With great enthusiasm, the Master’s Program in Islamic Economics (MES) successfully organized an inspiring public lecture on Friday, May 23, 2025, held at the Theatrical Room, 5th Floor, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business (FEBI), UIN Sunan Kalijaga. The event carried the theme “How to Become a World-Class Master’s Student in Islamic Economics” and marked an important moment in instilling a global vision and strong academic character among MES students, particularly those in their first and second semesters who come from various regions across Indonesia.

The event was officially opened with welcoming remarks from the Head of the Master’s Program in Islamic Economics, Muhammad Ghafur Wibowo, S.E., M.Sc. In his address, he emphasized that the agenda was not merely an academic activity, but a strategic step toward preparing MES students to become globally competitive scholars and practitioners in the field of Islamic economics.

The atmosphere grew even more engaging when the Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Misnen Ardiyansyah, S.E., M.Si., Ak., CA., ACPA., delivered his remarks and officially inaugurated the event. He expressed his high appreciation to the speakers and organizing committee, highlighting that the MES Program focuses not only on developing academic excellence, but also on nurturing strong character and personal integrity among students.

The public lecture featured an international speaker of high distinction, Romzie bin Rosman, Deputy Dean of the Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia. He delivered insightful perspectives on strategies for becoming master’s students who are not only academically excellent, but also globally competitive—particularly within the discipline of Islamic economics. The event was attended by students and faculty members, who filled the venue with strong enthusiasm from the beginning until the conclusion of the program.

This public lecture served not only as a medium for knowledge dissemination, but also as a source of renewed motivation. Students were encouraged to develop strong academic profiles while upholding values of integrity and Islamic ethics in every aspect of their academic journey.

Through this activity, the Master’s Program in Islamic Economics reaffirmed its commitment to serving as a formative academic environment for future thinkers and practitioners of world-class Islamic economics. This report is compiled as official documentation of the event and as part of the strategic journey of the MES Program in nurturing future leaders in Islamic economics.

Presentation materials:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jsfyPimJ3vgBCMiwo5J8Uw71a6VF46Cz/view?usp=sharing