Overview of the Faculty of Economics and Business
Shaping Future Leaders in Economics, Management, Accounting,
and Business with an Agro-industrial & Environmental Outlook.
Faculty of Economics and Business
The Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Jember (FEB UNEJ) is one of the leading faculties at the University of Jember. The faculty focuses on the development of economic, management, and accounting sciences with an environmental and agro-industrial perspective, with the vision of becoming an internationally reputable institution.
History of the Faculty of Economics and Business
Milestones and historical journey of institutional development
Inaugural Meeting for Faculty Opening
The Rector of UNITA Jember along with the board of the UNITA Jember Foundation met with the Head of Banyuwangi Region to discuss the establishment of the Tawanalun Faculty of Economics in Banyuwangi. The Regional Government welcomed the plan with several conditions.
Opening of Tawang Alun Faculty
With the blessing of the Regional Government, the Faculty of Economics of Tawang Alun Private University in Banyuwangi Regency was officially opened. The event was attended by the Regent of Banyuwangi, Mr. R. Soegito Natasagito, BPH Members Mr. R. Djoko Soeroso, Dr. R. Ahmad, Mr. R.Th. Soengedi, and Mr. E. Utrecht from UNITA Jember. The Dean of the Faculty of Economics was held by Mr. E. Utrecht, with Soeryopoetro as the Faculty Secretary. The first lecture took place at the Regency Pendopo with 100 students.
The Struggle for Nationalization
Upon learning that Ministry of PTIP Decree No. 11/1963 dated January 5, 1963, did not include the Faculty of Economics in Banyuwangi, the preparatory committee urged UNITA Jember to immediately finalize the nationalization process. The founders departed for Jakarta and jointly urged the Minister of PTIP.
Official Nationalization into University of Jember
Under Ministry of PTIP Decree No. 151/1964, the Faculty of Economics of Tawang Alun Private University in Banyuwangi was officially nationalized into the University of Jember. Prof. Mr. E. Utrecht remained as Dean, and Drs. Soeryopoetro served on behalf of the Banyuwangi Regency Regional Government.
Status Change to Branch Faculty
Based on Rector Decree No. 583/UA/22/65 signed by Acting Rector Lieutenant Colonel of the Indonesian Army Winoto, the faculty status was changed to a Branch Faculty of Economics under the supervision of the University of Jember Coordination Council in Banyuwangi.
Temporary Closure of the Branch Faculty
The University of Jember Faculty of Economics Branch in Banyuwangi was closed following a decree by the Minister of Education and Culture ordering the closure of all faculty branches across public universities to be reintegrated with their parent institutions.
Utilizing the Former Campus
The campus previously provided by the Banyuwangi Regency Government was temporarily used for skills education and training before being relocated to the Youth Skills Training Center (PLKP) in Labanasem, Kabat District, Banyuwangi.
Establishment of the PAAP Institution
Upon the initiative of University of Jember Rector Soetardjo SH and Regent Col. Djoko Supaat Slamet, a non-degree higher education institution (PAAP) was established based on Ministry of Education and Culture Decree No. 042/II/1907 and realized through Rector Decree No. 5617/V3207/1976.
Inauguration of PAAP
PAAP was officially inaugurated at the Banyuwangi Regency Pendopo by Rector Soetardjo DH, attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Economics, University of Jember, Drs. Hardiyanto Purbangkoro, and Regent Lieutenant Colonel of the Indonesian Army Djoko Sutana Wijaya.
Closure of the Banyuwangi PAAP Program
At the Banyuwangi Regency Pendopo, Rector Drs. P. Warsito accompanied by Regent Djoko Wasito officially closed the Banyuwangi PAAP program following the Ministry of Education and Culture decree regarding Business Administration Science. All PAAP students had successfully completed their studies and were serving across Indonesia.