Yogyakarta, December 10^th, 2021

The Master of Science and Doctoral Program (MD) FEB UGM has held an open examination for doctoral promotion in Management Science for Ph.D. candidate Elok Pakaryaningsih. Mr. Suyanto, S.E., M.B.A., Ph.D., Deputy Dean for Finance, Assets, and Human Resources, acted as Chair of the Session. In the Open Examination, presented Prof. Marwan Asri, M.B.A., Ph.D. as the promoter and Kusdhianto Setiawan, Sivilekonom, Ph.D. and Eddy Junarsin, M.B.A., Ph.D. as co-promoter. In addition, the assessment team was also present which included I Wayan Nuka Lantara, M.Sc., Ph.D. and Bowo Setiyono, M.Com., Ph.D. The team of examiners in this trial was Prof. Eduardus Tandelilin, M.B.A., Ph.D., and Prof. Mamduh Hanafi, M.B.A., Ph.D. Also attending were the families of the doctoral candidates, working relatives from Duta Wacana Christian University (UKDW), and guests.

Yogyakata, December 9^th, 2021

The Master of Science and Doctoral (MD) Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada received a visit from Universitas Khairun (UnKhair) which is located in Ternate, North Maluku. This visit was carried out online in the context of a comparative study by the Postgraduate Program UnKhair to the Doctoral Program FEB UGM. In this event, UnKhair was represented by the director and lecturers, then the MD FEB UGM Program presented the director and staff of the MD program. The purpose of this visit is to conduct a comparative study on the Doctor of Science in Management Program related to the plan of the Universitas Khairun to open a Doctor of Management Program.

Yogyakarta, December 4^th, 2021

The Master of Science and Doctoral Program (MD) FEB UGM held an online workshop with the topic “The Process towards International Journal Publication” through a Zoom meeting. This activity aims to enrich students’ knowledge in terms of scientific publications, especially in international journals, to increase research contributions. On this occasion, we present Dr. Sumiyana, Akt., M.Sc., as a presenter and Prof. Dr. Jogiyanto H M, M. B. A., CMA., as a moderator. This workshop was attended by 104 participants.

Yogyakata, November 19^th, 2021

Blockchain is an interesting innovation that is very applicable for digital data storage. This technology is connected through cryptography and can execute transactions more conveniently. Following the development of blockchain, many benefits can be obtained in the present. This current issue needs to be understood further. After successfully holding a webinar series about blockchain, the Master of Science and Doctoral Program FEB UGM held a workshop with the topic “Blockchain in Developing Countries.” This event presents Prof. Nir Kshetri from The University of North Carolina, USA, as the speaker and Prof. Dr. Mamduh M. Hanafi from the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada, as moderator.

Yogyakata, November 16^th, 2021

The Master of Science and Doctoral (MD) Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada received a visit from Universitas Palangka Raya (UPR) and Universitas Tanjungpura (UNTAN). The visit was carried out online in the context of a comparative study by FEB UPR and FEB UNTAN with the Doctor of Science in Management Program FEB UGM. In this event, FEB UPR and FEB UNTAN were represented by managers, staff, and lecturers, then the MD FEB UGM Program presented managers and staff of the MD program. The purpose of this visit is to conduct a comparative study on the Doctor of Science in Management Program related to the plan of the Universitas Palangka Raya to open a Doctor of Management Program. Universitas Tanjungpura also attended to provide advice regarding his experience of having just run the Doctor of Management program while increasing his knowledge through a comparative study to MD FEB UGM.

Yogyakarta – 12 November 2021

Cryptocurrency semakin populer dikenal sebagai alat pembayaran alternatif selain mata uang resmi. Problematika dan masa depan crypto kemudian muncul seiring dengan kemajuan praktik penggunaannya. Berkaca dari hal tersebut, Program Magister Sains dan Doktor FEB UGM mengadakan diskusi menarik pada tanggal 12 November dalam sesi webinar dengan topik “Cryptocurrency Dalam Perspektif Syariah: Problematika dan Masa Depan” yang menghadirkan Prof. Dian Masyita, Ph.D. dan Bapak Eddy Junarsin, MBA., Ph.D., CFP sebagai pembicara. Acara tersebut dipandu oleh Bapak Usman Arief, S.E., MSM. Webinar yang terbuka untuk umum ini dihadiri sebanyak 216 peserta yang berasal dari kalangan dosen, mahasiswa, alumni, hingga praktisi.

Yogyakarta – November 5^th, 2021

In November, the Master of Science and Doctoral Program (MD) FEB UGM held a webinar activity again with the interesting topics that were still related to the previous webinar session. The webinar was successfully held online through a Zoom meeting on November 5^th, 2021. The first topic discussed was “Big Data’s Role in Broadening Financial Inclusion in Developing Countries” and continued with the discussion of the second topic, “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Promoting Financial Inclusion in Developing Countries.”

Yogyakarta – October 29^th, 2021

The Guest Lecture is a routine agenda for the Master of Science and Doctoral Program (MD) FEB UGM. On Friday, October 29, 2021, the Guest Lecture session II was successfully held through a Zoom meeting. On this occasion, the topic raised was also related to the previous session, namely “Distributive and Welfare Values ​​of Blockchain-Based Smart Contracts.” The second session was guided by Prof. Dr. Mamduh M. Hanafi, M.B.A., by presenting the same speaker as the first session, namely Prof. Nir Kshetri from The University of North Carolina, USA. Prof. Nir is an academic and researcher who is active in the field of entrepreneurship, then combines blockchain systems.

Yogyakarta – October 25^th, 2021.

In this period, FEB UGM has graduated totally 30 students, such as 27 students from Master of Science Program and 3 students from Doctoral Program. Wisdom and happiness were poured out at the Tasyakuran Graduation, which was held online through Zoom meeting. This event began with the submission of a report on graduate statistical data by Dr. Sahid Susilo Nugroho, M.Sc., Head of the Master of Science in Management Program of FEB UGM, as the management representative.

Yogyakarta – October 22^th, 2021

The Guest Lecture is a routine agenda for the Master of Science and Doctoral Program (MD) FEB UGM. On Friday, October 22, 2021, the Guest Lecture session I was successfully held through a Zoom meeting. On this occasion, the topic raised was also very interesting about blockchain, namely “Blockchain’s Role in Facilitating Entrepreneurial Activities in Developing Countries.” This interesting session was guided by Prof. Dr. Mamduh M. Hanafi, M.B.A., by presenting a very extraordinary speaker, namely Prof. Nir Kshetri from The University of North Carolina, USA. Prof. Nir is an academic and researcher who is active in the field of entrepreneurship, then combines blockchain systems.