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Information Technology

Undergraduate Program

The Undergraduate Program in Information Technology focuses on developing knowledge in Data Science and Intelligent Systems to produce excellent, professional graduates with global competitiveness. The program provides an education that equips students with academic competencies, technical skills, and an understanding of ethics and professional responsibility in applying information technology. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in information technology, data analysis, artificial intelligence, server and network security, information technology infrastructure management, and multidisciplinary aspects that support the development of data-driven computing solutions. Students are also equipped with teamwork skills, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to technological advancements. In the research field, the study program encourages the development of data-driven and artificial intelligence-based innovations relevant to industry and societal needs. Additionally, the study program actively engages in community service activities by applying research findings to enhance information literacy and technology-based solutions.

Graduates of the Information Technology study program have competencies in systematically applying information technology theories and practices, developing data-driven computing solutions, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and building technology-based entrepreneurship.

Undergraduate Program in Information Technology
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History

2007

The proposal for the establishment of the Undergraduate Program in Information Technology was submitted in early 2007 with the goal of adding one more study program within the computing discipline, in addition to the Undergraduate Program in Computer Science that had been established in 2002. However, at that time, in the nomenclature rules of the Directorate General of Higher Education (Dikti), the name Information Technology Study Program was not yet known. This study program was still confused with the name of the study program known at that time as the Informatics Study Program, which was actually another name for the Computer Science Study Program. After discussions with the Director General of Higher Education, a decree was finally issued for the establishment of the study program, but under the name of the Undergraduate Program in Software Engineering. Thus, the Undergraduate Program in Software Engineering was officially established in 2007. Through Dikti Decree No. 1629/D/T/2007 dated July 16, 2007. In the early days of its establishment, this study program was managed under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences of Universitas Sumatera Utara (FMIPA USU). At the end of 2007, the Decree of the Director General of Higher Education No. 163/KEP/DIKTI/2007, dated November 27, 2007, on the Structuring and Codification of Study Programs in Higher Education Institutions. The naming of undergraduate (S-1) computer study programs is as follows: 1. Informatics Engineering (S-1); 2. Computer Systems (S-1); and 3. Information Systems (S-1) In this naming system, it can be seen that there is no place for the Undergraduate Programs in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Therefore, USU took the policy to adjust the naming of these two study programs to become the Undergraduate Program in Information Systems and the Undergraduate (S-1) Program in Informatics Engineering.

2010

However, the naming system proposed by the Director General of Higher Education received challenges from various higher education institutions, especially those with computer study programs, due to the controversy that arose because many study programs were not accommodated in the new naming system. Asosiasi Perguruan Tinggi Informatika dan Komputer (APTIKOM or the Association of Informatics and Computer Higher Education Institutions) finally resolved this issue by proposing a system of naming and structuring study programs in the field of Informatics and Computers. The result was the Circular Letter of the Director General of Higher Education No. 1030/D/T/2010 on the Structuring of Nomenclature for Psychology, Communication, Computer, and Landscape Study Programs.

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Vision & Mission

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To become a superior and professional study program in the development of knowledge in the field of Information Technology with emphasis on Data Science and Intelligent System to produce graduates with global competitiveness.

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  1. To organize education with excellent academic competence and professionalism in mastering the field of Information Technology that is specialized in the fields of Data Science and Intelligent System.
  2. To organize and develop research and dissemination of research results through planned, innovative, and quality scientific publications in accordance with global developments in the fields of Data Science and Intelligent System.
  3. To improve information literacy in society through the application of research results, service, and cooperation to elements of society.
  4. Strengthening cooperation and collaboration across multidisciplinary and multicultural fields through the implementation of the Tri Dharma of higher education.
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Goals & Targets

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  1. To implement a Competency-Based Curriculum in accordance with the Graduate Profiles to improve the quality of innovative learning management in the Information Technology Study Program, especially in the fields of Data Science and Intelligent System.
  2. To produce graduates who are professional, devoted, innovative, resilient, competent, have a culture of research, have achievements, and have competitive abilities in the field of Information Technology at national and international levels.
  3. To produce research that is innovative, follows technological developments, is community-based, has good scientific ethics in terms of quality and quantity, and is disseminated through scientific papers both nationally and internationally specialized in the fields of Data Science and Intelligent Systems.
  4. To produce research that raises local potential related to culture and history packaged in the form of information technology and disseminated through scientific papers both nationally and internationally.
  5. To organize services, community service activities, and cooperation with the scientific community within the scope of international, university, government, private, and society through the utilization of research laboratories, the channeling of scientific literacy, community problem solving on an ongoing basis in the fields of Data Science and Intelligent System.
  6. To organize community service in the field of information technology that can increase knowledge and open business opportunities for society.
  7. To increase institutional cooperation of Study Programs in the field of Education at national and international levels.
  8. To increase institutional cooperation of Study Programs in the field of Research at national and international levels.
  9. To increase institutional cooperation of Study Programs in the field of Community Service at national and international levels.
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Organization Structure

Dedy Arisandi, S.T., M.Kom. Dedy Arisandi S.T., M.Kom. Head Of Undergraduate Program In Information Technology Dr. Baihaqi Siregar, S.Si., M.T. Dr. Baihaqi Siregar S.Si., M.T. Ivan Jaya Ivan Jaya S.Si., M.Kom. Ainul Hizriadi, S.Kom., M.Sc Ainul Hizriadi S.Kom., M.Sc Ulfi Andayani, S.Kom., M.Kom Ulfi Andayani S.Kom., M.Kom Dr. Mohammad Fadly Syah Putra, M.Sc Dr. Mohammad Fadly Syah Putra M.Sc Dani Gunawan, S.T., M.T. Dani Gunawan S.T., M.T. Umaya Ramadhani Putri Nasution Umaya Ramadhani Putri Nasution S.TI., M.Kom. Fahrurrozi Lubis, B.IT., M.Sc.IT Fahrurrozi Lubis B.IT., M.Sc.IT Annisa Fadhillah Pulungan Annisa Fadhillah Pulungan S.Kom., M.Kom Rossy Nurhasanah, S.Kom., M.Kom Rossy Nurhasanah S.Kom., M.Kom Muhammad Safri Lubis, S.T., M.Com. Muhammad Safri Lubis S.T., M.Com. Ade Sarah Huzaifah, S.Kom., M.Kom Ade Sarah Huzaifah S.Kom., M.Kom Rendra Mahardika, M.Kom Rendra Mahardika M.Kom Lia Silviana, S.TI., M.Kom Lia Silviana S.TI., M.Kom Sarah Purnamawati, S.T., M.Sc. Sarah Purnamawati S.T., M.Sc. Prof. Dr. Romi Fadillah Rahmat, B.Comp.Sc., M.Sc. Prof. Dr. Romi Fadillah Rahmat B.Comp.Sc., M.Sc. Seniman, S.Kom., M.Kom. Seniman S.Kom., M.Kom. Fanindia Purnamasari, S.TI., M.IT Fanindia Purnamasari S.TI., M.IT
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Students Organization

HIMATIF

HIMATIF

HIMATIF USU is a student association of the Undergraduate Program in Information Technology at Universitas Sumatera Utara that has been established for 13 years.