SBM ITB once again contributed the highest number of graduates at the October 2024 graduation, held on Saturday (26/10). A total of 750 graduates were celebrated, with 383 honoured the cum laude predicate.
The undergraduate program conferred degrees to 213 Bachelor of Management and 58 Bachelor of Entrepreneurship graduates. At the postgraduate level, 254 students graduated from the Master of Business Administration program in Bandung, while the Jakarta Campus saw 201 students earn the same degree. Additionally, the Master of Science in Management program graduated 16 students, and the Doctor of Science in Management program produced eight graduates, including three with cum laude predicates.
Most graduates contributed to international journals or presented at academic conferences. To commemorate this achievement, SBM ITB held a thanksgiving event at the Intercontinental Hotel Bandung on Sunday, October 27. Prof. Dr. I. Ignatius Pulung Nurprasetio, M.SME., Dean of SBM ITB, congratulated the graduates.
“Today marks an important first step for you. With your academic intelligence and a strong foundation in business, strive for accomplishments that align with ethical standards beyond mere achievements,” said Prof. Pulung.
The event also featured Haidar Hibatullah Wurjanto, Founder & CEO of PT Es Teh Indonesia Makmur and a graduate of the Entrepreneurship MBA program at the Jakarta Campus. As the student representative, Haidar thanked the lecturers for their invaluable insights and support. He shared his inspiring journey from aspiring entrepreneur to earning his master’s degree, highlighting the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modern business.
“In today’s era, technology is crucial—not for copying answers but for asking the right questions,” Haidar remarked.
Novrizal Pratama, Chairman of the SBM ITB Alumni Association and Managing Director of Tech in Asia Indonesia addressed the challenges of graduates entering the job market, particularly undergraduates.
“Finding a job is not easy in the current business climate. However, every great entrepreneur has faced failure. Failure is a learning opportunity, so keep learning and never give up,” Novrizal encouraged.
SBM ITB is committed to continuously educating future leaders of the nation. In accordance with the value of “For the Greater Good,” graduates are expected to be able to innovate, lead, and become the nation’s successors in the ever-growing business world.
