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Master’s Program in Educational Technology (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta)

The Master’s Program in Educational Technology at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta is designed to support the University’s vision of excellence, innovation, and sustainability in education. The program emphasizes the development of advanced competencies in learning design, educational technology, and performance improvement to address contemporary educational challenges. Through a balanced integration of theory, research, and practice, the program prepares graduates to contribute meaningfully to educational transformation at local, national, and global levels. The following advantages highlight the distinctive strengths of the program in alignment with the vision and mission of both the study program and Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.

1. Alignment with UNY’s Vision of Excellence and Innovation
   The Master’s Program in Educational Technology is designed to support UNY’s vision as a world-class, innovation-oriented university by fostering excellence in learning design, educational innovation, and technology-based performance improvement.

2. Development of Creative and Innovative Educational Professionals
   In line with the program’s mission, students are prepared to become creative, innovative, and adaptive educational technology professionals capable of responding to dynamic educational and societal challenges at national and global levels.

3. Integration of Educational Technology and Sustainable Development
   The curriculum emphasizes the responsible and sustainable use of educational technology to improve learning quality, institutional performance, and human resource development in formal, non-formal, and informal education sectors.

4. Strong Research Culture Supporting Academic Advancement
   Consistent with UNY’s commitment to research-based education, the program cultivates strong research competencies through rigorous coursework, research methodology training, and thesis supervision, encouraging scholarly publication and lifelong academic development.

5. Character Building and Ethical Professional Practice
   The program integrates academic integrity, professional ethics, and national values into learning activities, aligning with UNY’s mission to develop graduates with strong character, responsibility, and social awareness.

6. Global Perspective with Local Relevance
   Students are trained to apply global theories and best practices in educational technology while remaining responsive to local educational contexts and cultural values, supporting UNY’s mission of contributing to national development with global insight.

7. Technology-Enhanced and Flexible Learning Environment
   The program adopts blended and digital learning approaches that reflect UNY’s strategic direction in digital transformation, enabling students to experience and design innovative learning ecosystems.

8. Collaborative Networks and Community Engagement
   In accordance with the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, the program promotes collaboration with schools, training institutions, industries, and communities, strengthening the impact of educational technology through research and community service.

9. Career-Oriented Graduate Outcomes
   Graduates are equipped to pursue careers as instructional designers, learning technologists, educational researchers, academic staff, and consultants who contribute to the improvement of educational quality and institutional performance.

10. Continuous Quality Assurance and Institutional Accountability
    The study program is committed to continuous improvement through systematic quality assurance, ensuring that academic processes and learning outcomes remain aligned with UNY’s vision, national standards, and international best practices.