Medan, September 7, 2026 — The Public Sector Accounting Study Program of the Faculty of Vocational Education of the Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) plays a role in strengthening internationalization through its involvement in the International Summer Course 2026, with the themed “Future-Proofing Global Business and Accounting: Digital Innovation, Sustainable Finance, and Governance”. The event, held online via Zoom, was officially opened on Monday (September 7, 2026) and brought together participants, academics, and academic civility in an international learning space.

The involvement of the Public Sector Accounting Study Program is not only evident in academic participation but also through a direct role in the organization of the event. The Head of the Public Sector Accounting Study Program at the Faculty of Vocational Education USU has been appointed as the Chairperson of the International Summer Course 2026, supported by 13 students from the Public Sector Accounting Study Program who are also involved as part of the committee.

The involvement provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in managing international scale academic activities. In addition to participating in the learning series, students also have the chance to engage in the processes of coordination, communication, and the execution of activities that feature international academics and participants.

The International Summer Course 2026 was opened with an Opening Ceremony attended by the Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Collaboration of Universitas Sumatera Utara, Prof. Dr. Eng. Himsar Ambarita, S.T., M.T., the Dean of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU, Prof. Dr. Isfenti Sadalia, S.E., ME. as well as a number of academics, lecturers, educational staff, and participants of the event.

In his speech, the Dean of the Faculty of Vocational Education USU stated that the implementation of the International Summer Course is part of the Vocational Faculty's commitment to strengthening internationalization, academic excellence, and cross-cultural engagement at Universitas Sumatera Utara.

Meanwhile, the Vice Rector for Research, Innovation, and Collaboration of USU expressed support for the program's implementation as part of strengthening academic activities and international collaboration.

Carrying the theme "Future-Proofing Global Business and Accounting," this program features cross-disciplinary learning that addresses strategic issues in global business and accounting development, particularly digital innovation, sustainable finance, and governance.

The involvement of the Public Sector Accounting Study Program in this program is one form of implementing internationalization at the study program level. Interaction with academics and participants from the international environment provides an opportunity to broaden academic horizons while introducing students to global perspectives that are relevant to developments in the field of accounting.

Beyond online academic activities, some participants of the International Summer Course 2026 will also participate in field visits to several tourist destinations and cultural sites in North Sumatra. These activities are expected to provide cross-cultural experiences while introducing the local potential of North Sumatra to international participants.

For students of Public Sector Accounting involved in the committee, this experience becomes part of the learning process outside the classroom. Participation in international activities provides opportunities to develop coordination, communication, teamwork skills, and event management while interacting with a more diverse academic environment.

Through this involvement, the Public Sector Accounting Study Program at the Faculty of Vocational Education USU not only contributes to the implementation of the International Summer Course 2026 but also opens up opportunities for students to gain international experience that aligns with the development of academic and professional competencies.

The International Summer Course 2026 is expected to be a step toward expanding international academic networks while strengthening students' readiness to face the increasingly dynamic changes in the world of business and accounting.