Students from the Applied Bachelor's Degree Program in Digital Office Administration at the Faculty of Vocational Education, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), expanded their global perspectives by participating in the International Undergraduate Seminar on Corporate Law and Ethics (IUSCLE) 2026, held at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia, on June 11, 2026.
The international seminar was attended by faculty supervisors and students from the Applied Bachelor's Degree Program in Digital Office Administration as part of the program's commitment to experiential international learning. The event brought together students, academics, and professionals from various higher education institutions to discuss strategic issues related to corporate law, business ethics, organizational governance, and the challenges facing today's professional world in the era of digital transformation.
Through their participation in IUSCLE 2026, students had the opportunity to broaden their academic knowledge while enhancing their critical thinking skills in addressing contemporary organizational issues. In addition to attending academic sessions, participants engaged with students from different countries, strengthening their cross-cultural communication skills, expanding their international networks, and building confidence in a global academic environment.
The participation also reflects the commitment of the Applied Bachelor's Degree Program in Digital Office Administration to supporting Universitas Sumatera Utara's vision of becoming an internationally competitive university. Exposure to an international academic environment is expected to produce graduates who possess not only strong technical competencies in digital office administration but also a global outlook, the ability to collaborate across cultures, and the adaptability required to succeed in an increasingly competitive global workforce.
For the participating students, the seminar provided valuable insights into the importance of ethics, integrity, and good governance in business and organizational practices. These values align closely with the competencies cultivated by the Applied Bachelor's Degree Program in Digital Office Administration, which aims to prepare professionals who are adaptive to technological advancements, organizational communication, and modern administrative practices.
Participation in the International Undergraduate Seminar on Corporate Law and Ethics (IUSCLE) 2026 at Universiti Putra Malaysia is expected to catalyze expanding international academic collaboration involving both students and faculty members of the Applied Bachelor's Degree Program in Digital Office Administration. Through international initiatives such as academic seminars, student exchanges, collaborative research, and community engagement programs, the program continues to strengthen the quality of vocational education that is innovative, globally oriented, and responsive to future workforce demands.