Representatives from the University of Chichester visited Indonesia this week to celebrate a new partnership with Petra Christian University in East Java, where they are developing an international accounting degree programme.
The delegation, including Vice Chancellor Professor Symeon Dagkas, Director of Education Policy, Quality and Partnerships Katie Akerman, and Senior Lecturer in Accounting James Wright, met with academic leaders at Petra Christian University to plan a dual award undergraduate accounting programme that meets Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) standards.
The new programme will give students the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised qualification while studying in Indonesia, helping to improve their career prospects in the global job market.
This partnership is an important part of the University of Chichester’s international strategy and will help expand its presence in Southeast Asia, strengthening the University’s reputation and creating stronger links with higher education institutions across the region.
The project, funded by the British Council, also supports the University’s commitment to providing a career-focused, internationally relevant education.
Professor Symeon Dagkas said: “Our visit to Petra Christian University is an exciting step forward. By working together to develop a dual award accounting programme, we can give students access to internationally recognised qualifications while strengthening educational links between the UK and Indonesia. We look forward to developing a long-term partnership that benefits students, staff and employers in both countries.”
Katie Akerman, Director of Education Policy, Quality and Partnerships, said: “I was pleased to meet colleagues to commence the British Council-funded project enabling a UK–Indonesia dual award in Accounting that’s aligned with ACCA.”
During the trip to Indonesia, the University of Chichester group also visited Aventis Graduate School and London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) Malaysia. LSBF is about to introduce the BSc (Hons) Criminology, offered in collaboration with the University of Chichester with its inaugural intake in February 2027. Meanwhile the visit to Aventis celebrated the relationship between the two institutions, meeting regional demand for international education and industry-relevant degrees.
