The Postgraduate Program of Universitas Tarumanagara (Untar) welcomed a delegation from Universitas Langlangbuana (UNLA) Bandung on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Untar’s Campus I. The visit was part of a benchmarking initiative to support UNLA’s preparations for establishing a Doctoral Program in Management. Held in the Meeting Room on the fifth floor of Building M, the session served as a forum for exchanging information and experience regarding the management of doctoral education, particularly in curriculum development, the formulation of academic distinctiveness, learning management, and the fulfillment of students’ academic requirements.
The UNLA delegation was welcomed by Untar’s Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Cooperation, Assoc. Prof. Sri Tiatri, S.Psi., M.Si., Ph.D., Psychologist; Head of the Doctoral Program in Management, Prof. Dr. Haris Maupa, S.E., M.Si.; Head of the Master of Management Program, Prof. Dr. Keni, S.E., M.M.; and Secretary of the Master of Management and Doctoral Program in Management, Dr. Cokki, S.E., M.M. Also in attendance were leaders of institutes, offices, centers, and the Bureau of Protocol and Institutional Relations within Untar.
The UNLA delegation was led by Vice Rector I, Prof. Hj. Heni Husniah, M.T., and accompanied by Director of the Graduate School, Prof. Dr. Hj. Euis Eka Pramisarih, Dra., M.Pd.; Vice Director I, Dr. Yeti Rohayati, Dra., M.Si.; Vice Director II, Dr. Yofie Syarkani, S.E., M.M.; Head of the Master of Management Program, Prof. Dr. Nita Kanya; as well as several deans and lecturers from UNLA.
The meeting began with introductions between the two institutions. Dr. Cokki then presented an overview of Untar’s Doctoral Program in Management, covering the program structure, academic processes, learning management, and strategies implemented to support effective teaching and learning.
During the discussion session, the UNLA delegation explored various aspects of curriculum development, including course composition, stages of study, and the dissertation process. Particular attention was given to preparation for scholarly publication as one of the graduation requirements. Publication was viewed as an important means of developing students’ ability to produce research that contributes academically and can be held accountable in scholarly forums.
The discussion also addressed strategies for developing a study program that highlights the distinctive academic vision of Untar’s Doctoral Program in Management. Such distinctiveness was considered essential for building a strong academic identity and differentiating the program from similar programs at other universities. This academic identity should be consistently reflected in the curriculum, faculty and student research, scholarly publications, and dissertation topics.
The benchmarking visit was conducted interactively through the exchange of information, experience, and best practices in graduate education management. Through this visit, UNLA is expected to gain valuable insights to support its preparations for establishing a Doctoral Program in Management. The meeting also strengthened institutional relations between Untar and UNLA and opened opportunities for future collaboration in education, research, scholarly publication, and postgraduate program development. (JAT)