Masters Education Can Be A Strategic Choice Of The Young Generation For Cemerlang Career Opportunities

JAKARTA - In the midst of global developments that demand high skills and special skills, continuing education to master level (S2) is increasingly a priority for the younger generation who want to expand insight and increase career opportunities.

This also makes the world of work more competitive, thus encouraging the younger generation not only to focus on work experience but also to improve formal education.

Populix, a leading data and research service provider, recently launched Poplite's version of the University Masters Program Rating in Indonesia. This index includes various master's programs from state and private universities throughout Indonesia, providing comprehensive guidance for the younger generation in choosing a study program that fits their aspirations and future needs.

According to Raymond Tjipto, VP of Strategy and Business Operations in Populix, this index is designed to provide wider access to public information on quality master programs.

"We are compiling this ranking through in-depth discussions with academics, representatives of Higher Education Service Institutions (LLDikti), and various other expert resource persons. The goal is to provide data-based guidance so that prospective students can make the right decisions," Raymond said in his presentation in Jakarta, recently.

The index is designed based on data from state and private universities, including the number of scientific publications and satays taken from the Dikti and SINTA Data Bases until June 2024.

The analysis is carried out based on Tridharma Universities, namely education and teaching (45 percent), research and development (45 percent), and community service (10 percent).

Rio Yusri Maulana, Ph.D., Head of the Department of Social and Political Sciences at Jambi University, emphasized the importance of public understanding of the quality of the master's degree program.

"Many prospective students do not understand the main indicators of the quality of the master's program. The presence of this index helps them choose programs that are in accordance with personal and professional needs," he explained.

This research also allows the public to browse master's programs based on 10 categories of science clumps, such as economy, education, health, and engineering. Each program is equipped with university profiles, assessment details, number of publications, and accreditation status to provide complete information.

In the changing world of work, higher education is one of the best strategies to secure stable and promising career opportunities. With the presence of the University of Indonesia's Master Program Ranking, it is hoped that it can provide solutions for the younger generation who want to go further in the world of education and careers.

The master's program is considered an opportunity to explore special knowledge, expand professional networks, and increase competitiveness in the work market. In addition, master's education paved the way for those who aspire to become academics, researchers, or leaders in certain fields.

"Most prospective students have difficulty finding the right master's degree study program. The majority are also from international universities. With the ranking in Indonesia, we hope that many young people can find appropriate universities and study programs, because in this country many universities are good and these research results can help young people know the study programs they are looking for," concluded Reymond.