The Master of Communication Science Study Program of Universitas Brawijaya held a discussion on cooperation with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) on 8 and 9 October 2024.
This coordination is part of the 2024 Postgraduate Lecturer Grant Program of Universitas Brawijaya which aims to formulate an international double degree program with one of the world’s best universities included in the QS Top 200.
The Universitas Brawijaya delegates who attended the meeting were Maulina Pia Wulandari, S.Sos., M.Kom., Ph.D, Head of the Master of Communication Science Study Program, and Dr. Antoni, S.Sos., M.Sc., lecturer of the Master of Communication Science Study Program.
From UTS, the meeting was attended by Professor Stephanie Hemelryk Donald, Head of School Communication, Dr. Kate Delmo, Head of Strategic Communication, Distinguished Professor Jim Macnamara and other academic staff.
The main focus of this meeting was the development of a joint curriculum that will support the implementation of the international double degree program in Strategic Communication by emphasizing expertise in big data, digital analytics, and artificial intelligence. In addition, this meeting also discussed the determination of regulations related to the research-based final project, an important aspect in completing this program.
Maulina Pia Wulandari, S.Sos., M.Kom., Ph.D stated that the development of the curriculum and the determination of regulations related to the research-based final project are crucial steps in ensuring that this double degree program can provide maximum benefits for students, both at UB and UTS.
Professor Stephanie Hemelryk Donald from UTS also welcomed this collaboration.
“This program is an extraordinary opportunity for students to study in an international academic environment and expand their expertise, especially in the field of communication technology which continues to develop,” she explained.
This coordination also includes discussions on administrative aspects such as study load, financing schemes and the program implementation schedule which is planned to begin in the next academic year. (*/UB PR/ Trans. Iir).