Malang – In response to the strategic policy challenges in higher education towards achieving a world-class university status, the Master’s Program in Informatics at UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang organized a “2025 Curriculum Review” event on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. This strategic event was conducted to evaluate and refine the Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) curriculum, which has been implemented since 2024.

Held at the Meeting Room of the Informatics Engineering Study Program, B.J. Habibie Building, the event aimed to strengthen academic quality, enhance the relevance of the learning process, and boost the productivity of research and scientific publications. The event was attended by all lecturers, academic staff, and the management of the Master’s Program in Informatics.

To gather substantive input, the program invited two expert speakers in the field of Informatics. The first speaker, Prof. Wayan Firdaus Mahmudy, M.T., Ph.D., delivered a crucial presentation titled “Achieving Superior Accreditation for Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs in Informatics”. He thoroughly outlined the strategies and standards required to attain the highest level of accreditation.

The session was continued by Prof. Aji Prasetya Wibawa, M.MT., Ph.D., who discussed the topic “Synergy Between Undergraduate and Graduate Informatics Programs Through Research and Publication”. In his presentation, Prof. Aji emphasized the importance of research collaboration between undergraduate and graduate students as a driving force for innovation and for enhancing the program’s academic reputation.

The Head of the Master’s Program in Informatics stated that this event was a significant moment after one year of implementing the OBE curriculum. “The constructive discussions and input from the expert speakers today will serve as a foundation for us to develop a more adaptive and globally competitive curriculum, capable of producing innovative and competent graduates,” he remarked.

Overall, the event proceeded successfully and produced several strategic recommendations. The primary suggestions from the experts, which will be implemented soon, focus on strengthening research-based courses and thesis development as the main scientific contributions of the graduates. This step aligns with the vision of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang to become a leading university with an international reputation and affirms the Master’s Program in Informatics’ commitment to producing innovative scientists and leaders in the digital transformation era.