Yogyakarta, September 30, 2026 — The Sharia Financial Management (MKS) Study Program of the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business (FEBI) of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta in collaboration with the Association of Sharia Financial Management Study Programs (Asprodi MKS) throughout Indonesia held a National Curriculum Discussion on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. This activity became a collaborative space for various MKS Study Programs in Indonesia to exchange ideas and experiences in developing a curriculum that is relevant to scientific developments, the needs of the world of work, and the dynamics of the sharia financial industry.

This curriculum discussion brought together academics, Islamic Financial Management (MKS) study program administrators, industry practitioners, and those involved in curriculum development from various universities in Indonesia. The event provided a forum for exchanging ideas and experiences regarding the direction of Sharia Financial Management curriculum development to align with scientific developments, workplace needs, and the dynamics of the Islamic finance industry.

In this activity, the MKS Study Program of UIN Sunan Kalijaga was represented by Dr. Darmawan, S.Pd., M.AB., CFRM., Head of the MKS Study Program of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. In addition, a number of resource persons and managers of the MKS study program from various universities were also present, including Zahida T'isoma Billah, M.E., Head of the MKS Study Program of UNZAH Genggong Probolinggo; Dr. Mar'atun Shalihah, M.Sc., Deputy Dean of UIN Sangadji Ambon; Anita Isdarmini, S.Pd., M.Hum., Madrasah Curriculum Development Team of the Directorate of KSKK, Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia; Denny Purnamasari, S.T., M.M., Branch Manager of Bank Mega Syariah Yogyakarta; Ahmad Syaichoni, M.Sy., Head of the MKS Study Program of UIN Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung; Alumni; Ishak, S.E., M.Sc., Moh Shadam Taqiyyuddin Azka, M.E. and a number of MKS administrators and lecturers from various universities in Indonesia.

The involvement of industry practitioners in the discussions also provided perspectives on graduate competency needs in the workplace. Meanwhile, the involvement of study program administrators from various universities created an opportunity to exchange experiences in the implementation of Islamic Financial Management education and curriculum development.

This national curriculum discussion is a crucial part of efforts to harmonize the development of Islamic Financial Management (MKS) education across universities. The exchange of ideas among program administrators is expected to foster a shared understanding of the competencies that need to be strengthened in Islamic Financial Management graduates, including in addressing developments in the Islamic financial and economic industries.

For the Islamic Financial Management Study Program (FEBI) at UIN Sunan Kalijaga, this event provided an opportunity to expand its academic network and strengthen collaboration with Islamic Financial Management Study Programs (MKS) from various universities in Indonesia. The forum also served as a platform to gain input and perspectives from various parties in developing an adaptive and relevant curriculum.

Through the National Curriculum Discussion of the Association of Islamic Financial Management Study Programs throughout Indonesia, the Islamic Financial Management Study Program at UIN Sunan Kalijaga continues to promote educational development that is responsive to changes in the academic environment, industry needs, and the development of the Islamic economy. Collaboration between universities is expected to strengthen the quality of Islamic Financial Management education while supporting graduate competency development at the national level.