1. Possess an attitude that values rationality, inventiveness, integrity, attention to detail, and accountability.
2. Able to operate in accordance with socio-economic ideals (pro-welfare, pro-good governance, anti-corruption) while demonstrating empathy, and agile and adaptable enough to adapt to diversity and changes
3. Mastering terminologies, concepts, and basic economic theory, and can utilize suitable economic terminology while solving an issue
4. Mastering economic principles, scientific methodology, and economic modelling, to solve socio-economic challenges.
5. Capable of writing critical written arguments both independently and collectively and convey and explain creatively to a variety of audiences and respond to the arguments of others.
6. Have data and technology literacy in order to evaluate the appropriate data and information.
7. Capable of analyzing the relationship between variables by applying related concepts, theories, and economic models.
8. Can appraise socio-economic issues and challenges and consider ethical implications when making economic judgments.
9. Able to articulate economic arguments and assess their soundness by utilizing empirical evidence based on a quantitative approach.
10. Can assess the performance and functioning of markets, institutions, and government entities in influencing and recommending economic policies.

After the completion of all compulsory courses in semester 4, students have the alternative to study under MBKM (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka) framework, which includes 8 (eight) activities outside the campus such as Internships/Industrial Practices, Projects in the Village, Student Exchange, Research, Entrepreneurship, Independent Studies/Projects, Humanitarian Projects and Teaching in Schools. Under Permendikbud Number 3 of 2020 on National Standards for Higher Education, University is required to give students the right to voluntarily (can be taken or not) the following activities:

1. Earning credits outside the university for 2 (two) semesters, or
2. Earning credits in different study programs at the same university for 1 (one) semester.

Students who take one of the activities in the MBKM Program must report their activities to Program Coordinator to ensure the appointment of 1 (one) Supervisor to guarantee the conversion process at the end of the semester. In addition, Partner Institutions will assign Mentor to help students with the whole process of MBKM activities. At the end of the internship period, students must submit MBKM reports to Supervisor as the basis for the conversion process. Once the Supervisor approves the report, students can get a maximum conversion of 20 credits. The assessment components in MBKM activities are:

1. Internship Activity Report
The Internship Reports will be converted into courses "Internship in Economics" (3 credits) or "Contemporary Issues in Economics" (3 credits).

2. Reflection Report and Routine Assessment
Internship Reflection Reports and Routine Assessments will be converted into "Business Networking" (2 credits)

3. Evaluation Form
The assessment on the Evaluation Form is given by the Mentor and converted into the course "Character and Soft Skills Development " (3 credits).

4. Professional Internship Report
To complete the conversion process of MBKM activities into 20 credits, students must prepare 4 (four) Professional Internship Reports. Each report will be converted into 3 (three) credits of courses that refer to elective courses.

While studying, students of the Economics Program can become part of the Teaching Assistant (TA) and Research Assistant (RA). The TA lead practicums in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics for Economics and Business, and Econometrics courses. The recruitment process is organized 2 (two) times a year to find the best candidates who master selected courses and have good public speaking skills. Students can follow Microeconomics and Macroeconomics TA recruitment with a minimum grade of B in each course. The recruitment process for Econometrics TA can be engaged by students who have passed the Introductory Econometrics and Advanced Econometrics courses: Time Series Econometrics or Microeconometrics. The recruitment process of Statistics for Economics and Business TA is suitable for students who have graduated from the respected course.

Prospective Teaching Assistants will undergo a series of tests which consists of administrative selection, written tests, interviews, and presentation. The TA of Statistics for Economics and Business must have the ability to use data processing software, such as SPSS and MS Excel, while Econometrics TA must pass the STATA test.

1. Virtual Office

   For further assistance on academic matters, students can directly contact the Program Coordinator through the Virtual Office every Monday to Friday, at 13.00 – 15.00 WIB via the following link:
   
   Zoom Meeting ID : 838 8798 7938
   Passcode : iefeb21

   Before joining the zoom meeting, students are expected to fill in the virtual service form that can be accessed
   

   Any suggestions can be addressed using the form.

2. Registration of Comprehensive Examinations

   Students may start writing the final project after passing a comprehensive exam held regularly twice a month. The exam consists of Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics and Statistics. The registration for the exam can be accessed
   

3. The End of Semester Evaluation

   At the end of each semester, students are expected to fill out the following academic evaluation form
   

1. Student Exchange

   Students who take part in student exchange activities abroad, either independently or within the MBKM program, are required to report to the Program Coordinator to facilitate the conversion process at the end of the semester by filling out the following link:
   

   Before filling out the form, students must discuss with the Program Coordinator related to the courses taken during the program.

2. Independent Internship, Independent Campus Internship, and Research

   Students who take part in Internships and Research activities, either independently or within the MBKM program, are required to report to the Program Coordinator to facilitate the conversion process at the end of the semester by filling out the following link:
   

   Before filling out the link, students must send a notification email to the Program Coordinator to acquire Supervisor.

3. KMMI

   Students who take the Micro-Credentials within the framework of the MBKM are required to report to the Program Coordinator to facilitate the conversion process at the end of the semester by filling out the following link:
   

4. Independent Study

   Students who participate in Independent Studies within the framework of the MBKM are required to report to the Program Coordinator to facilitate the conversion process at the end of the semester by filling out the following link:
   

   Before filling out the link, students must send a notification email to the Program Coordinator to acquire Supervisor.

5. Courses Outside the Study Program

   Students who take courses outside the Study Program, either within or outside Unpad, are required to report to the Program Coordinator to facilitate the conversion process at the end of the semester by filling out the following link:
   

6. Entrepreneurship

   Students who take entrepreneurial activities within the framework of the MBKM are required to report to the Program Coordinator to facilitate the conversion process at the end of the semester by filling out the following link:
   

   Before filling out the link, students must send a notification email to the Program Coordinator to acquire Supervisor.

7. MBKM Activities and Report to the Faculty

   It is important for the student who participates within the MBKM program to report the activities to the Faculty by filling out the following link: