Yogyakarta – The Sharia Financial Management (MKS) Study Program at the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business (FEBI), UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, participated in a curriculum review and benchmarking session with the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business (FEBI) at UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo. The event took place on Friday (July 24, 2026) in the 2nd-floor meeting room of FEBI UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta.

This initiative is part of an effort to strengthen synergy between higher education institutions, focusing on the development of an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum, the enhancement of academic quality, and the strengthening of study program governance—ensuring it remains adaptive to developments in higher education and the demands of the Islamic financial industry.

The delegation from FEBI UIN Kiai Ageng Muhammad Besari Ponorogo was led by Dr. Luhur Prasetiyo, M.E.I., Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, and included various faculty leaders, heads and secretaries of study programs, as well as members of the Quality Control Group. The delegation was welcomed by the leadership of FEBI UIN Sunan Kalijaga, headed by the Dean of FEBI, Prof. Dr. Misnen Ardiansyah, S.E., M.Si., Ak., C.A., ACPA., accompanied by the vice deans, heads of study programs, and the Secretary of the Sharia Financial Management Study Program, Ratna Sofiana, S.H., M.Si.

The event began with a welcoming session and opening remarks from both parties. During the session, Dr. Luhur Prasetiyo explained that this academic visit aimed to gather "best practices" regarding curriculum development, academic governance, and strategies for improving study program quality—all of which have been successfully implemented at FEBI UIN Sunan Kalijaga.

Meanwhile, the Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business (FEBI) at UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Prof. Dr. Misnen Ardiansyah, emphasized the importance of building inter-institutional collaboration as a strategy to enhance the quality of Islamic higher education.

"Through academic forums like this, higher education institutions can share experiences, strengthen networks, and collectively improve the quality of their curricula, research, community service, and internationalization efforts," he stated.

As a testament to the commitment to strengthening institutional ties, the event proceeded with the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (PKS), an exchange of mementos, and a group photo session.

In the core session, participants attended a presentation on the institutional profile and academic development direction of FEBI UIN Sunan Kalijaga, delivered by the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Sunaryati, S.E., M.Si. The presentation covered topics such as the implementation of an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum, internal quality assurance systems, strategies for national and international accreditation, the strengthening of research, and pedagogical innovations implemented within the faculty.

The event continued with a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) that brought together study program administrators from both institutions, including those from the Islamic Financial Management study program. During this session, participants discussed curriculum development aligned with the demands of the professional world, the implementation of the "Freedom to Learn, Independent Campus" (MBKM) policy, strategies for improving accreditation, the strengthening of collaborative networks, and the enhancement of graduate competencies to ensure competitiveness at both national and international levels.

For the Islamic Financial Management study program, participation in this event served as a significant opportunity to bolster curriculum quality through the exchange of ideas and experiences with another institution. The interactive discussions yielded various constructive insights, which are expected to support the development of a curriculum that is more innovative, adaptive, and relevant to the dynamics of the Islamic finance industry. Through this curriculum review and benchmarking initiative, the Islamic Financial Management Study Program at FEBI UIN Sunan Kalijaga reaffirms its commitment to continuously enhancing the quality of education, expanding its academic network, and producing graduates who are exceptional, professional, and capable of addressing the challenges posed by the evolution of the Islamic economy and finance sector in the global era.