These are the 7 Advantages of IPB University’s Sharia Economics Study Programme

Economics in Indonesia continues to experience rapid development in facing new challenges and opportunities, one of which is related to the increasing awareness of the Muslim-majority Indonesian people of the importance of Islamic law-based economic transactions so that the need for sharia economists is also increasing. In response to these dynamics, IPB University proved its commitment by opening an Undergraduate Study Programme (Prodi) in Sharia Economics in 2010 under the Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM).

This step reflects IPB University’s efforts to provide quality economic science education that is relevant to the needs of society, especially in exploring the potential of an economy based on sharia principles in Indonesia.

IPB University’s S1 Sharia Economics Study Programme has made a significant contribution to the development of Islamic economics and finance, both at the national and global levels. As a solution to economic and financial problems, this study programme supports sustainable economic growth with sharia values.

This study programme is directed to develop sharia economic science that is fair and free from usury, gharar and maysir. Focusing on fair business, this study programme aims to realise an equitable and sustainable human society.

Graduates of IPB University’s Bachelor of Sharia Economics programme can work as academics, researchers and practitioners who are experts in the field of Islamic economics and finance. They can also become regulators who are committed to supporting Indonesia’s vision as the world’s leading centre for Islamic economics. In addition, the alumni can develop a business sector that is beneficial and in accordance with sharia principles by becoming an entrepreneur.

“Graduates of IPB University’s Undergraduate Sharia Economics Study Programme contribute significantly to society by developing financial products that comply with sharia principles and encourage financial inclusion,” said Tari Yulia, an 8th semester student of the study programme.

Then, what are the advantages of IPB University’s Undergraduate Sharia Economics Study Programme? Check out the following 7 points:

1. High quality curriculum
In its learning, this study programme combines economic and Islamic knowledge as basic values.

2. Accredited and trusted
As part of IPB University, which is already one of the best universities in Indonesia, Prodi S1 Syariah Economics has been nationally accredited with the title ‘Excellent’.

3. Competent teaching staff
The teaching staff of this study programme are competent and experienced in the field of Islamic economics. The lecturers are graduates from renowned universities both from within and outside the country.

4. Quality graduates
IPB University Sharia Economics graduates have worked in various Islamic financial institutions, Bank Indonesia, Financial Services Authority (OJK), domestic and foreign companies, researchers, entrepreneurs, lecturers / teachers and other fields.

5. Opportunity to go international
Sharia Economics Study Programme of IPB University strongly supports and opens opportunities for students to excel. Students are given the convenience to take part in competitions, student exchanges at national or international levels.

6. Soft skill provision
Students are also equipped with a number of soft skills such as communication (Arabic and English) orally and in writing, discipline, independence, teamwork, leadership, problem solving and creativity. These soft skills are useful for post-campus preparation of graduates.

7. Practitioner Experience
At IPB University’s Sharia Economics Study Programme, students not only gain knowledge from lecturers. They are also enriched with broader insights through interaction with practitioners, both national and international, who regularly share their experiences and perspectives. (Salsa/Rz) (IAAS/RUM)