SBM ITB, especially the Master & Doctor of Science in Management (MSM-DSM) study program, for the first time held a “Postgraduate Online Summer Research Bootcamp.” It is held on July 26-August 6, 2021, with the theme “Business trends in emerging markets: digging up research opportunities.” Through this event, SBM ITB wants to strengthen the research skills and scientific development of business management for the people of Indonesia and the world.

Director of the MSM-DSM study program Yuliani Dwi Lestari said that strengthening research skills is critical for forming quality human resources and is vital for increasing the competitiveness of a country. Through research, we are required to think creatively and innovatively while still referring to scientific principles so that we can make a significant contribution to science and management.

Besides being offered to students and the general public in Indonesia, this event was also attended by participants from abroad such as Malaysia, Cambodia, Taiwan, Pakistan, Netherland, Cook Island, India, and China.

In terms of speakers, this event was supported by lecturers from SBM ITB, international lecturers, namely Prof. Kyoichi Kijima from Japan and Dr. Bunjira Makond from Thailand, as well as support from experts from Bappenas, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance, and also the NCSTT Research Center (National Center of Sustainable Transport & Technology).

Yuliani explained that this series of POSReB events was designed starting with descriptions of the challenges faced by developing countries from various aspects such as the economy, food sector, sustainable transportation, and the digital sector. For example, the health and food sector is strategic in Indonesia, especially during the pandemic. However, it is still experiencing complex problems starting from managing supply chains, distribution, and other operations. In the field of technology, digitization is also an inevitable trend. During a pandemic, the implementation of WFH and online schools relies on digital technology. However, how Indonesia needs to have a comprehensive strategy in infrastructure distribution, equitable insight in technology adoption and ensuring the adoption of digital technology provides significant added value to the business world in general.

“In addition, this event is also equipped with data analytics tutorial sessions such as text mining, statistical analysis, and also bibliometric analysis, and equally important is writing coaching sessions for students. Participants should be able to make research proposals. Next year, we will carry out this activity with a different theme, and we hope that there will be more and diverse participants,” said Yuliani.

Another exciting thing about this activity is that the MSM-DSM study program will provide scholarship opportunities for the three best participants to continue their studies at MSM-DSM SBM ITB. This can be seen from the application letters sent by prospective participants. The majority wrote that the participants’ interest was due to the exciting and essential design of the activity and hoped to get further study opportunities at SBM ITB.

The best participants in 2021 who are assessed based on the performance, attendance, quality of research proposals, quality of presentations are as follows:

3 Best participants:

  1. Terrylina Arvinta Monoarfa (Indonesia)
  2. Rizka Nadhira (Indonesia)
  3. Leonard Smith Son of Jais (Malaysia)

Best engaged participant: Sathish Kumar Velayuthan (Malaysia)

Best presenter: Nur Fatma Husna Binti Majid (Malaysia)