New sustainability master taught in Indonesia - as soon as possible
The new environmental master’s degree that will be taught in Indonesia gives students unique opportunities. The first semester is a bit challenging due to the pandemic, but UiA is well prepared.
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“The first semester starts in the autumn of 2021 and will mainly be taught online. As soon as it becomes possible for students to travel to Indonesia, after vaccinations and other measures, teaching will take place on campus in Yogyakarta”, says Professor Stein Kristiansen.
The application deadline for the master’s programme is 15 March. Apply here!
The new master’s degree is based on a traditional Master of Business Administration (MBA), with a focus on sustainability in every subject. Face-to-face teaching in Indonesia at the University of Gadjah Mada offers students a unique opportunity to see sustainability challenges and environmental issues up close.
UiA has sent many students on exchange to Yogyakarta over the years. Photo: Colourbox.com
Indonesia’s student city
“By studying in Indonesia, it is easier to see the direct link between what you read in the syllabus and the consequences it has. Indonesia is struggling with deforestation, pollution, water scarcity, urbanisation, and waste. The students can experience this up close during local field trips”, says Kristiansen.
Studying in Yogyakarta is idyllic, and for many years there has been great demand for this exchange programme. The city is centrally located on the island of Java, and is often called Kota Pelajar, which means ‘student city’.
Rocky Adiguna is programme coordinator for the master’s programme in Indonesia. Photo: University of Gadjah Mada
“With us, students can experience Indonesian culture better than in big cities like Jakarta. Yogyakarta is known for good food, low prices, and proximity to nature. There are many universities and colleges here, and the University of Gadjah Mada is the largest of them all,” says Rocky Adiguna.
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Huge interest
Adiguna is the study coordinator for the new master’s degree, and he lives and works in Yogyakarta. The pandemic has led to the university being closed, and all teaching now takes place online. The first semester of the master’s will also be online, while everyone is waiting for vaccinations.
“There has been great interest in the programme in Asia, with over 90 applicants for the 20 places offered to students from Asia. The students who come from Norway and Europe can look forward to becoming part of an international environment with knowledgeable fellow students”, says Adiguna.
Like Kristiansen, he highlights the unique opportunities for studying sustainability in Indonesia.
“Many movements are beginning to emerge, such as reducing plastic, and better waste sorting. It is a good time for master’s students both to study and to contribute to better solutions. I look forward to meeting the students, first online and then in Yogyakarta”, says Rocky Adiguna.