BANDUNG, UNIKOM – In establishing strategic steps to ensure that the education curriculum remains relevant to the development of the digital era, the needs of the industrial world, and the direction of national higher education policy, the Master of Communication Science Program, the Faculty of Postgraduate Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) entitled “Curriculum Review of the Master of Communication Science Program” on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Room 12.020. The event was led by the Head of the Master of Communication Science Program, Dr. Desayu Eka Surya, S.Sos., M.Si., CICS, accompanied by the Dean of the Postgraduate Faculty of UNIKOM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rahma Wahdiniwaty, Dra., M.Si.
Also present at the event were the university and the Postgraduate Faculty leadership, including the Vice Rector II for Resources at UNIKOM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Riyanto, S.T., M.T., CSBA., Vice Rector III for Research, Innovation, and Accreditation, Prof. Dr. Ir. Herman Soegoto, M.B.A., Head of the UNIKOM Curriculum Division, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melly Maulin, P. S. Sos., M.Si., Head of the Doctoral Program in Information Systems, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Nursikuwagus, S.T., M.T., M.M., Head of the Master Program in Management Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deden A. Wahab Syaroni, M.Si., Head of the Master of Information Systems Program, Sri Supatmi, M.T., D.Sc., Head of the Master of Design Program, Dr. Taufan Hidayatullah, S.Sn., M.Ds., as well as homebase lecturers for the Master of Communication Science Program, Dr. Manap Solihat., M.Si., and Dr. Olih Solihin, M.Si.,
The FGD was also attended by external guests, including the Chair of ISKI West Java, Dr. Atalia Praratya Kamil, who virtually congratulated UNIKOM on the establishment of its Master of Communication Science program. She expressed her hope that the Master of Communication Science program would produce intelligent, ethical, visionary communicators who would contribute to the nation. In addition, a number of speakers were also present, including the Deputy Chair of IDIK, Dr. Eki Baihaki, M.Si., Chair of the West Java DPW FORSILADI, Dr. Imam Jahrudin Priyanto, Drs., M.Hum., Founder & Owner of Business Sangra Juliano, P., S.Sos., M.I.Kom., Manager of the Corporate Secretary Division at Bank BJB Braga, Ericza Merdiana, S.Sos., M.I.Kom., Lecturer at Universitas Indraprasta PGRI Jakarta, Duane Masaji Raharja, S.I.Kom., M.I.Kom., and Owner & Founder of PT Seatap Teknologi Berkarya, Muhammad Arif Malik, S.I.Kom.
Dr. Desayu said that the FGD activity was part of the process to improve the quality of learning in the Master of Communication Science Program. “As one of the new study programs at the Faculty of Postgraduate UNIKOM, the curriculum is an important guideline that must be carefully prepared so that it can be applied appropriately to Master of Communication Science students. In the drafting process, we took various strategic steps, including sharing views and networking with resource persons who are experts and experienced alumni in the field of communication. We also coordinated with the heads of professional associations to enrich our perspectives, so that the resulting curriculum design could have a broad and practical impact. Furthermore, the results of this curriculum development were discussed with the faculty, the Vice Rector I for Academic Affairs, and the UNIKOM Curriculum Division,” she said.
The Dean of the Faculty of Postgraduate UNIKOM, Assoc. Dr. Rahma, also expressed her hope that through this FGD activity, graduate students and alumni, especially those from the Master of Communication Science Study Program, can have excellent leadership skills and be able to compete at a global level. She added that graduates are expected to not only be ready to continue their careers in the business world but also be able to contribute in various professional environments, both in national and international levels. “With strong communication skills, graduates are expected to be able to collaborate across fields, because in any business world, communication is an important element in the success of an organization,” she concluded.
Meanwhile, IDIK Vice Chair Dr. Eki, together with West Java FORSILADI Chair Dr. Imam, expressed their high appreciation for the FGD event organized by the UNIKOM Master of Communication Studies (MIK) Program. Both considered this event to be an extraordinary step in strengthening the quality of education and competency development in the field of communication. Dr. Eki, representing IDIK, expressed his hope that the presence of the UNIKOM Master of Communication Science Program would produce excellent human resources capable of supporting the creation of harmonious, productive, and collaborative communication. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of developing students who are visionary, adaptive to the era of disruption, and skilled in technopreneurship as preparation for facing global challenges.
The discussion was interactive and productive, presenting various inputs from participants who are experienced in the academic and industrial fields. Some of them highlighted the importance of integrating digital communication technology, strengthening data-based research aspects, and shaping the character of communicators who are ethical and adaptive to the changing times.
Complementing the FGD activity, it became a momentum for the UNIKOM Master of Communication Science Program to expand its network of cooperation with educational institutions and the industrial world through the signing of MOU & MOA, as a form of commitment in encouraging sustainable collaboration. Faculty of Postgraduate UNIKOM reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining adaptive, innovative, and globally competitive education quality in line with UNIKOM vision as a Digital Entrepreneurial University. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
