Parepare, Indonesia – The Postgraduate Program of the State Islamic Institute (IAIN) Parepare held a virtual Focus Group Discussion (FGD) via Zoom with Nour Global Education on June 12, 2024. The FGD aimed to . The event was attended by the Director of the Postgraduate Program, Dr. Islamul Haq, and the Director of Nour Global Education, Dr. Mahkamah Mahdi.
This strategic partnership is designed to expand the international reach of IAIN Parepare’s postgraduate curriculum by integrating several courses into Nour Global’s short course programs. Among the courses discussed were Innovation in Islamic Financial Contracts and Islamic Economic and Business Law, which will be delivered to international participants through Nour Global.
Dr. Islamul Haq emphasized that this collaboration is a concrete step toward the internationalization of IAIN Parepare’s academic programs. “We are committed to bringing our academic strengths to a global audience, especially in the fields of Islamic economics and law. This partnership enables us to share knowledge globally while enhancing the reputation of Indonesia’s Islamic higher education,” he stated.
Dr. Mahkamah Mahdi expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating that the integration of IAIN Parepare’s expertise into Nour Global’s short courses would be highly beneficial for international students interested in contemporary Islamic finance and legal systems.
The FGD concluded with both parties agreeing on a detailed implementation roadmap, including quality assurance measures and joint academic supervision for the collaborative courses.
This initiative marks an important milestone in IAIN Parepare’s efforts to internationalize its postgraduate programs and contributes meaningfully to the global development of Islamic studies.