The Need for AI Talent Soars, the Master's Degree in Informatics is a 'Ticket' to Class Up

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JAKARTA - The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation is driving major changes in the labor market.

Companies are no longer just looking for workers with basic technology skills, but need IT talent with advanced skills.

Referring to the LinkedIn Global Talent Trends 2025 report, the demand for labor with AI, machine learning, and data science skills has continued to increase in recent years.

This trend is also in line with the World Economic Forum's projection that placing technology skills as a key factor in global competitiveness.

The Head of the Informatics Study Program (S2) of Nusa Mandiri University, Agus Subekti, assessed that this condition makes further education an important need for IT professionals.

"In the AI era like now, IT professionals cannot stop learning. Technology is evolving very fast, so increasing competence is a necessity to remain competitive," he said in an official statement, Monday, April 20.

He explained that the informatics master's program not only sharpens technical skills, but also forms an analytical mindset to solve technology-based industry problems.

The need for high-skilled talent is also reflected in the increasing education requirements for strategic positions, such as AI, data science, and cybersecurity, which now require a master's degree.

Head of the Nusa Mandiri University Campus, Jatiwaringin Campus, Bryan Givan, added that the master's degree opened wider career opportunities, ranging from technology experts to leadership positions.

As a digital business campus, Nusa Mandiri University offers an Informatics Master's program with a focus on AI and data science development.

This program has also bagged a superior accreditation.

In the midst of global competition, further education is considered an important investment to increase the competitiveness of the workforce in the digital era.