Thursday, December 12, 2024 – The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta held a Curriculum Review and International Benchmarking activity by presenting Prof. Dr. Razali Harun, Professor from the Institute of Islamic Banking & Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). This activity is part of FEB UIN Jakarta's efforts to strengthen the curriculum and improve international competitiveness through input from experts and best practices from leading universities in the world.

In his presentation, Prof. Razali Harun explained the curriculum design implemented at IIUM Malaysia, both for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. One of the main focuses that characterizes IIUM is the concept of Islamization of Knowledge and integration of science, which is reflected in the structure of its curriculum. This approach emphasizes the combination of Islamic values ​​and modern science, creating graduates who are not only academically competent but also have a strong foundation in Islamic values.
Highlights of the Undergraduate Program Curriculum Prof. Razali also provided several important notes related to the curriculum structure of the Undergraduate Program at IIUM that are relevant to curriculum development at FEB UIN Jakarta. One of the issues raised was the number of elective courses that were considered too many, thus reducing the focus of learning. In addition, he highlighted the redundancy between several courses, such as Fiqh Muamalah and Sharia Economic Law, which he said needed to be clarified so that there would be no overlap.
Expected Graduate Profile The discussion also covered the profile of graduates to be achieved. Prof. Razali said that for undergraduate graduates, the focus can be directed at the applicable managerial aspects. However, for higher levels such as masters and doctoral, the graduate profile should be focused on developing abilities as philosophers and problem solvers, who are able to answer challenges in the field of Islamic economics science and practice in depth.

Visiting Professor Activities Prof. Razali's presence at FEB UIN Jakarta was not only limited to the curriculum review session. During his one-week visit as a Visiting Professor, he also carried out various important agendas, including giving lectures to undergraduate students regarding research methods, holding research discussions with lecturers, and opening consultation and research coaching sessions. These activities provide great benefits for the FEB academic community, both in terms of enriching insight and improving the quality of research.
Views of the Head of the Islamic Economics Study Program Ali Rama, Ph.D., Head of the Islamic Economics Study Program FEB UIN Jakarta, who also attended the curriculum review session, expressed his appreciation for the constructive input and discussion from Prof. Razali. "Input from Prof. Razali is very important for curriculum development, especially for the Islamic Economics Study Program. We get a lot of insight as well as learning from best practices at renowned universities such as IIUM," he said. Ali Rama also added that this activity is a strategic step in strengthening the curriculum that is in line with the vision of the study program and answers the needs of the world of work and academia globally.
FEB's Commitment to Curriculum Development This activity shows FEB UIN Jakarta's commitment to continue developing a relevant and competitive curriculum, both nationally and internationally. By benchmarking to leading universities such as IIUM, FEB UIN Jakarta hopes to produce graduates who are not only superior in the fields of Islamic economics and business, but also able to become agents of change in society. In closing, this activity is an important momentum for FEB UIN Jakarta to reflect and improve the existing curriculum, so that it can answer the challenges and needs of the times. In the future, FEB UIN Jakarta is committed to continuing to innovate and collaborate internationally in order to achieve its vision as a superior and globally competitive faculty (AR).