(HIMA S1 IE NEWS) The Economics Student Association Universitas Airlangga (HIMA IE UNAIR) successfully held a Entrepreneurship Class (E-Class) program on Saturday, May 17 and 24, 2025, at the Creative Lounge, Faculty of Economics and Business, UNAIR. The activity, initiated by the Department of Entrepreneurship, aims to equip Economics students with the ability to design comprehensive and applicable business plans, and foster an entrepreneurial spirit from an early age.
Flash Quiz and Material Review: Warming Up to Idea Execution
To kick off the second day of sessions, participants were invited to take a quick quiz and review the previously presented material. This opportunity served as a platform for reflection and strengthened their understanding of key concepts such as innovation, sustainability , and business resilience in facing today's challenges.
Team Presentation and Direct Evaluation from Mentor
The main session of the E-Class was marked by business plan presentations from each participant group. Each team presented their business ideas and strategies to mentors and evaluators who provided direct assessment and feedback. The ideas presented reflected the participants' courage, creativity, and analytical skills in responding to real community needs. The mentors' direct evaluations provided a highly practical learning experience, bringing students closer to the real world of entrepreneurship.
Appreciation for the Best Group
As a token of appreciation for the participants' hard work and dedication, the closing session featured the announcement of the two best groups, based on the mentors' assessments. Kak Bey, the primary mentor, presented his appreciation to the group that demonstrated the most potential and realistic ideas for development. This moment served as additional motivation for all participants to continue honing their potential in the business world.
Closing and Hopes for the Future
The event concluded with a joint documentation session and closing remarks from the committee and MC. It is hoped that all the experience and knowledge gained during this E-Class will provide students with tangible resources to pioneer businesses that are not only innovative and competitive, but also have a positive and sustainable social impact. Through this program, HIMA IE UNAIR reaffirms its commitment to developing a critical, solution-oriented young generation, ready to become the driving force of the future economy.