Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia

1. Accreditation Review Result

ABEST21 International Accreditation Result of the Faculty of Economics and Business,
Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia is as follows:

“ABEST21 International certifies that the School’s educational and research activities satisfy all or most accreditation standards. The School’s Kaizen plans are excellent, and quality maintenance and improvement of education and research are very promising and excellent.

Accreditation commences April 1, 2025 for a five-year period.”

2. Comprehensive Review

【Faculty of Economics and Business】

The School has a solid foundation and good governance practices in internal quality assurance, curriculum, facilities, faculty, and student engagement.
There is a need to enhance niche areas and School uniqueness aligned with mission statements.
Continuous efforts and improvements should be systematically evaluated and discussed in educational quality standards and systems.
Research environments have been notable, and the School must aim for high-quality journals.
Improvement issues are discussed in meetings, with action plans implemented.
The School follows the PDCA cycle for continuous improvement.
Regular staff development programs are conducted, ensuring members are knowledgeable, skillful, friendly, helpful, and positive.
Stakeholders are engaged from study program to university level.
A conducive teaching and learning environment are provided, with a guidance system enhancing curriculum and educational content quality.
The robust quality assurance system aligns with national and international standards for continuous improvement.
The curriculum is relevant and globally focused, preparing students effectively for careers.
Well-equipped facilities support a high-quality learning environment.
Qualified faculty members actively contribute to teaching and research.
A diverse and engaged student body fosters a collaborative and vibrant learning community. There is a focus on attracting more international students and staff to enhance global presence and diversity.
Unique strengths like specialized programs, regional expertise, and notable partnerships are promoted for marketing efforts.

Most questions were addressed satisfactorily during the Peer Review Visit (PRV) and interview sessions. We highly recommend re-accreditation status.

【Economics Department】

Based on the report and visit to the campus, we have seen sound internal quality and management system at FEB UNPAD. The organizational structure of the School generally ensures good decision-making process for the management related issues. FEB UNPAD has generally demonstrated good governance system in examining systematically and periodically the appropriateness of its management. The School has shown improvement in its management system and the educational and research environment. The School does have the system to practice the self-check/self-evaluation from time to time. As an organization, FEB discusses issues for improvement in the relevant meeting i.e. academic or research, develop and implement action plan to resolve the various issues.

FEB UNPAD has implement the PDCA cycle in making improvements based on the analysis of self-check. The quality improvement of FEB follows the university quality assurance system that have been established since 2003 and continuously updated over years. Overall, the PDCA cycle engages stakeholders from study program level to university level.

FEB does secure adequate number of practically qualified faculty members necessary for its practical education. We could see that staff of FEB UNPAD have been trained to be very warm, helpful, committed and demonstrate positive attitude which is very important embracing the international students and faculties. FEB regularly conducts various staff development programs to improve administrative operations. These programs are organized by the faculty, university, or external parties and include training in software operation, librarian skills, IT system use, communication, service excellence, and outbound leadership.

FEB UNPAD has provided a good environment conducive to teaching and learning. FEB has a guidance system to improve the quality of curriculum and educational content for all of the programs. Both physical and digital system play important role in ensuring the conducive learning environment. In terms of infrastructure, FEB contains classrooms that are furnished with projectors to facilitate learning activities, along with many seminar rooms that can accommodate large student groups and are also suitable for public talks. Some rooms are equipped with facilities for online or hybrid. FEB has expanded its library collections to include essential resources such as books, academic journals, and audio-visual materials.

The School demonstrate relatively strong foundation in internal quality assurance, curriculum, facilities, faculty, and student engagement. Its quality assurance system is robust, ensuring alignment with both national and international standards for continuous improvement. The curriculum remains relevant and globally focused, preparing students effectively for their careers. Modern, well-equipped facilities support a high-quality learning environment, while qualified faculty members actively contribute to teaching and research. Additionally, the diverse and engaged student body creates a collaborative and vibrant learning community, highlighting the School’s commitment to excellence in education and research. Nevertheless, to achieve its mission, the School should explore strategies to attract more international students and staff, enhancing its global presence and diversity. Identifying and promoting the unique strengths of the School—such as specialized programs, regional expertise, or notable partnerships—could greatly support these marketing efforts.

【Management Department】

Overall, the School has put in a lot of effort, made many wise decisions, implemented valid strategic plans, and has taken due consideration on the needs of the staff and students to create a conducive learning environment and to provide quality education. In short, it has more than met the criteria of ABEST21 Accreditation Standards.

There are always matters that need improvement in any School. In the case of FEB UNPAD, it’s mostly to do with explaining the implementation and evaluation of the mission statement, clarifying on the curriculum policy, and increasing the diversity in FEB UNPAD.

The School in general is already aligned with ABEST21 standards. Nevertheless, there are　some areas that the School might consider:
- The School’s mission statement can emphasize more on a clear statement which includes developing expert knowledge, fundamental knowledge and sophisticated expertise in the realm of management. The School can also explain better the socialization mechanism of its mission statements.
- The School can further expand international collaborations in various aspects, including developing double degree programs, with international reputable universities.
- The socialization of mental health support programs available can be more extensive.
- The School might consider to develop strategies to attract international full-time degree students in addition to foreign exchange students.
- The current burden for teaching, research, and community service for faculty members can be reconsidered.
- The School might consider to develop strategies to attract international faculty members, in addition to visiting professors / scholars.

【Accounting Department】

The School has identified appropriate improvement issues. However, the PRT members suggested some improvements on School uniqueness and international faculty members.
The proposed improvement initiatives are relevant and required for the School, however, the School is suggested to look into a re-alignment its mission towards improving its uniqueness.
There are no major issues found; hence I suggest the School be reaccredited.

Overall, the Self-Check/Self-Evaluation Report of FEB UNPAD, especially for the Department of Accounting had been prepared comprehensively and most of the questions raised before the Peer Review Visit (PRV) had been addressed satisfactorily by the department as well as during the interview sessions with the department, student, lecturer, alumni, and administrative staffs.
There are only two standards that the School and Accounting Department need to emphasize further in their action plans – Standard 4 and Standard 20. The rest of the standards are met satisfactorily. Thus, it is highly recommended that the School to be awarded the re-accreditation status based on these findings.

3. Compatibility with the ABEST21 Standards

1) Chapter 1: Internal Quality Assurance and Management

Standard 1: Academic Unit Management
Standard 2: Governance System
Standard 3: Self-Check/Self-Evaluation
Standard 4: Staff-Development

(1) PRT Assessment and Issues to be improved

【Faculty of Economics and Business】

PRT Assessment:

School governance system aligns with central government policy.
Integrated management system across departments.
Regular systematic self-check reviews cascaded by the School.
Clear evaluation system monitored systematically.
No concerns regarding staff performance and promotion.
Adequate size of faculty, administrative, and technical staff.
Committees established for administrative and academic planning.
Regular meetings are held to address developments and decisions.
Regular reviews and meetings with external bodies to update the curriculum.
Well-established management structure with qualified staff.
Comprehensive system for effective leadership, management, and quality assurance.
Structured policies and strategies for selecting credible leaders and managers.
Credible, transparent, accountable, responsible study programs.
Clear decision-making process with regular evaluations for transparency and efficiency.
Systematic and periodic review and evaluation of administrative operations with stakeholder input.

Issues to be improved:

Deliver on promises made to stakeholders.
Ensure consistency of English teaching in international programs.
Separate international program students from conventional classes.
Specify in the report who oversees management decisions outcomes for governance transparency.
Detail stakeholders are involved in reviewing self-check evaluations and how feedback is received.
Implement continuous evaluation and development procedures for SOP.
Enhance quality of faculty management.
Attain “Superior” LAMEMBA national and international accreditation for all study programs.
Upgrade FEB administrative system to comply with ISO 9001:2015.
Enhance knowledge sharing through an internet platform.
Improve responsiveness by incorporating regular feedback from students, faculty, and stakeholders, and utilize digital tools for real-time governance process monitoring.

【Economics Department】

PRT Assessment:

FEB UNPAD has a comprehensive system that can make leadership, management systems, and quality assurance work effectively. The School has generally demonstrated policies and strategies that are quite structured enabling selection of credible leaders and managers. The School conduct study programs that is credible, transparent, accountable, responsible and applies the principles of justice.

FEB UNPAD has implemented a clear and structured decision-making process, including regular meetings with the dean, program study heads, and staff, as well as monthly, semester, and annual evaluations to ensure transparency and efficiency.

FEB UNPAD has reviewed and evaluated the administrative operations systematically and periodically. All of the FEB UNPAD stakeholders could give input through the Senate.

The School’s management structure is well-established, with qualified staff in each position.

Issues to be improved:

Ensuring continuous evaluation and development procedure for the functioning SOP.
Enhancing quality of faculty management.
Achieving the “Superior” LAMEMBA national and international accreditation results for all study programs.
Improve FEB administrative system by using ISO 9001:2015.
Increase knowledge and information sharing using an internet platform.

To support continuous improvement, the School could boost responsiveness by incorporating regular feedback from students, faculty, and stakeholders, along with adopting digital tools for real-time monitoring of governance processes.

【Management Department】

PRT Assessment:

The School seems to have an adequate size in the number of faculty members, administrative staff, and technical staff. The School has established committees to help with the administrative and academic planning and running of the School. They also have regular meetings to keep abreast of any developments and decisions that need to be made.
The School conducts regular reviews and meetings with external bodies e.g. members of the industry to keep the curriculum updated.

In general, the School has aligned with the ABEST21 Accreditation Standards.

Issues to be improved:

The School should provide details in the report on who sees the outcomes of decisions made by management to ensure transparency of the governance system.

The School needs to indicate in the report who are the stakeholders they share / disclose the analysis of the self-check / self-evaluation and how they receive opinions or feedback from the stakeholders.

In all other matters, the School seems to be in line with the ABEST21 Accreditation Standards.

【Accounting Department】

PRT Assessment:

The School governance system is in-line with the central government policy. The management system is also integrated across various departments.
The School has a systematic self-check review which is regularly updated and cascaded down to individual staff.
UNPAD has a clear evaluation system which is monitored in a systematic way. There is no concern with regards to staff’s performance and promotion.

All standards except for Standard 4 in Chapter 1 are satisfactorily met.

Issues to be improved:

Similar with PRT member: Improve Communication skill among admin staff.

Standard 4: Administrative staff diversity and staff’s global communication ability.

(2) The School’s Feedback & PRT Response

The School’s Feedback:

PRT Response:

2) Chapter 2: Mission Statement

Standard 5: Mission Statement
Standard 6: Financial Strategies

(1) PRT Assessment and Issues to be improved

【Faculty of Economics and Business】

PRT Assessment:

School’s mission statement guides stakeholders, including staff and students, towards achieving objectives.
Lack of emphasis on the School’s uniqueness identified in the mission statement.
Recommendation to revise the mission statement to align with UNPAD’s future direction within local communities.
Emphasis on quality education, research, and societal impact in the current mission statement.
Suggestions to enhance the mission by focusing on international engagement and innovation.
Regular reviews need to align with evolving goals and academic trends.
Absence of updates or improvements in the mission statement.
Plan to review and integrate vision and mission into the 2026-2029 strategic plan.
Strategic planning committee to involve stakeholder surveys, focus groups, and feedback sessions for drafting and finalizing the new statements.

Issues to be improved:

Mission statements can emphasize developing expert knowledge, fundamental knowledge, and sophisticated expertise in management.
Improve clarity on how the mission statement is socialized within the School.
Demonstrate how key factors of the mission statement are applied in curriculum, research, and education.
Identify and implement English language training for administrative and support staff to enhance communication and service skills, with regular effectiveness assessments.
Utilize the ABCGM Penta-helix model to strengthen institutional networks.
Enhance distribution of questionnaires to stakeholders including students’ parents, government, community, and media.
Maintain current collaborations while expanding partnerships with other global universities.

【Economics Department】

PRT Assessment:

Currently, there are no updates or improvements of the mission statement.
The vision and mission will be reviewed and integrated into the 2026-2029 faculty’s strategic plan. A strategic planning committee, engaging stakeholder surveys and focus groups, conducting an environmental scan to inform the new vision and mission, and developing draft statements for feedback before finalizing them.

FEB UNPAD’s mission statement effectively highlights its commitment to quality education, research, and societal impact. To further strengthen it, the mission could emphasize international engagement and innovation, aligning with global standards. Regular reviews would help keep it relevant to the School’s evolving goals and broader academic trends.

Issues to be improved:

To employ the ABCGM (Academic, Business, Community, Government, and Media) Penta-helix model to strengthen the institutional network.
To improve the distribution of questionnaire to stakeholders such as student parents, government, community, and media.
To maintain current collaborations while seeking to expand collaborations with additional universities

The School should also identify appropriate English language training for administrative and support staff to enhance their communication and service skills. Additionally, the effectiveness of this training should be regularly assessed to ensure it meets the needs of both staff and the School’s international community.

【Management Department】

PRT Assessment:

The School has developed a clear Mission Statement that highlights key notable factors that can guide the School’s staff and student population in achieving their objectives and playing their respective roles. Overall, the School is in line with the ABEST21 Accreditation Standards.

In general, the School has aligned with the ABEST21 Accreditation Standards.

Issues to be improved:

The School needs to indicate how it applies the key factors of the mission statement in the curriculum, research, and education e.g. how the talks or seminars on the creative industry is related to sharing the Mission Statement with stakeholders, or how the School intends to apply the transformative leadership element of the mission statement to the student body.

The School’s mission statement can emphasize more on a clear statement which includes developing expert knowledge, fundamental knowledge and sophisticated expertise in the realm of management. The School can also explain better the socialization mechanism of its mission statements.

【Accounting Department】

PRT Assessment:

There is no main concern to the School’s mission statement which is supporting the University’s missions. However, the PRT team is unable to identify the School’s uniqueness, hence, they are recommended to revise the mission based on future direction of UNPAD within local communities.

Both standards in Chapter 2 are met satisfactorily.

Issues to be improved:

Revised mission statement to explicitly showcase School uniqueness.

No issues to be improved.

(2) The School’s Feedback & PRT Response

The School’s Feedback:

PRT Response:

3) Chapter 3: Curriculum

Standard 7: Learning Goals
Standard 8: Curriculum Policy and Management of Curriculum
Standard 9: Quality Improvement of Curriculum
Standard 10: Online Education
Standard 11: Diploma Policy and Learning Outcomes
Standard 12: Globalization of Curriculum

(1) PRT Assessment and Issues to be improved

【Faculty of Economics and Business】

PRT Assessment:

Well-structured curriculum incorporating relevant industry best practices.
Implementation of outcome-based education to meet global requirements.
Clear communication of learning goals in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Establishment of international collaborations through double degree programs, overseas mobility, guest speakers, and visiting professors.

Areas needing attention:

Effectiveness of industry-relevant curriculum.
Irregular review of curriculum policy.
Enhancement of industry and alumni involvement in curriculum improvement.
Limited information on global readership on the website and flyers.
Predominance of diploma policies in Indonesian leading to limited internationalization of the program.

Issues to be improved:

Clarify how academic assistance is provided to help students choose courses aligned with their learning goals.
Provide detailed explanation on curriculum policy development.
Elaborate on course structuring based on the curriculum policy.
Explain the evaluation of learning goal achievements, systematic examination of learning outcomes, and review of online teaching methods.
Integrate more interdisciplinary courses and real-world applications to enhance graduates’ preparedness for local ainternational career demands.
Design curriculum to meet professional certification requirements, offering pathways for students to earn recognized centials alongside their degrees.
Expand English usage in the curriculum, particularly in postgraduate and global programs, to bolster international sding.
Increase English courses and resources to attract international students and faculty, while providing English training for better global engagement.
Update curriculum policy frequently to keep it relevant.
Strengthening industry cooperation to maintain curriculum relevance and learning goals alignment.
Make diploma policies available in both Indonesian and English.

【Economics Department】

PRT Assessment:

There are a few elements of the curriculum that deserve attention. Firstly, the curriculum policy is not regularly reviewed. Secondly, FEB is still weak in terms of relation with industries. Thirdly, diploma policies are only in Indonesian language.

The curriculum for both postgraduate and undergraduate programs is well-structured, aiming to provide comprehensive, industry-relevant knowledge. The inclusion of outcome-based education reflects a commitment to aligning with global standards.

Issues to be improved:

Firstly, the curriculum policy should be updated frequently every semester to ensure it remains relevant to the educational program. Secondly, FEB need to maintain and increase cooperation with the industry to maintain its learning goals and curriculum relevant while aligning with the needs of the industry. Thirdly, diploma policies should made available in two languages, Indonesian and English.

To further enhance the curriculum, more interdisciplinary courses and practical, real-world applications could be integrated, ensuring graduates are equipped for both local and international career demands. Not only that, the School should consider designing the curriculum to align with professional certification requirements, providing students with pathways to earn recognized credentials alongside their degree. To strengthen its international standing, the School should expand English use in its curriculum, especially in postgraduate and global programs. Offering more courses and resources in English would attract international students and faculty, while English training for students and staff would support global engagement and communication.

【Management Department】

PRT Assessment:

The School has strong learning goals that are applied in their undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The learning goals are clearly stated in various media and announced to students.

The School has also established international collaborations in terms of double degree programs, overseas mobility for staff and students, invited guest speakers, and visiting international professors.

In general, the School has aligned with the ABEST21 Accreditation Standards.

Issues to be improved:

The School needs to indicate in the report how they communicate and provide academic assistance to students in choosing the right courses to help them achieve their learning goals.

The School needs to explain clearly how they develop their curriculum policy. The report is lacking in details regarding this matter. The site visit did help to clarify some matters, but written detail would be appreciated.

The School should also explain how their courses are structured and arranged based on the curriculum policy.

The School should explain more on how they evaluate the achievement level of the learning goals, examine the learning outcomes systematically, and review the online teaching and learning methods.

The School can further expand international collaborations in various aspects, including developing double degree programs, with international reputable universities.

【Accounting Department】

PRT Assessment:

There are no full-time foreign teaching professors. Hence, limited international exposure given to the students.

All 6 standards in Chapter 3 are met satisfactorily.

Issues to be improved:

Hire foreign faculty members.

No issues to be improved.

(2) The School’s Feedback & PRT Response

The School’s Feedback:

PRT Response:

4) Chapter 4: Students

Standard 13: Admission Policy and Student Selection
Standard 14: Student Encouragement and Support
Standard 15: Student Body Diversity

(1) PRT Assessment and Issues to be improved

【Faculty of Economics and Business】

PRT Assessment:

Well-defined and consistently applied admission policy communicated through various materials.
Effective system for student rewards, financial aid, and administrative support.
Emphasis on quality education, industry exposure, and international interactions.

Some challenges:

Few international students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Insufficiently distributed information regarding financial aid.
Limited information on how disabled students is accommodated in teaching and learning
Low student engagement in international programs such as exchanges.
Scant information on student academic recognition and underperforming students.

Issues to be improved:

Attract more international students to relevant programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Increase inbound and outbound mobility programs.
Increase student population diversity, especially with the establishment of the Disability Unit.
Enhance mental health awareness and support programs.
Design creative and exciting internationalization programs.
Ensure financial aid information is well-informed and transparent.

To boost global reputation:

Increase student diversity through targeted recruitment and support systems.
Implement mentoring programs and inclusive activities for a culturally enriching environment.
Encourage students to attend classes prepared for interactive and engaging learning.

【Economics Department】

PRT Assessment:

There are a few issues related to students:

Limited students from abroad.
Delayed dissemination of info relating to financial aid for students.
Inadequate facilities for disable students.
Limited student participation in the international program such as exchange or semester abroad (inbound and outbound).
Limited reward or recognition for students to enhance their academic performance.

The School has a well-defined admission policy that is consistently applied and shared through various admissions materials and an effective system for student rewards, as well as financial and administrative support.

Issues to be improved:

Ensure creative and exciting programs are available to students and support the students to join the internationalization program such as undergraduate international conferences.
Improve the information dissemination relating to financial aid.
Improve programs and facilities to accommodate impaired students, such as convenient access and facilities in all buildings, special spaces in the classroom and around the FEB UNPAD, particularly in the Jatinangor region.

To enhance its global reputation, the School should increase student diversity by attracting a broader range of nationalities and backgrounds. Targeted recruitment and support systems, like mentoring programs and inclusive activities, would foster an inclusive, culturally enriching environment. Not only that, the School should encourage students to come to class well-prepared to foster active, two-way communication between lecturers and students. This approach would enhance engagement and create a more interactive learning environment.

【Management Department】

PRT Assessment:

The School has taken due care in ensuring that the students receive quality education, has exposure to the industries, and have opportunity for some international interactions.

Overall, the School is in line with the ABEST21 Accreditation standards.

In general, the School has aligned with the ABEST21 Accreditation Standards.

Issues to be improved:

It would be good if the School can attract more international students to join the relevant programmes of study i.e. postgraduate degrees or the international undergraduate management degree.

Also try to increase the diversity of the student population, especially with the establishment of the Disability Unit.

Based on the interview, students expect that socialization of mental health support programs available can be more extensive. Moreover, the School might consider to develop strategies to attract international full-time degree students in addition to foreign exchange students.

【Accounting Department】

PRT Assessment:

All standards in Chapter 4 are met except satisfactorily.

Issues to be improved:

Students are provided with facilities to conduct club activities. However, the School is lacking of international students.

No issues to be improved.

(2) The School’s Feedback & PRT Response

The School’s Feedback:

PRT Response:

5) Chapter 5: Faculty

Standard 16: Faculty Structure
Standard 17: Faculty Qualifications
Standard 18: Maintenance of Education and Research Environment
Standard 19: Faculty Development
Standard 20: Faculty Diversity

(1) PRT Assessment and Issues to be improved

【Faculty of Economics and Business】

PRT Assessment:

The School has a significant number of industry-qualified lecturers and maintains a favorable faculty-to-student ratio. However, there is a need for a global faculty development program and increased engagement for young faculty members.
The faculty members represent a diverse mix of experience and perspectives in terms of gender, age group, and background.
The School should enhance its international outlook, as there is currently no initiative or clear policy to attract full-time international faculty members to broaden the global perspective.
Industry leaders are brought in to teach certain classes, offering students valuable industry insights.
There is a noticeable gap in accommodating emerging technology in research and teaching, such as AI, virtual reality, and business analytics.

Issues to be improved:

We suggest improvements in several ways as follows.

Faculty Development:
- Increase awareness of high-quality research.
- Encourage more lecturers to participate in high-impact journal writing workshops.
- Raise the ratio of lecturers with PhDs.
- Encourage young faculty members to pursue Ph.D. studies.
- Establish clear targets for advancement from functional roles to professorships.
- Empower continuous improvement involving faculty members to enhance online education features and utilization.
Strategies for Faculty Enhancement:
- Recruit international full-time faculty members for long-term planning.
- Promote continuous professional development to introduce new teaching methods and perspectives.
- Conduct workshops on innovative digital adoption technologies to enhance research impact and teaching and learning quality.
- Establish a clear mechanism, roadmap, and targets for the development of the curriculum and enhancement of faculty unique expertise.
- Provide incentives to obtain global research grants.
Diversity and Practical Education:
- Clarify the evaluation process for practical education taught by industry practitioners.
Community Engagement:
- Suggest having more faculty members, staff, and students involved in community service activities.
- Establish clear outputs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of students’ engagement in community service initiatives led by faculty members.
Technological Skills Development:
- Empower faculty members to incorporate emerging technology to enhance student learning experiences and research.
- The School needs to consider hosting more technology adoption workshops to enhance faculty members’ technological skills.
Faculty Workload and Recruitment:
- Ensure fairness and incorporate the humanized principle in workload allocation for teaching, research, and community services.
- Develop strategies to attract highly competitive international faculty members alongside visiting professors and scholars.

【Economics Department】

PRT Assessment:

Generally, FEB UNPAD demonstrates a quite impressive number of lecturers with the required level of qualification. FEB UNPAD maintains a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:10 for master’s programs, exceeding national standards to ensure high-quality education. This surplus of faculty members has reduced teaching hours per lecturer. More faculty members from FEB should be sent on exchange to reputable international universities.

The School has a balanced faculty team across various age groups and designations, ensuring a mix of experience and perspectives. Although there are no permanent international faculty members at present, the School has appointed several visiting professors from overseas to bring a global perspective. Faculty members are well-qualified and actively contribute to research and publications, with some involved in international research collaborations and consultancies, and teaching such as Indonesian government and UN. Teaching loads are fairly distributed, and most faculty members report managing their teaching and research responsibilities comfortably. Additionally, the School supports faculty development by offering access to research funding and sabbatical leave, promoting an environment conducive to academic growth and international engagement.

Issues to be improved:

Promote more lecturers to participate in foreign activities such as international conferences.
Share details about scholarship programs and chances for lecturers to further their study to the Ph.D. level and accelerate the functional positions of lecturers to professor.
Create a transparent and unbiased online method for the faculty promotion system.
Optimize online education features and utilization.

The School should consider recruiting international faculty members as part of its long-term plan. Furthermore, to address lecturers’ comfort with current practices, the School could promote continuous professional development to introduce new teaching methods and perspectives. Offering workshops on innovative teaching techniques, integrating technology into the classroom, and exploring interdisciplinary approaches would expose faculty to fresh ideas. Peer mentoring and observation programs could also allow lecturers to learn from colleagues’ practices. Additionally, incentives for publishing research in emerging fields, attending international conferences, or collaborating on global projects could motivate lecturers to expand their expertise and keep pace with evolving educational trends.

【Management Department】

PRT Assessment:

The School has a good ratio of part-time faculty members to full-time members as well as staff to student ratio.

The School also appoints industry leaders to teach in some of the classes which provides industry exposure to the students.

In general, the School has aligned with the ABEST21 Accreditation Standards.

Issues to be improved:

The School needs to increase the diversity of the faculty in terms of nationality by appointing more international permanent teaching staff.

The School should explain how they evaluate the practical education taught by industry practitioners.

The School also needs to describe what kind of community service the staff are involved in and how students also participate in them.

The current burden for teaching, research, and community service for faculty members can be reconsidered. The School might consider to develop strategies to attract international faculty members, in addition to visiting professors / scholars.

【Accounting Department】

PRT Assessment:

Good ratio on faculty and student. And the faculty is showing good feedback, dedication, and loyalty to the School. However, the number of administration staff is very high.

The School is lacking faculty members with technological skills (i.e. block chain, AI, analytics). Hence, the School should provide more trainings to the faculty members.

No diversity of faculty members (international).

All standards in Chapter 5 are met except for Standard 20.

Issues to be improved:

Very high number of admin staff.

The School is lacking faculty members with technological skills (i.e. block chain, AI, analytics). Hence, the School should provide more technological trainings to the faculty members.

Hire foreign staffs.

Standard 20: lack of diversity backgrounds of the faculty members at the Accounting Department.

(2) The School’s Feedback & PRT Response

The School’s Feedback:

PRT Response:

6) Chapter 6: Educational Infrastructure

Standard 21: Maintenance of Educational Infrastructure
Standard 22: Globalization of Educational Infrastructure

(1) PRT Assessment and Issues to be improved

【Faculty of Economics and Business】

PRT Assessment:

The School has unique facilities to support the productivity of full professors. We suggest that professors need to lead in research and contribute more to society.
While the School has good classrooms, it is recommended to have a few more participant-based learning-friendly classrooms rather than conventional types.
The School maintains an adequate facilities, including seminar rooms, study rooms, classrooms, and the library.
Classrooms are furnished with facilities; however, a call center needs to be established for urgent assistance when the facilities are out of order.
Lecturers require individual rooms to accommodate student consultations.
The postgraduate student research lounge can be expanded to include a discussion room.
Access to the research room needs to be extended and monitored.

The School has established extensive educational infrastructure and support facilities for the comfort and convenience of students, creating a conducive learning environment. Overall, the School aligns with ABEST21 Accreditation standards.

Issues to be improved:

It is suggested to have individual rooms for lecturers and visiting lecturers.
Clear SOPs are needed to support facility complaints and ensure efficient follow-up.
The School should plan to enhance its digital collection and subscribe to high-quality journal resources.
The School should provide workspace for full-time postgraduate students.
The School and university should commit to providing excellent service to stakeholders, including extending operational hours for the library and reading room.
Facilities need to be designed to accommodate multicultural activities.
School canteens are encouraged to introduce globally acceptable foods that meet nutritional standards.

【Economics Department】

PRT Assessment:

FEB maintains an adequate quantity and standard of facilities, including seminar rooms, study rooms, classrooms, and library. The FEB contains classrooms that are furnished with projectors to facilitate learning activities, along with many seminar rooms that can accommodate large student groups and are also suitable for public talks.

FEB provides individual room only for lecturers with administrative position. Others share a common room but with a dedicated space for mentoring students, collaborating and other activities furnished with amenities, including individual lockers allocated to each faculty member.

Some postgraduate students are not getting proper workspace for Ph.D. students and the operational hours for library and reading room are not long enough.

The School has moved to a new campus which features well-maintained facilities for teaching and learning, equipped with cutting-edge technology systems. This will support its plan to offer hybrid learning.

Issues to be improved:

Ease the administrative procedures for facility repairs and maintenance.
Adopt the modern technology infrastructure, particularly in digitization education and research operations.
FEB should provide a workspace for Ph.D. students and finally Increase operational hours for library and reading room.

【Management Department】

PRT Assessment:

The School has established extensive educational infrastructure and support facilities for the comfort and convenience of students. This creates a conducive learning environment for students.

Overall, the School is in line with the ABEST21 Accreditation standards.

In general, the School has aligned with the ABEST21 Accreditation Standards.

Issues to be improved:

I believe the School will build or create necessary infrastructure when more diverse staff and students join the School e.g. religious or cultural relevant facilities.

【Accounting Department】

PRT Assessment:

No main concerns.

All standards in Chapter 6 are met except satisfactorily.

Issues to be improved:

No issues to be improved.

No issues to be improved.

(2) The School’s Feedback & PRT Response

The School’s Feedback:

PRT Response:

4. Good Practice in the School’s Educational Programs

【Faculty of Economics and Business】

1) Title:“Business School’s Research and Engagement Focus”

2) Reasons:

The School focuses on research and engagement, balancing academic excellence with practical application.
The School shows a dedication to academic rigor through research, contributing to the academic community.
Engagement indicates strong ties with industry partners, aligning academic programs with real-world business needs.
By prioritizing industry and alumni engagement, the School offers students internships and networking opportunities, enriching students learning experiences.
Emphasizing research and application creates a supportive environment for faculty growth and innovation.
The School likely drives positive changes in the business community through collaborations.
Facilities support educational quality, and strong support systems encourage academic advancement and promotion through mentoring relationships.

【Economics Department】

1) Title: Strong centers for research i.e. Center for Economics & Development Studies

2) Reasons:

This center brings research fund to the school
Strengthen link to the industries or government
Groom young talents to conduct research related to the real economic issues.

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Title: Thriving work culture
Reasons:
The school supports a positive, supportive environment where staff feel motivated, valued, and engaged in their growth and contributions. The Peer Review Visit interviews reveal that both faculty and administrative staff enjoy working due to ample opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition, creating a supportive and motivating workplace. Faculty members are not only dedicated experts in their fields but also maintain strong industry connections through active research and consultancy, further enriching the school’s academic and practical offerings. This combination of growth opportunities, recognition, and industry-linked expertise contributes to a thriving academic community and enhances the school’s reputation.
Not only that, the interviews with faculty, students, and alumni revealed strong respect and bonds formed throughout their learning journey. This reflects the faculty members’ dedication to their roles, marked by professionalism and enthusiasm, which has earned them lasting respect and appreciation from students and alumni who remain connected with them.

【Management Department】

1) Title: Research and Industry Based Education

2) Reasons:
The staff are active in research collaborations with members from other universities and institutions. At the same time, the School is active with the industries through their alumni and industry leaders who teach in their programmes.

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Title: Involvement of alumni in building connections with industries.
Reasons:
The interviewed alumni seem to be very proud of FEB UNPAD, and very eager in helping
the school to connect with industries, which can be beneficial for the relevance of
business education for the students.

【Accounting Department】

1) Title: Academic Leadership towards Community Empowerment

2) Reasons:
Dedicated staff for UNPAD better ranking.
Embedded UNPAD within local communities.

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Title: Awarding Academic Leadership Grants for Talent Development
Reasons:
- The grant was provided not just for the faculty members but also open to the students.
- This practice is particularly effective in enhancing both the quality of education and the
  professional development of faculty members as well as its student body.

5. Matters to be improved

【Faculty of Economics and Business】

It is timely that the School should prepare and publish their sustainability performance.
While the School boasts a strong research reputation, it is timely to enhance research quality and target high-impact factor journals indexed in Web of Science.
Subscribe to more reputable and relevant digital resources for faculty members and students.
Foster collaborations with renowned global universities and ensure that no one is left behind.
Better and clearer curriculum policy development and course structuring are needed.
Enhance student advisory and administrative services.
Increase awareness and extend mental health support programs.
Encourage student preparedness for interactive class sessions, participant-based education, and public speaking skills.
Increase funding support for attending international engagement and conferences.
Offer professional course certifications relevant to students’ fields.
Update and refine lecture notes regularly to enhance student learning experience.
Conduct specialization courses in English.
Attract full-time faculty members and increase international students to enhance global recognition.
Enhance industry and alumni collaboration through guest lectures, internships, and networking events.
Expand student internship opportunities and alumni involvement for practical experience.

【Economics Department】

Improve the online resources (journal, books etc.) to accommodate the needs of students and researchers
More collaborations with world reputable universities.
Encourage the students to be more prepared before entering into classes to enable a more interactive class sessions which could boost confidence and public speaking skills.
Provide more funding for attending international conferences.
Organize professional course certification relevant to the students’ fields of studies.
For the faculty members, consistently update and refine lecture notes to ensure relevant and latest knowledge.
Conduct final year or specialization courses in English.

The School excels in quality assurance, curriculum, facilities, faculty, and student engagement, with strong alignment to national and international standards. Modern facilities and a relevant, globally focused curriculum prepare students well, while qualified faculty and an engaged student body foster a vibrant learning community. Nevertheless, to achieve its goal of becoming a leading business faculty nationally and internationally, the School needs to increase the number of international students and staff.

【Management Department】

Some key matters to note:

Provide details on who are the stakeholders who sees the outcome of decisions made by management related to the governance system and meetings.
Explain how it applies the key factors of the mission statement in the curriculum, research, and education.
Describe how they develop their curriculum policy and arrange or structure their courses accordingly.
Explain more on how they evaluate the achievement level of the learning goals, examine the learning outcomes systematically, and review the online teaching and learning methods.
Enhance the international community of FEB UNPAD by attracting more international staff and students to teach and join the relevant programmes of study.
Increase the diversity of the student population, especially with the establishment of the Disability Unit.
Explain how they evaluate the practical education taught by industry practitioners and describe the community service the staff are involved in and how students also participate in them.
See comments above on “issues to be improved”

【Accounting Department】

The School has identified appropriate improvement issues. However, the PRT members suggested some improvements on School uniqueness, training development and international faculty members.

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Enhance industry collaboration: Encourage more guest lecturers, internship and
networking events involving industry professionals (some alumni mentioned that they are willing to come and share with the active students)
For faculty development and research, – need more support in terms of database other than Refinitiv (request from faculty member), accessible from out campus locations
Enhance student advisory and administrative service
More internship and practical experience by expanding the opportunities for students. Alumni are willing to assist here. They also wanted to be invited more for in class or seminar at FEB.
Students and alumni also expressed their expectation to have more international students, foreign faculty members, and etc.

The School’s Feedback & PRT Response

The School’s Feedback:

PRT Response:

6. Peer Review Schedule

ABEST21 International assessed the School’s ABEST21 Management Accreditation by conducting substantial assessment on “Self-Check/Self-Evaluation Report (SCR)” by the Desk Review and the Peer Review Visit according to the Review Schedule below.

Jun.30, 2023 : Acceptance of the “QIS”
Oct.31, 2023 : Online Interview
Nov.28-29, 2023 : Ratification of the “QIS” by the Peer Review Committee
Jul.8, 2024 : Acceptance of the “SCR”
Oct.2 and 3, 2024 : Peer Review Visit
Nov.5, 2024 : Informal Announcement of the Draft of the PRT Review Report
Nov.5-Nov.17, 2024 : Coordination of opinions between the PRT and the School
Nov.27-28, 2024 : Ratification of the “PRT Review Report”
Jan.14, 2025 : Recommendation of the Accreditation Committee
Feb.26, 2025 : Ratification of the ABEST21 Accreditation by the Board of Trustees