The Master Program in Economic Science at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is a postgraduate program focusing on student-centred learning. The main objective is to produce graduates who can evaluate social and economic problems by adopting the latest economic theories and empirical methods and make critical scientific studies that provide cross-disciplinary solutions and are recognized nationally and internationally.
The vision of this study program is to become a leader in the research and development of science and technology and to produce graduates who excel in economics in line with leading universities in ASEAN by 2030. Graduates of the USU Master Program in Economic Science are expected to have strong academic expertise and to become leaders who are resilient, highly competitive, and have integrity in various economic and industrial sectors. The degree given to students who complete this study program is a Master of Science (M.Si.).
Vision & Mission
To be recognized as a leading Master Study Program and a role model in the research and development of science and technology, as well as producing graduates who excel in the field of economics in line with leading universities in ASEAN in 2030.
- Conducting educational processes, research activities and the application of economics in a systematic, comprehensive and sustainable manner towards improving human values and the welfare of the wider community.
- Enhancing the culture of mastery of the latest science and technology and scientific research capabilities characterized by an increase in the number of national and international publications.
- Fostering and expanding scientific cooperation with various leading universities and other institutions in Indonesia and ASEAN.
Goals & Targets
- Preparing Master of Economics graduates who excel and become role models in the fields of teaching, research and application of science on a national and international scale.
- Forming educated and moral human resources in the field of economics who are able to provide the best solutions to various socio-economic and development problems.
- Producing graduates who are able to carry out international publications and have competitiveness at the global level.