Introduction
In an increasingly interconnected global economy, higher education is no longer expected merely to provide students with theoretical knowledge. Universities are also required to prepare graduates with practical skills, communication abilities, adaptability, creativity, and international competencies.
The ability to communicate across cultures, understand global business environments, and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds has become an important advantage for young professionals.
Responding to these global demands, the Business and Professional English Program (BISPRO) at Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur offers an educational environment designed to develop students into competent, confident, and globally oriented professionals. With its combination of English proficiency, business communication, professional skills, and practical learning experiences, BISPRO provides students with a strong foundation to pursue careers not only in Indonesia but also in international and multinational environments.
Preparing Students for Multinational Companies
BISPRO’s educational approach is relevant to these demands because English communication is combined with business and professional competencies. Students are encouraged to develop themselves not only as language users but also as future professionals.
The combination of English proficiency, business knowledge, communication skills, industry exposure, digital literacy, cultural awareness, and professional confidence can become a valuable foundation for entering multinational companies.
Industry Collaboration & Professional Exposure
BISPRO’s learning environment is also strengthened through collaboration with media organizations and companies. The program has established partnerships and collaborative activities with institutions such as Tribunnews Jatim, Pelindo Terminal Teluk Lamong, and Jawa Pos.
These partnerships provide students with opportunities to gain insight into professional practices in journalism, media, corporate communication, logistics, business, and other industries. Exposure to established organizations can help students understand how the competencies they develop at university are applied in the workplace.
For students, industry collaboration can bridge the gap between academic learning and professional expectations. Instead of learning only from textbooks, students can observe, interact, ask questions, and learn from professionals who have direct experience in their respective fields.
This approach is particularly important in preparing students for multinational companies, where employers increasingly value candidates who possess not only academic knowledge but also communication skills, professional attitudes, adaptability, teamwork, and practical experience.
Broad and Global Career Prospects
BISPRO graduates have diverse career opportunities across various sectors. In hospitality and tourism, they can work as hotel staff, tour guides, travel consultants, tourism officers, customer relations officers, and airline service staff.
In the business sector, career options include marketing, human resources, corporate communication, export and import staff, and international trade.
Graduates can also pursue careers in digital media as content creators, social media specialists, journalists, reporters, and writers.
In language and education, they can become English teachers, tutors, translators, and interpreters.
In addition, BISPRO graduates can develop careers in entrepreneurship, international relations, and diplomacy, including roles in international organizations and government institutions.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
One of the important characteristics of contemporary higher education is the integration of classroom learning with real-world experiences. BISPRO UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur actively develops partnerships and collaborative learning opportunities with various institutions and organizations.
Among its collaborative partners are Rumah Pintar Cendekia, as well as the Submarine School (Sekolah Kapal Selam) of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL), Koarmada II, Surabaya. These collaborations provide opportunities for students to experience learning in contexts beyond conventional classroom settings.
The collaboration with the Indonesian Navy is also relevant to the university’s identity and commitment to values associated with national defense. Students can participate in collaborative classes related to the State Defense (Bela Negara) course, allowing them to understand that professional competence should be accompanied by responsibility, discipline, integrity, and contribution to the nation.
Such experiences are valuable because students are exposed to different professional environments and perspectives. They learn how communication, teamwork, discipline, and adaptability operate in real institutional settings.
Join BISPRO UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur and prepare yourself for a brighter future. Develop your skills, expand your network, build your confidence, and get ready to take your career to the international stage.
BISPRO UPN “Veteran” Jawa Timur — Empowering a Global-Ready Generation for a World Without Borders.
Penulis: Haiva noorajiza Sanjaya
Mahasiswa Program Studi English for Business and Professional Communication Universitas Pembangunan Nasional (UPN) “Veteran” Jawa Timur
Dosen Pengampu: Laksmi Diana, S.S., M.Pd.
Editor: Darsono. AR
Bahasa: Rahmat Alkafi
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