Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Undergraduate Program of the Department of Communication Science (PSDK) Universitas Indonesia are equipped with nationally and internationally recognized academic qualifications:

• Regular Program: Graduates obtain the academic degree of Bachelor of Social Sciences (S.I.Kom.).
• International Special Class Program (KKI): Graduates earn a double degree, consisting of a degree from Universitas Indonesia and a degree from a partner university abroad, in accordance with their chosen specialization.

The PSDK curriculum is adaptively designed to respond to the dynamics of the global communication industry. Career opportunities for graduates are widely distributed across various strategic sectors, aligned with the four main specializations we offer: Media Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising.

The exceptionally high demand and trust from the industry toward PSDK UI graduates are clearly reflected in the results of the Tracer Study (alumni tracking survey). Based on comprehensive data gathered from our alumni, the following is a snapshot of our graduates’ performance in the professional world:

1. Employment Speed

The majority of UI Communication Science graduates experience a relatively short waiting period to enter the workforce after graduation:

• < 3 Months: 56.5% secure their first job immediately.
• 3 – 6 Months: 23.9% are absorbed into the workforce.
• 7 – 12 Months: The remainder are absorbed during this period.

2. Job Profile in the Industry

Our graduates are trusted to fill various strategic positions, ranging from operational to managerial levels:

• Professional Staff: 60%
• Manager: 17.4%
• Supervisor: 16.5%
• Executive / C-Level: 6.1%

3. Distribution of Institutions and Companies

PSDK UI alumni possess high career flexibility and are distributed across various types of organizations:

1. National Private Companies: 35.7%
2. Foreign Private (Multidnational) Companies: 33%
3. Government Institutions / Bureaucracy: 8.3%
4. State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN): 6.5%
5. Entrepreneurs / Business Owners: 5.7%
6. Social Institutions / NGOs: 2.2%
7. Other Sectors: 11.7%

4. Top Three Main Industry Sectors

The majority of alumni develop their professional careers within the following three main sectors:

• Communication and Information Sector (24.8%)
• Finance and Insurance Sector (9.1%)
• Wholesale and Retail Trade Sector (7%)