Increase Career Opportunities, This Is The Profit Of Tempuh Program Joint Degree On Campus For The Young Generation

JAKARTA - In the midst of rapid changes in the world of work and technological advances, the younger generation is now faced with great challenges in preparing themselves for the future.

The increasingly competitive working world demands individuals not only to have technical skills, but also the ability to adapt, think globally, and solve problems effectively.

Therefore, education based on international experience, such as the joint degree program, is increasingly an attractive option that can open up wider opportunities for students.

The joint degree program allows students to get two titles from two different universities, which of course provide a big advantage for them.

According to Dr. rer. pol. Ied Veda Rimrosa Sitepu, Deputy Chancellor for Student Affairs and Cooperation at the Indonesian Christian University (UKI), programs such as joint degree on campus provide a wider learning experience, because students will be exposed to two different curricula.

In addition, they will also gain valuable experience in the form of improving English language skills and adaptability to different cultures and educational systems. This makes the joint degree program graduate have higher competitiveness in the career market.

Graduates who have international titles or dual degree are actually more looked at by employers. The main advantage of having a double degree is that graduates not only have academic competence, but also additional skills such as leadership, effective communication, and the ability to solve problems that are the key to success in the world of work.

"Educations targeting the development of competencies are very important, especially considering the many challenges facing the world of work in the future. Skills such as problems-solving and leadership are increasingly needed in a world full of uncertainty and rapid changes," he explained in Jakarta, recently.

On the other hand, the ability to adapt to different cultures and work systems is also a highly sought-after added value by global companies.

The joint degree program offered by UKI and Coventry University, England, is one concrete example of how international education can provide great competitive benefits.

Students who take part in this program can complete their studies at UKI without additional costs to stay abroad, but they will get two titles after graduation: one from UKI and another from Coventry University.

Through this program, students not only obtain quality academic education, but also cross-cultural experiences that enrich their mindset. Dr. Ied added that the international education obtained through this program also strengthens the competitiveness of graduates in the global market.

The experience of studying in two countries with different higher education systems certainly provides them with a wider perspective and more diverse skills.

The biggest challenge faced by today's young generation is how to ensure that they have skills relevant to the changing work market needs. By following the joint degree program, students not only benefit from academics, but also have the opportunity to build interpersonal and global skills that are needed to become future leaders.

Programs such as joint degree at the higher education level can be said to be a strategic step for those who want to face the future with more mature readiness and a higher competitive advantage.

"By taking the joint degree program, the younger generation is not only ready to face a competitive world of work, but also to become a leader who can adapt to change, think globally, and bring innovation in various fields," he concluded.