On August 29, 2024, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta Communication Science Study Program held an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum briefing event for new students for the 2024/2025 academic year. The event took place in the campus auditorium and was attended by new students, lecturers, and faculty. This briefing aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the OBE curriculum that will be applied during their studies in the Communication Science Study Program.
OBE-based curriculum is an educational approach that focuses on achieving specific learning outcomes or learning outcomes. In this case, students are directed to achieve certain competencies that have been designed by the study program, in accordance with the needs of the world of work and the development of the communication industry. Through the implementation of this curriculum, the Communication Science Study Program is committed to producing graduates who not only understand communication theory, but are also able to apply it in a broader professional and social context.
In his remarks, the Head of the Communication Science Study Program, Dr. Rama.Kertamukti, said that the implementation of the OBE curriculum is an important step in improving the quality of education in the Communication Science Study Program. “With the OBE curriculum, we hope that students can be better prepared to face global challenges. Each course we arrange has clear learning outcomes, and students will be assessed based on their ability to achieve these outcomes,” said Dr. Rama.
He also explained that the OBE curriculum provides more space for students to develop practical skills, including communication skills, critical analysis, and creativity. The students will not only be assessed from the academic side, but also from the mastery of competencies that can be directly applied in the world of work. That way, graduates of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Communication Science Study Program are expected to have high competitiveness in the industrial world and be ready to face the digital revolution.
In addition, Dr. Rama, emphasized the importance of student involvement in research and practical projects as part of OBE-based learning. He underlined that the Communication Science Study Program has facilitated various collaborative projects between lecturers and students, as well as providing opportunities for students to engage in internships in the communication industry.
This briefing session was also filled with presentations from several lecturers regarding the implementation of the OBE curriculum in more detail. Students were given an explanation of the core courses, elective courses, and how the evaluation will be carried out based on the expected learning outcomes. The lecturers explained that each course has been designed to form competencies that are in line with industry needs, such as the ability to communicate with digital media, content management, and media research skills.

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