Yogyakarta (27/03) – A total of 16 students from the Master’s Program in Islamic Economics (MES) at UIN Sunan Kalijaga visited the Office of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) of the Special Region of Yogyakarta on March 5, 2024. The activity, held at the Indraprasta Ballroom of OJK Yogyakarta, was also attended by 127 students from the Islamic Banking program and accompanied by three faculty members.

The event was officially opened by Risa Fajarwati, Analyst of the Deputy Director for Supervision of Financial Services Institutions (PUJK), Education, Consumer Protection, and Strategic Management Services at OJK DIY. In her opening remarks, Risa emphasized that such academic visits are highly positive initiatives. She highlighted the importance of strong synergy between educational institutions and relevant authorities in supporting the development of students’ knowledge and competencies.

In addition, the lecturer of the course Islamic Financial Institutions Management, Dr. Ruspita Rani Pertiwi, S.Psi., M.M., expressed her hope that students would be able to deepen their understanding of Islamic financial literacy, particularly with regard to the role of OJK and the development of Islamic banking in Indonesia. She noted that this visit provided a rare and valuable opportunity for students to gain firsthand insight into the continuously evolving landscape of Islamic financial institutions.

Throughout the session, students demonstrated a high level of enthusiasm. The knowledge gained from the presentation delivered by the speaker, Rizki Maulana, sparked strong interest and curiosity, leaving many students eager to explore the topic further. Numerous participants actively sought the opportunity to ask questions. Although not all were able to do so, at least six students successfully raised questions that were considered representative of the broader concerns and curiosities shared by their peers.

The Islamic financial literacy insights gained from this activity are expected to serve as an important foundation for students to become agents of change in advancing Islamic finance in Indonesia. This can be achieved either through direct engagement in educating the wider community or through the development of innovative ideas and initiatives aimed at contributing to improvements in the national economy. (Wahyu Wibowo)