University of Bunda Mulia
The University of Bunda Mulia is one of the major Indonesian private universities, located in North Jakarta, Indonesia.
Based on the selection made by the Directorate General of Higher Education from March to June 2006 to more than 2,000 universities in Indonesia, by the method of information filtering using the inputs from EPSBED, BAN PT, layoffs A1, A2, A3 and B, TPSDP, DUE, QUE and INHERE, as well as from such public TEMPO & Weekly Magazine, the result was the election of 156 universities that were considered eligible for the selection to a more advanced stage. In connection with this advanced selection, UBM was selected as one of the universities included in the Promising Indonesian Universities. At that time, in , UBM was ranked one of seven universities were selected.
The election of the higher education institutions that fall into the category of Promising Universities, conducted an intensive evaluation mechanism and based on proposals submitted by the universities were selected at an early stage. The selection criteria and weight are as follows:
- The awards - 30%
- Campus life - 20%
- Facilities - 10%
- Research and devotion to the public - 25%
- International cooperation - 15%
The progress of academic and non-academic' reforms by the Yayasan Pendidikan Bunda Mulia have produced the increase of number of its graduates, the construction of its new campus situated in the North Jakarta, as well as the new investment in the information technology infrastructure.
History
The embryo of the University of Bunda Mulia was from the merger of two higher-education institutions, Bunda Mulia's School of Informatics and Information Management and Bunda Mulia's School of Economics.It was started from the establishment of the Bunda Mulia Information Management and Computer Academy by decrees of December 11, 1986 and March 30, 1987. Then, in 1995 by decree of the Directorate General of Higher Education dated October 10, 1995, the AMIK Bunda Mulia transformed into the STMIK Bunda Mulia.
The STMIK Bunda Mulia was granted permission by the Indonesian government to change its status into the "University of Bunda Mulia", in which was included the granting of the incorporation of STMIK Bunda Mulia and STIE Bunda Mulia and the addition of new study programs to form its new university status.
Along with the improvement of the Bunda Mulia's higher-education status in 2003, Yayasan Pendidikan Bunda Mulia developed a second campus situated in Jl. Lodan Kingdom No. 2, North Jakarta, with a land area of 45,000 m2. Compared to the first campus which is located on Jl. AM Sangaji No. 20, Central Jakarta, the new campus is more sophisticated, and equipped with the latest information technology facilities and infrastructures, as well as the high-speed Internet connection.
Study programs
UBM has study programs as follows:Three-Years Degree Diploma
- Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
Bachelors Degree
- Information Systems, which is equivalent to Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
- Engineering Informatics, which is equivalent to Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or Bachelor of Information Technology or BE)
- Industrial Engineering, which is equivalent to Bachelor of Engineering
- Visual Communication Design, which is equivalent to Bachelor of Design
- Management, which is equivalent to Bachelor of Business
- Accounting, which is equivalent to Bachelor of Accountancy
- Psychology, which is equivalent to Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Communication Studies
- English Language and Culture, which is equivalent to Bachelor of Arts in Literature
- Chinese Language and Culture, which is equivalent to Bachelor of Arts in Literature
- Hospitality and Tourism, which is equivalent to Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management
Masters Degree
- Magister Manajemen, which is equivalent to Master of Management or Master of Business Administration
- Magister Komputer, which is equivalent to Master of Information Technology
- Magister Ilmu Komunikasi, which is equivalent to Master of Science in Communication Studies
UBM logo
Meaning of typography
The typography of UBM's logo, which is an acronym of the University of Bunda Mulia, is in lowercase and representing UBM's spirit of humility in its journey to always provide significant contributions to the development of information technology.Circle ellipse with a point-point graded curriculum symbolizes the University of Bunda Mulia's search to improve the quality of human resources engaged in globalization and the flow of information.
Meaning of colors
- Blue is the color of engineering/technology.
- Creamy yellow symbolizes the advanced nature of thinking, innovative, sharp and brilliant in thought.
- Gray represents the progress of thought, modernity, and intelligence.
Honors and awards
- In October 2012, two students from the Science of Communication study program became the star of an advertisement promotion "Take Me Out Indonesia" in Indosiar which will be shown for a whole month.
- In June 2012, students became one-two winner on favorite category by Facebook for the 2012 Marching Mascot Competition which was held by GrandmasHotels.com.
- In June 2012, the basketball team won second place in the Student Basketball League National Division.
- In May 2012, students in the UBM achievement in Communication Festival event held Multimedia University Department of Communication Studies National, Serpong-Tangerang. Communication Studies Program Representative UBM became finalists and winners of the competitions held at the event.
- In May 2012, a student, with her essay titled Facing Global Challenges with Condensed National identity got to national selection in an essay competition which was held by STAIN Purwokerto in cooperation with LPM Obsesi Bahasa.
- In April 2012, students reached national level in the Chinese Bridge competition at university level 11th selection Jakarta organized by the Chinese Education Coordinating Board Jakarta.
- In April 2012, representatives of the Language and Cultural Studies Program English ranked third in the national competition Champion Spelling Bee held at the University of Indonesia entitled ASEAN Law Students Association National English Competition.
- UBM qualify as a top 20 team national standard English debate in the event European Union Varsity Debate Championship 2011, held on 17–18 November 2011 at Usmar Ismail Hall, Jakarta Film Center Building. The event was held twice, sponsored by the EU Delegation led by Charles Whitley. The competition involved 89 teams from universities throughout Indonesia. They competed for the trophy of the EU delegation and the opportunity to attend training in the office of the Delegation of the European Union.