Strengthening its partnership within the ASEAN region, the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) through the College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka (UHAMKA), Indonesia on July 5, 2023.
The partnership intends to intensify the academic and research collaboration of both universities and explore opportunities to develop and enrich other possible activities.
Dr. Edgar A. Orden, University President, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zulpahmi, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business led the MOU signing while Dr. Ravelina R. Velasco, Acting VP for Academic Affairs, Dr. Karenina Romualdo, Acting Dean of the CBAA, Dr. Tohirin - Vice Dean of FEB-UHAMKA, and Dr. Herri Mulyono, Head of Scientific Publication of UHAMKA served as witnesses.
In his message, Dr. Orden acknowledged the efforts of CBAA for having the initiative to go beyond what is expected of them. He also recommended that both parties pursue the possibility of offering a joint degree program to further strengthen the partnership.
Also present are officials from both universities led by Dr. Armando N. Espino Jr., VP for Research and Extension, Dr. Parsons Hail, Acting Director of International Affairs Office, Asst. Prof Ummu Salma Al Azizah, Head of Islamic Finance Department, Asst Prof. Meita Larasati, Head of Accounting Department, and Dr. Herri Mulyono, Head of Scientific Publication, UHAMKA.