FEB UM Metro Students are Officially Released for Field Lectures to the World of Business and Industry and PTMA

UM Metro, July 13, 2025 – The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of Muhammadiyah Metro University officially released fourth semester students from all study programs to take part in Field Study activities, Sunday, July 13, 2025. This activity is part of experiential learning which aims to strengthen students’ understanding of business and industrial practices, as well as build academic networks through visits to Muhammadiyah ‘Aisyiyah universities (PTMA) outside the region.

The main agenda in this Field Course is benchmarking to FEB Muhammadiyah Kudus University and visits to several business and industrial institutions in East Java and Central Java. By involving hundreds of students from Management, Accounting, and D3 Akt and D3 Finance and Banking Study Programs, this activity is expected to provide real and inspiring insights for participants in welcoming the world of work.

The release ceremony was held in the courtyard of the FEB UM Metro campus and was officially released by the UM Metro Chancellor who was represented by the Vice Chancellor IV, Dr. M. Ihsan Dacholfany, M.Ed. In his remarks, he said that this field study was not just a routine academic activity, but a strategic medium to form an adaptive and collaborative mentality for FEB UM Metro students in facing global challenges. “Make every experience during the trip a lesson. Take the best values from each institution visited to enrich your perspective and competence, “ Dr. Ihsan advised the participants.

The series of Field Lectures will take place for the next seven days using four large bus fleets and accompanied by ten supervisors. Apart from academic and industrial visits, this activity is also designed to build solidarity between students across study programs and strengthen institutional branding through interactions with strategic partners of FEB UM Metro.

With the spirit of “Dare to Learn in the Real World”, this activity is expected to be a momentum for students to explore valuable experiences that will strengthen their readiness as graduates who are superior, competitive, and based on Islamic values.