History

A Brief History of the Economics Doctoral Study Program

Economics Doctoral Study Program at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Udayana University (PSDIE FEB Unud) was established with permission from the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of National Education, through Decision Letter No. 1249/D/T/2009 dated July 31, 2009. Prior to 2017, PSDIE’s academic affairs were managed under the Graduate Program at Udayana University, while its administrative affairs were managed under the Faculty of Economics and Business, Udayana University (FEB Unud). The establishment of PSDIE FEB Unud was driven by the desire to accelerate improvements in public welfare, perceived as progressing too slowly due to the inflexibility of social institutions in capitalizing on emerging economic opportunities. PSDIE FEB Unud is designed to serve as an institutional platform for research and learning on the importance of strengthening existing social institutions in society to accelerate improvements in welfare. This program is highly beneficial for academics, NGOs, and practitioners in both government and business.

The PSDIE FEB Unud program is held at Jalan PB. Sudirman in Denpasar. As of the even semester of the 2022/2023 academic year, the PSDIE FEB Unud program had produced 111 alumni, and as of the even semester of 2024, there were 31 active students. PSDIE FEB Unud has been accredited with an “Excellent” rating based on LAMEMBA Decision No. 076/DE/A.5/AR.10/XII/2022. The academic degree conferred by PSDIE FEB Unud is Doctor (Dr.).

PSDIE FEB Unud is led by a program coordinator. The PSDIE coordinator is responsible for developing plans, providing guidance, coordinating, and evaluating the implementation of educational and teaching activities, research, and community service within the Doctoral Program, following coordination with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Planning in accordance with applicable regulations to ensure the smooth execution of duties. However, from its inception through 2017, the PSDIE at FEB Unud was managed by a chairperson and assisted by a secretary.

The following table presents a detailed overview of the leadership changes within the Economics Doctoral Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Udayana University (PSDIE FEB Unud), from its establishment to the present:

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*) Since 2018, the position of Head of the Department of Economics has been changed to Coordinator of the Economics Doctoral Study Program (Koprodi).