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About Faculty of Economics

The Faculty of Economics at Universitas Prima Indonesia (UNPRI) is committed to becoming a leading institution in ASEAN by 2030, specializing in business economics with a strong foundation in Socio-Technopreneurship. We emphasize communication, innovation, and adaptability, equipping students with the skills needed to compete both nationally and internationally.

Digital-Based Education & Outcome-Based Education (OBE) for Industry-Ready Graduates

Our curriculum is digitally integrated, follows the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach, and aligns with the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI SNPT). Through advanced physical and virtual learning environments, we produce competent, ethical, and market-oriented professionals who excel at both national and global levels.

Graduates earn degrees in:

🎓 Bachelor of Economics (S1) with concentrations in HR, marketing, and finance
🎓 Master of Management (S2)
🎓 Master of Accounting (S2)
🎓 Doctor of Management (S3) – The first such program in North Sumatra

Delivered with modern facilities, blended learning, visiting lecturers, and national & international publication programs.

Extensive Industry Collaboration for Practice-Based Learning

To ensure strong industry connections, the faculty collaborates with:

🏦 Bank Mayapada International, Tbk
🏛 BKSDM of Gunung Sitoli City, BPJS, Medan City Government
📚 North Sumatra Provincial Library and Archives Office
💼 Forum of Accounting, Management and Economics (FAME), HIPMI Medan, KADIN
🏨 Hotel Permata Land
📊 LIPI, Directorate General of Taxes – BRIN
🏭 PT Indo Jaya Agrinusa (JAPFA), PT Nutrifood, PT Socfindo, PT Golgon, PT Karunia Beton Lestari
🌍 Universitas Padjadjaran, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Universitas Negeri Medan, Universitas Medan Area, Universitas Labuhan Batu
🗣 Indonesian Mandarin Studies Program Association (APSMI), Global Prima, Victor Mandiri Sejahtera Foundation

Skill Development & Career Readiness

We equip students with relevant industry skills, including:

📊 Financial reporting & audit preparation
💰 Taxation, cost analysis, & investment management
📈 Business planning, risk management, & decision making
💻 Information systems design & implementation
📡 Stock market analysis & capital market insights

Our graduates excel in:

E-learning & independent study within the ‘Merdeka Belajar’ framework
Ethical and professional accounting principles
Business problem solving & financial decision-making

Diverse Career Opportunities & Competitive Achievements

With 60% of graduates working in national industries, 20% pursuing international careers, and 15% becoming entrepreneurs, career prospects include:

🧾 Economics Lecturer & Auditor
📊 Finance Director, Financial Analyst & Investment Consultant
🏛 Tax Consultant & Business Advisor
🏢 Corporate Management & Entrepreneur
💼 Stockbroker & Market Analyst
📃 Researcher, Investment Bank Analyst

Our students have achieved success in various competitions, including:

🏆 National Accounting Olympiad
📈 Business Plan Competition
🌍 International Conferences in Economics, Business, & Management

Special Mandarin Program – Excellence in Business & Professional Communication

The Applied Mandarin Program for Business Communication is the only one of its kind in Indonesia, designed for business and professional application. Taught by native speakers from top universities in China, this program offers intensive language immersion and high-level business communication training.

Graduates of this program pursue careers as:

🗣 Professional Business Translators & International Staff
📚 Mandarin Language Trainers & Educators
📊 Corporate Executives & Business Consultants
🛫 Tour Guides & Cultural Researchers
📰 Journalists & Communication Specialists

With a globally standardized curriculum, strong industry partnerships, and a doctoral program in Management accredited “Excellent”, UNPRI’s Faculty of Economics is ready to develop the next generation of innovative business leaders and financial experts in the ASEAN region. 🚀

Featured Lecturers: Prof. Syaifuddin, Prof. Darwin Lie

Additional Certifications: English language proficiency certificate from Altissia International (Belgium)

🌟 VISION

Strategic Direction

To become a leading Faculty of Economics in the ASEAN region in the field of business economics with a socio-technopreneurship perspective that is communicative, innovative, and adaptive by the year 2030.

💡 MISSION

Execution Focus

Organizing education and teaching in the field of business economics with a socio-technopreneurship perspective that is communicative, innovative, and aligned with a competency-based curriculum referring to the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI) and National Standards of Higher Education (SNPT).
Conducting research that contributes to the development of business economics with a socio-technopreneurship perspective that is communicative, innovative, and adaptive, integrated with learning activities.
Carrying out community service in the field of business economics based on reasoning and research works for the benefit of society and the nation.
Establishing continuous cooperation with various parties, both governmental and private, at regional, national, and international levels, that is mutually beneficial.
Improving governance to strengthen accountability, and to structure the organization in an efficient, effective, transparent, and accountable manner.

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