Universitas Dian Nuswantoro (Udinus) once again attained remarkable feats through two departments in the Computer Science Faculty. On this occasion, the Postgraduate Informatics Department successfully got the Excellent accreditation, and the Undergraduate Long Distance (PJJ) of the Informatics Department earned the Good accreditation. These two accreditations show Udinus’ commitment to ensuring the quality of its education.

These accreditations further emphasize the excellent education quality at Universitas Dian Nuswantoro. The Postgraduate Informatics Department earned the Excellent accreditation per certificate no. 242/SK/LAM-INFOKOM/Ak/M/XII/2024, while the PJJ of the Informatics Department garnered the Good accreditation per certificate no. 092/SK/LAM-INFOKOM/Ak.P/S/XII/2024.

Dr. M. Arief Soelekman, M.Kom., the Head of the Postgraduate Informatics Department at Udinus, stated that the Excellent accreditation was a byproduct of dedication shown by the department for the past two decades since its establishment in 2002. The preparation for this accreditation lasted for three years, and it involved the curriculum management, student selection, and measurement of faculty members’ and graduates’ work performance. Currently, there are 16 faculty members in the Postgraduate Informatics Department, with five of them being professors and the rest of them doctors.

“It is not a simple task to accomplish the Excellent accreditation, as it would also take international recognition to do such a monumental task. Furthermore, our publication outputs, collaborations, and research with foreign universities, and our students’ involvement in international affairs were also assessed before earning this accreditation,” he revealed.

As a whole, the Postgraduate Informatics Department at Udinus currently has 300 active students, with an additional 80 to 100 annually. With its Excellent accreditation, the department gradually emphasizes its position as among the most prominent choices in postgraduate informatics studies. Not only that, the department has also tied collaborations with various international universities.

“We have established partnerships with numerous foreign universities, allowing our students to participate in sit-in programs and expand their global insight. In the near future, we will further maintain our quality and improve the quality of our collaborations with partners, both domestic and global. This is done to push our graduates to be competent and competitive in the global era,” Dr. Arief said.

PJJ of Undergraduate Informatics Department: A Solution for Remote Areas

Apart from the Postgraduate Informatics Department, the Undergraduate Long Distance (PJJ) of the Informatics Department has also claimed Good accreditation. This department is still relatively new, and it offers a solution for technology-based education to students from various regions.

Dr. Wahyu Aji Eko Prabowo, S.Si., M.T., the Head of the PJJ of the Informatics Department at Udinus, expressed his gratitude for the Good accreditation earned by the department. This accreditation was a result of ten-month preparation. Dr. Wahyu added that the PJJ of the Informatics Department at Udinus focused on pushing students’ learning independence.

Students of the PJJ of the Informatics Department are able to access their learning materials practically everywhere, even in different countries. This can potentially be a plus point for students living in a remote area with no accessible educational institutions. 

“In lectures, we use the effective e-learning method, with time flexibility and cheaper cost for our students,” he uttered.

The PJJ of the Informatics Department at Udinus is also designed to improve students’ competence in solving problems independently, with expansive learning materials and interactive learning methods.

These accomplishments attained by the Postgraduate Informatics Department and the PJJ of the Informatics Department at Udinus show the campus’ commitment to providing higher education with also high quality. Through its excellent human resources and utilization of learning technology, Udinus will always be committed to becoming a nationally and internationally acclaimed university. (Humas Udinus/Alex. Foto: Humas Udinus)