The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) organized in-person training and convocation for the prospective graduates on Thursday (15/09) located in the Second Campus’s Sports Center UMS.

Of 705 prospective graduates, 157 students received cumlaude predicate. There were 291 male students and 414 female students. The most numerous graduates came from the Management department with a total of 378 graduates, meanwhile, the Developmental Economics department had 199 graduates and the Accounting department had 126.

The Dean of FEB UMS, Prof. Dr. Anton Setyawan, S.E, M.Si advised the prospective graduates to use their time effectively to start pursuing their dreams to be successful in the professional world.

“So it is the right time, the right momentum after the next Saturday (the first-period graduation 2022/2023) to pursue your dreams. You can be optimistic because you have competency, expertise, and life skill to be applied in the employment. I hope you all, 705 prospective graduates will be successful in the professional world,” he said.

On the same occasion, one of the 2003 Accounting department Alumni, Nugroho Edi Purno Atmojo, delivered several directions to the students.

The Branch Manager of BRI Wonogiri prompted all students to take constructive criticism. “With our confidence, by the good name of UMS, we believe that you can have your dream job and a good career. I hope in the future, God will ease your way, not meet any obstacles and slander. Do not be arrogant and boastful. Because we can not take constructive criticism and ideas by doing so,” Nugroho said. The program ended by taking group photos accompanied by Wamsinomi, a Student Activity Unit in music and event organizer.