BANDUNG, UNIKOM – The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) held a strategic discussion to strengthen the integration of the preparation of the Strategic Plan (Renstra) and the Roadmap for Research and Community Service (PkM) at the faculty and study program levels. This activity is an important part of FEB’s efforts to support the achievement of the World Class University (WCU) target.
The activity was attended by the structural ranks of FEB UNIKOM, including Prof. Dr. Siti Kurnia Rahayu, S.E., M.Ak., Ak., CA., as the Dean of FEB, Assoc. Dr. Sri Dewi Anggad. Prof. Dr. Sri Dewi Anggadini, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA., as the Head of the S1 Accounting Study Program; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raeni Dwi Santy, S.E., M.Si., CIMA. as the Head of the S1 Management Study Program; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wati Aris Astuti, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA. as Head of D3 Accounting Study Program; and Dr. Rizki Zulfikar, S.E., M.Si. as Head of Marketing and Banking Finance Management Study Program.
The discussion highlighted the importance of aligning faculty and study program strategies with the strategic direction of the university, especially in strengthening superior research and PkM that support sustainable development, accelerating Asta Cita, and increasing global competitiveness. In his remarks, the Dean of FEB UNIKOM, Prof. Dr. Siti Kurnia Rahayu, S.E., M.Ak., CA, said that the integration of strategic planning is the foundation for strengthening academic contributions to national and international development. “Through the preparation of the Strategic Plan and Roadmap that is integrated with the direction of the university, we accelerate academic transformation, research, and service, while increasing the competitiveness of FEB at the global level,” said Prof. Siti Kurnia Rahayu.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irawan Afrianto, S.T., M.T., as Director of DP3M UNIKOM, emphasized that the UNIKOM Research Strategic Plan 2025-2029 was designed to strengthen excellent research in the fields of ICT, engineering, social humanities, and design arts. This direction is not only in line with UNIKOM’s vision and mission, but also supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), national Asta Cita, and National Research Focus. “We are targeting a significant increase in reputable scientific publications, international research collaborations, IPR, and innovation-based product development,” he said.
Furthermore, Dr. Tatik Fidowaty, S.IP., M.Si., Head of UNIKOM’s DP2M Division, highlighted the importance of an integrated PkM strategy with the tridarma of higher education. She explained that the PkM program is directed to empower the community through appropriate technology, partner village development, and entrepreneurship programs, in order to strengthen the university’s contribution to sustainable development.
Adding a global dimension, Dr. Senny Luckyardi, S.P., M.M., Director of UNIKOM’s International Program, emphasized the role of internationalization as the key to UNIKOM’s transformation. She outlined strategies such as the formation of Research Interest Groups, the UNIKOM Scholar program, and the expansion of international networks through conferences such as INCITEST and ICOBEST, which aim to increase citations and downstream research.
Support for the global readiness of the academic community was also strengthened by the UNIKOM Language Center (PUSBA). Dr. Retno Purwani Sari, S.S., M.Hum., who explained that excellent programs such as the Core Language Program, BIPA, and Bibliotherapy are part of the 2025-2026 roadmap to improve language competence and soft skills of UNIKOM academics. The discussion that took place also emphasized the role of FEB UNIKOM in building an adaptive, innovative, and internationally competitive academic ecosystem in line with UNIKOM’s big vision as a World Class University.