University British Columbia Students Take Summer Course at FEM IPB University
Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM) IPB University opened a Summer Course program for students of University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada. The official opening was held in the Rabuan Room of the Department of Economics (3/5), attended by 12 UBC students.
As the Acting (Plt) Dean of FEM IPB University, Prof Nunung Nuryartono emphasized the importance of this activity, both for foreign students and Indonesian students. In this summer course, there are two main activities, namely courses and field trips.
"Foreign students can gain valuable experience living in Indonesia. While Indonesian students can develop their English skills," he said.
He added that since 2014, the Department of Economics has been organizing how students from UBC gain experience not just knowing about Indonesia. However, what is more important is how to understand people who live in rural areas and then carry out economic activities.
On this occasion, Prof. Nunung also explained the brief profile of FEM IPB University which consists of five study programs, namely Development Economics, Management, Agribusiness, Resource and Environmental Economics, and Sharia Economics.
Acting Head of the Department of Economics, Dr Sahara continued what Prof Nunung had said that FEM IPB University also has 400 active students in the undergraduate program, 72 active students in the postgraduate program and 18 active students in the doctoral program.
"Through this summer course, we hope that the participants can add insight and also their knowledge on how to analyze the evaluation of activities. Hopefully this program can strengthen the relationship between UBC and IPB University, both in terms of education and research development," he said.
Also present in this activity were Prof. Christopher Bennett and Prof. Rick Barichello. Prof. Bennett felt that this summer course moment felt so special for several reasons. First, IPB has re-branded into IPB University. Second, the activity was held during the month of Ramadan, when the majority of Indonesian people were fasting. (Ns/Rz) (IAAS/RUM)
