DIVERSITY, EQUALITY and INCLUSION

UPM values diversity and strives to preserve it. This is expressed in its commitment, struggle, and mission to positively impact the development of a pluralistic, diverse, and progressive country.

The term “plurality” refers to Indonesia’s inherited genetic diversity and the diversity of gender, ethnicity, class, biology, religion, and socioeconomic strata, as embodied in the equity values described below.

In addition, pluralism is also found in the disciplines developed at UPM: Business and Economics, STEM, Law, and International Relations; along with academic activities: seminars, research, and publication of scientific papers, and public lectures. Diversity is also evident in the range of businesses that UPM expects to gain from its mission of knowledge development: large, medium, small, and micro enterprises (MSMEs), as well as transnational, national, local, and village businesses.

Diversity is also reflected in Teaching processes. UPM’s initiatives to promote diversity in education include the following:

1. International students enrolled in courses at UPM include those from the United States, the Netherlands, Japan, Malaysia, and Uzbekistan.
2. Asian Business Case Program that involves participants from Singapore and South Korea
3. Involving Scholarly Academic and Practice Academic qualified educators with a range of institutional experiences (Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Griffith University, James Cook University, RMIT University, Nagoya University of Commerce and Business, and PwC Australia).

Diversity is also offered in the courses at UPM:

Religious Study and Community Development Program

Diversity is also present in national cultural acculturation student events such as: Artweek, Traditional Music Group and SEMESTA

The fundamental principles of equity are outlined in both the Universitas Prasetiya Mulya Statute and the Strategic Plan (Renstra) for the university’s 2022–2026 academic year. According to history, UPM was born from the concerns of the founders who aspired to realize equity in business ownership. This value is stated clearly in the fifth UPM basic value, which is non-discrimination, in its simplest form, is the commitment to treat individuals equally or not to act discriminatively based on diverse value towards people both outside and within the institution. This value is the cornerstone of the organization’s attempts to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders. It is also associated with a sense of unity and mutual respect.

Equity in UPM can be reflected in the following activities:

1. Student Admission: All applicants must be considered equally and transparently, regardless of their background, gender, color, ethnicity, or religion.
2. Teaching and Learning Process: Lecturers must provide lecture material in a fair and objective way, without favoring any students. In addition, assignments and tests must be assessed fairly and consistently, using clear and measurable criteria. Students have equal opportunity to learn and grow without being hampered by physical, economic, or social constraints.
3. Campus Life: All members of the academic community should have equitable access to campus facilities such as libraries, laboratories, and sports fields. Furthermore, student organizations should be open to all students who choose to participate without discrimination.

The concept of inclusion can be viewed as a natural extension of UPM’s dedication to diversity and the pursuit of equality. Respect for differences and refrain from discriminating against all people based on those differences will result in inclusive attitudes and behaviors that welcome and include all people, regardless of their differences. UPM aims to achieve inclusion, which means embracing everyone or reaching out to the broadest possible range of people, by disseminating entrepreneurial practices and business management to a larger circle, including village development and the development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

The scholarship program (Young Scholar Indonesia, Bakti Indonesia, tuition aid) is one example of UPM’s inclusive approach. The existence of this scholarship expands the chances for prospective UPM students to pursue their education.

Furthermore, UPM provides and facilitates access to education for groups with disabilities. The UPM classroom arrangement allows wheelchair users to sit in the classroom.