Curriculum Policy

GENERAL POLICY

Curriculum preparation for each study program is directed to obtain the mission statement of FEBUB. The mission statement of FEB UB stands as a guideline for each study program to determine the competencies obtained by students, which is then reflected into the study program curriculum. In order to review the curriculum implementation, the department and the school are assisted by Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) and Quality Assurance Board (QAB). The inputs for curriculum review are derived from internal and external stakeholders.

ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT

Curriculum Policy of Undergraduate Programs

Students of Undergraduate Program has the study load of 144 CPs at minimum and it normally is arranged for 8 semesters (4 years) but it can be finished in less than 8 semesters, furthermore the maximum limit of study is 14 semesters (7 years) The study load for students of Master’s program is 39-50 CPs taken in minimum of 3  semesters and a maximum of 8 semesters for students with linear undergraduate degree, while those with non-linear undergraduate degree minimum of 4 (four) semesters.

The students of Undergraduate Program in Economics Development (UPIED), Undergraduate Program in Islamic Economics (UPIIE), and Undergraduate Program in Economics, Finance, and Banking (UPIEFB) must accomplish a minimum of 145 credits including:

  1. Economics sciences which cover macroeconomics, microeconomics and quantitative tools. The level of competency in core areas of economics is in the basic level.
  2. Student abilities to conduct small research using and quantitative and qualitative tools in order to solve some economic problems.
  3. Student abilities to implement economic theories to solve economic problems in the areas of development economics, financial economics and banking, and Islamic business/economics.
  4. The curriculum to nurture students to have spiritual, environment, and entrepreneurial spirits reflected in teaching methods and research topics.

Curriculum Policy of Master Program in Economics (MPIE)

Master program also has regular II classes. Regular II is part time class held on Friday evenings and Saturdays. The study load for this class is 12 CPs on each semester with study period of 1.5 times the minimum study period (and maximum) of the regular I master program.

The curriculum policies for each study program are as follows:

The students of MPIE are required to accomplish a minimum of 39 credits including:

  1. Core subjects in economics such as macroeconomics and microeconomics in the intermediate level.
  2. Abilities to conduct quantitative and qualitative research in addressing economic problems.
  3. Abilities to implement economic theories to solve business problems in the areas of development economics, planning and public finance, financial economics and banking, and Islamic business/economics.
  4. Curriculum of MPIE designed to nurture students having spiritual, environmental and entrepreneurial spirits reflected in teaching methods and research topics.

Curriculum policy of Doctorate Program in Economics (DPIE)

The doctorate program in FEB UB comprises of two educational pathways:

  1. by Course, is a doctorate educational model commenced by lectures and followed by

dissertation writing.

  1. by Research, is a doctorate educational model commenced by giving an assignment (equal

to class activity) and followed by dissertation writing. The procedures of this model is

regulated by each study program.

To obtain a doctorate degree in FEB UB a student is required to take the following study load:

  1. The Study Load of doctorate degree program for students with linear master degree is equal to 40 to 50 credit points, consisting of coursework and practical work (12-18 credit points) and dissertation (28-32 credit points).
  2. The Study Load of doctorate degree program for students with non-linear master degree is at least 52 credit points, consisting of coursework and practical work (24-36 credit points) and dissertation (28-32 credit points).
  3. The Study load of regular II program is maximum 12 credit points each semester.

In line with the Decree of the Ministry of Education and Culture No. 44 year 2015, the length of

study for doctorate program is:

  1. Students with linear master degree may take minimum 6 (six) semesters with a credit point of 40 and maximum 14 (fourteen) semesters,
  2. Students with non-linear master degree may take minimum 7 (seven) semesters with a credit point of 52 and maximum 14 (fourteen) semesters,
  3. Students of regular II program may take minimum 1.5 (one point five) times the minimum length of study of regular I program.
  4. Students failing to complete their study within the stated length of study without any accountable reason, they will receive permanent elimination or expulsion.

The students of DPIE must accomplish a minimum of 42 credits comprising of:

  1. Basic and applied theories in economics which includes advanced macroeconomics, advanced microeconomics, economic research method and paradigm of economics to equip students with more advanced and multi-paradigm research methodology in applied economics.
  2. Analysis of macroeconomics and microeconomics results in economic policies including supporting and developing business activities.
  3. Research-based teaching and learning which should be implemented to nurture students in developing applied economics knowledge and sciences by using multi-paradigm approach.
  4. The curriculum of PDIE should be designed to nurture students to have spiritual, environmental and entrepreneurial spirits reflected in teaching methods and students’ research topic.

 

MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Curriculum Policy of Undergraduate Program in Management (UPIM)

Undergraduate Program in Management (UPIM) students are required to accomplish a minimum of 144 credits consisting of:

  1. Core competencies areas which include Religions, Civic, Citizenship, Indonesian Language
  2. Core business and economics competencies in the Introduction to Economics courses, Introduction to Accounting, Introduction to Management, Economic and Business Mathematics, Commercial Law, and Statistics
  3. Core management competencies areas which include Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Strategy Management, and Operational Management, Computer Statistics Applications, and others that can be seen in detail in Curriculum Annexes
  4. Specialized skills in business and management areas which include Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Strategy Management, and Operational Management.

Curriculum Policy of Master Program in Management (MPIM)

Master Program in Management (MPIM) students are required to accomplish a minimum of 51 credits consisting of:

  1. Core management competencies areas which include Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Strategy Management, and Operational Management.
  2. Core competencies in applied theory economics which includes the application of economic theory in the field of management
  3. Core competencies in research methods which include Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods for Management
  4. Core competencies in entrepreneurship and ethics which include Entrepreneurship & Business Ethics
  5. Specialized skills in business and management areas which include Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Strategy Management, and Operational Management.

Curriculum Policy of Doctorate Program in Management (DPIM)

Students of Doctorate Program in Management (DPIM) are required to accomplish a minimum of 52 credits consisting of:

  1. Competence in mastering management science philosophy, focusing on management science, and entrepreneurship in the course of Science Philosophy and History of Management, Thinking, Flexibility Management, and Advanced Management Theory and Entrepreneurship
  2. Mastery of research methods in the course of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
  3. Specialized skills in business and management areas which include Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, Strategy Management, and Operational Management.

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT

Curriculum Policy of Undergraduate Program in Accounting (UPIA):

  1. Eleven areas of accounting and business: basic economics, finance, financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, taxation, audit and assurance, governance and risk, business law and regulation, information technology, business strategy and management, business and business organization.
  2. These areas of study are expected to equip students with knowledge, skills, and expertise in accounting and business.
  3. University’s core course aimed to equip students with communication and entrepreneurship spirit which includes English and entrepreneurship.
  4. Basic education/general education aimed to equip student soft skills and regarded as characteristics building.
  5. The curriculum also must be designed as a student-learning centered which focuses students as learners and lectures as facilitators. The case-study and projects learning methods should be prioritized to use in teaching and learning.
UPIA
General compulsory courses 11 Cps  
University compulsory courses 15 Cps  
Faculty compulsory courses 18 Cps  
Department compulsory courses 92 Cps  
Department concentration courses 9 Cps  
Total 144 CPs  

 

Curriculum Policy of Accounting Profession Program (APP)

  1. Core accounting competencies required by the accounting profession such as: finance, financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, business strategy and management, information technology, taxation, and ethics and corporate governance.
  2. Core competencies intended to assist the student to pass the CA (Chartered Accountant) exam and obtain CA certificate.
  3. Specialized skills required by accounting field which includes public sector accounting, shariah accounting, audit and assurance and information technology.
  4. Case-based learning should be implemented which aimed to nurture students to pass the CA (Chartered Accountant) exam and obtain CA certificate.

APP
Compulsory courses 22 CPs
Elective courses 9 CPs
Profession internship 5 CPs
Total 36 CPs

 

Curriculum Policy of Master Program in Accounting (MPIA)

  1. Core accounting competencies such as: finance, financial accounting and reporting, management accounting, business strategy and management, audit and assurance and information technology, governance and ethics.
  2. Specialized skills in business and accounting such as: public sector accounting, shariah accounting, taxation accounting, management accounting, financial accounting, information technology.
  3. Case-based and research- based education which should be implemented to nurture students with ability to solve managerial problems in the accounting field developing knowledge through research.
MPIA
Study program compulsory courses 24 Cps
Compulsory concentration courses 6 Cps
Elective 6 Cps
Thesis 9 Cps
Total 45 CPs

 

Curriculum Policy of Doctorate Program in Accounting (DPIA)

  1. Multi-paradigm accounting research methodology aimed to equip students with knowledge about research methodology in multi-paradigm approach.
  2. Accounting field philosophy in management accounting, financial accounting, sharia accounting, public sector accounting, sustainability accounting, auditing, and information system.
  3. Multi-paradigm research-based teaching and learning to nurture students in developing an accounting knowledge and sciences. The curriculum of DPIA should be designed to nurture students engaging spiritual, environmental awareness and entrepreneurial spirits reflected in teaching methods and students’ research topic.
DPIA
Study program compulsory courses 21 Cps  
Compulsory concentration courses 6 Cps  
Elective 3 Cps  
Dissertation 28 Cps  
Total 58 CPs