Depok-As a commitment to providing practical vocational education, the Office Administration study program, Vocational Education Program, University of Indonesia (UI), recently held an industrial visit to PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero). This activity provided students with the opportunity to directly observe professional administrative practices and the work culture at one of Indonesia’s strategic state-owned enterprises. The visit also served as part of an experiential learning program, where theories learned in lectures were combined with real-world practices in the transportation industry.
During the visit, students received direct presentations from the Corporate Secretary and ASDP’s management team on the company profile, digital transformation in administration, and customer service strategies that support inter-island transportation mobility. They were also given a tour of operational facilities to observe firsthand the work standards, administrative coordination, and implementation of work ethics in the daily life of a state-owned enterprise.
This industrial visit was also accompanied by the Head of the Office Administration Study Program, Radityo Kusumo Santoso, S.I.A., M.M., CPM (Asia), as well as other permanent lecturers, Mohammad Ridha, M.Si.; Istiadi, S.E., M.M., M.Si.; Mila Viendyasari, S.Sos., M.Si.; and Siti Fatimah, S.Pd., M.Pd. As a study program that focuses on preparing professionals in the field of office administration and management, this activity is an important part of the learning process. This activity is carried out as an effort to maintain the relevance of the curriculum to real needs in the world of work.
(Photo: Greeting by the Head of the Office Administration Study Program, Radityo Kusumo Santoso, S.I.A., M.M., CPM (Asia), during the company visit)
Radityo said, “Through this activity, we hope students will understand how office administration concepts are actually applied in practice, particularly in the transportation industry like ASDP. This experience is crucial for them to be more adaptable and prepared to face the challenges of the working world.”
Radityo further explained that through visits like this, students will gain field experience that will impact their career readiness. Going forward, UI Vocational will expand its collaboration with the business and industrial world to create a learning experience that is applicable, collaborative, and aligned with the competency needs of the professional world.
(Photo: Atmosphere of a company visit to PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry)
Salah satu mahasiswa, Nayla Khansa, mengungkapkan pengalaman berkesan selama kunjungan berlangsung. “Kami bisa melihat langsung bagaimana koordinasi administrasi dan manajemen dokumen dijalankan dengan profesional. Kunjungan ini membuka wawasan kami tentang pentingnya kompetensi, ketelitian, dan efisiensi dalam dunia kerja nyata,” tutupnya.
