The Need for Interdisciplinary Programs at the Postgraduate Levels: A Study of the Saturation of Existing Study Programs

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10.2991/978-2-38476-152-4_139How to use a DOI?

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Interdisciplinary Programs; Market Demand; Future Study Programs; Sustainable Programs

Abstract

In recent years, the landscape of higher education has undergone significant transformation due to advancements in knowledge, technology, and globalization. In the context of developing countries, there have been rapid expansions of interdisciplinary programs at higher education levels, with a growing emphasis on postgraduate education. However, many of these countries continue to rely heavily on monodisciplinary study programs, which can lead to a saturation of knowledge and skills within specific disciplines. This semi-qualitative study aims to explore the emerging need for interdisciplinary postgraduate pro- grams in developing countries, considering the limitations of traditional existing programs, and the potential benefits that interdisciplinary approaches can offer. Through primary data analysis, there are inseparable aspects to be considered to propose more sustainable programs, i.e. market demand, public interests, cross- disciplinary, curriculum design, collaboration, and sustainability. Some potential sectors to be proposed include cross-sector programs, i.e. data science and public health, sustainable programs (economics, environment, and social studies), digital media psychology, biomedical and regenerative medicine, global business and intercultural communication, and artificial intelligence (AI) based programs.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Bambang Yulianto
AU  - Sueb
AU  - Harmanto
AU  - Hasan Subekti
AU  - Prima Vidya Asteria
AU  - Ika D. C. Arifah
AU  - Puspita S. Sukardani
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/12/19
TI  - The Need for Interdisciplinary Programs at the Postgraduate Levels: A Study of the Saturation of Existing Study Programs
BT  - Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Arts and Humanities 2023 (IJCAH 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1373
EP  - 1381
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-152-4_139
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-152-4_139
ID  - Yulianto2023
ER  -