Students from the Master of Sharia Economics Study Program, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business (FEBI), UIN Sunan Kalijaga, successfully participated in The 5th International Short Course (ISC) with the theme "The Growth and Challenges of Sharia Investment Products for Sustainable and Inclusive Finance in the Digital Age." The event, held from July 29 to August 2, 2024, was organized by Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, UIN Sunan Kalijaga and attended by 35 participants from various countries.

This program aimed to enrich participants' understanding of the developments and challenges of Sharia investment products in achieving sustainable and inclusive finance in the digital era. By featuring expert speakers in the fields of Islamic economics, financial technology (fintech), and sustainability, students were encouraged to gain a deeper understanding on how Sharia investment products can adapt and thrive amidst advancements in digital technology.

One of the participating students, Basri, a representative of the Master of Sharia Economics Study Program, shared his valuable experience. During the event, each participant was required to present research related to sustainable development. The research paper presented by Basri was titled “Does Green Finance, Financial Technology, and Energy Intensity Help The Path to SDGs? New Insights from Selected Emerging Market Countries: An ARDL Approach.” The event also featured prominent speakers and covered several key topics during the short course, including:

1. Prof. Dr. M. Arief Mufrani, LC., M.Si. – "Alternative Investments of Hajj Fund Management: Challenges Amidst Foreign Exchange Uncertainty."

2. Muhammad Iqbal Balative – "The Existence of Sukuk in Accelerating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Achievement."

3. Dr. Syarah Syahira Yusof – "Islamic Banking is More Resilient in Overcoming Financial Crises."

4. Prof. Hakan Aslan – "Integrative Grand Design for Islamic Social Finance: Best Practices from Turkey."

5. Dr. Abdul Qoyum, M.Sc. Fin. – "Integrative Grand Design for Islamic Social Finance: Best Practices from Indonesia."

6. Asep Surwondo – "Promoting Islamic Insurance to Stimulate Financial Stability Based on the Principles of Mutual Cooperation and Risk-Sharing."

7. Irwan Abdalloh – "Islamic Capital Market as a Key Player in the Global Financial Landscape."

8. Tika Arundina Aswin, M.Sc., Ph.D. – "How to Measure Islamic Financial Inclusion and Its Impact on Fundamental National Economy Development Indicators?"

9. Dr. Imran Haider – "Attracting and Retaining Islamic Investment by Presenting Sustainable Reporting Frameworks."

10. R. Eko Adi Irianto – "Islamic Digital Finance: Leveraging Technology to Enhance a More Inclusive and Equitable Financial System."

This event served as a platform for participants to build international networks, offering opportunities to interact directly with academics and practitioners from various countries, engage in discussions, and establish valuable research collaborations for the future. Through active participation in this international event, it is hoped that MES students will further deepen their understanding of Islamic finance and be better prepared to face future challenges in creating a more inclusive and sustainable financial system.