

The educational cooperation between SPs UGM and Kemenparekraf has been going on for some time. Every year, Kemenparekraf sends its staff to continue their studies in the Master's and Doctoral Programs in Tourism Studies. The Master program was established in 2017. The staff who had completed their studies at SPs UGM are expected to bring significant improvements within Kemenparekraf. Additionally, Andar Danova stated that the scholarships are expected to encourage enthusiasm and motivation for achievement among Kemenparekraf's civil servants.
The Chief of the Master Program mentioned that, in general, the Master Program in Tourism Studies accepts bachelor degrees from all fields, however writing skills are also essential to facilitate thesis writing. Graduates of the Master Program in Tourism Studies are expected to use their acquired expertise and knowledge to assist in policy-making within Kemenparekraf.
Meanwhile, the Chief of the Doctoral Program emphasized in his presentation that graduates of the Doctoral Program in Tourism Studies are expected to develop theories and practices of tourism development.
At the end of the discussion, the Dean of the Graduate School of UGM stated that collaboration and initiatives in the development of science and technology in these sectors are crucial to achieving broader sustainable development goals, including economic growth, improving welfare, and environmental conservation.
Keywords: SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Author: Sri Pangesti Tuhu
Editor: Arfikah Istari