of Acceptance (LoA) and non-LoA channels.
The participants' enthusiasm was evident in the numerous questions they asked, particularly regarding the scholarship acquisition mechanism and the process of obtaining an LoA from the promoter before applying to UNAIR. This interactive discussion demonstrated the high interest in further studies in Islamic economics and the significant opportunities for prospective students to access quality education.
Through this event, FEB UNAIR reaffirmed its commitment to providing prospective students with broad access to higher education with various facilities, both in terms of funding through scholarships and academic facilities that support their studies. Thus, this program is expected to produce superior human resources who will contribute to the development of Islamic economics in Indonesia and globally.