Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business (FEBI) UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta held a Workshop on Curriculum Review and Learning Design for the International Class Programs of Sharia Banking (PS), Sharia Economics (ES), and the Master of Sharia Economics (MES) on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The event featured distinguished speakers, including Prof. Baharom Abdul Hamid from the International Center for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF) University and Dr. Syarah Syahira Yusoff from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
The workshop, held at the Sahid Raya Hotel in Yogyakarta, was attended by the Dean, Dr. H. Afdawaiza, M.Ag.; the Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Curriculum, Prof. Dr. Misnen Ardiansyah, SE., M.; the Vice Dean for Administration and Finance, Dr. Sunaryati, M.Si.; the Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Cooperation, Dr. Ahmad Salehudin, MA.; as well as the heads and secretaries of the Master of Sharia Economics, Sharia Banking, and Sharia Economics Study Programs. Lecturers, administrative staff, and invited guests from the three programs were also present. The event coincided with the International Conference on Islamic Economics and Business (ICIEB), which saw participation from alumni representatives, graduate employers, program study associations, practitioners (Islamic banking and Islamic capital markets), and policymakers (Bank Indonesia and the Directorate General of Hajj and Umrah Management, Ministry of Religious Affairs).
Prof. Baharom Abdul Hamid from INCEIF University delivered a presentation titled “Curriculum Review and Learning Design for the MES Study Program.” He emphasized that the key consideration in curriculum development is defining the desired outcomes. Once the targets are established, the next step is to formulate the curriculum. One of his concrete recommendations for the MES Study Program was the inclusion of an Action-Based Learning course, which would enable students to apply theoretical knowledge to solving real-world problems in society.
Throughout the event, participants enthusiastically engaged in each session. This was evident from the numerous questions and consultations regarding the development of a globally oriented, Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum addressed to the speakers. Other stakeholders also provided valuable suggestions and input for improving the MES Study Program curriculum to meet the challenges of contemporary developments.