After going through the verification and validation process by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology team which was attended by dozens of prospective development partners, Hamzanwadi University entered the top 5 that were trusted to help accelerate the implementation of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology's priority program in the field of Independent Curriculum Implementation (IKM).

"Hamzanwadi University's success in entering the top 5 prospective partners to accelerate IKM is clear evidence of the dedication and quality of education that has been recognized by the government," said Director of Cooperation Dr. M. Halqi who was present at the discussion of the PKS draft in Bekasi, Wednesday (08/16/2023).

In order to strengthen Hamzanwadi University as a partner in implementing the independent curriculum (IKM), a Cooperation Agreement will be carried out between the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology and Hamzanwadi University. Through this collaboration, it is hoped that it can produce graduates who are better prepared to face the demands of the world of work.

Halqi emphasized that the entry of this university into the selected group is expected to contribute significantly to bringing positive changes in the world of Indonesian education, following the principles of a curriculum that is more flexible and relevant to the needs of the times.

Involvement in the priority program of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Hamzanwadi University has a great opportunity to collaborate with other educational institutions, share the best experiences, and design strategic steps that will direct IKM more effectively and sustainably.

"This university is committed to providing a substantial contribution in forming graduates who are more adaptive, creative, and highly competitive, who will be ready to face the challenges of the global world," he explained.

He further explained that IKM is a higher education innovation that gives students more freedom to choose courses and study paths according to their interests and potential, while still following the established curriculum framework.

"We hope that through this program, Hamzanwadi University graduates will have competencies that are more relevant to the demands of the world of work, because they have the flexibility to combine cross-disciplinary courses," he concluded.