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Jakarta (VOI News) - Indonesia’s higher education has new challenges and should be more affordable, as the business model has shifted dramatically due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  CEO of Government School and Public Policy (SGPP) Ony A Jamhari told Voice of Indonesia on Monday Juni 15, that the biggest challenge for this year will be recruiting students. Many potential students, local and international might not apply or postpone their study, as they will focus on their work. At the same time SGPP will shift the teaching learning activities into online programs.

“Yes, more universities in Indonesia are offering online classes/courses. Definitely it will change the business model, from conventional school to the new online school. I think education will be getting cheaper in the future, and there will be more people who can get access to education,” said Onny A. Jamhari.

Jamhari said at least in the next two year they will anticipate this uncertainty period.

“We have to prepare ourselves, not only the human capital that can engage with the technology, but also capital that is “money” that should be allocated wisely in the digital technology. In the next two years, those who can adapt will survive,” he added.

SGPP is the first Indonesian public policy school to offer a full time master’s program in English, inline with the practice and standard of international policy education. Founded in 2012, the students come from various backgrounds such as government officers, public sector, private sector, national and international NGO. (VOI/Antin/Edt.N)