About

Center of Excellence: Vision, Mission, and Beyond

    A Center of Excellence (CoE) is a strategic hub designed to strengthen academic reputation, enhance the quality of research and publications, and build capacity through structured training programs. At the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Riau (FEB UIR), the CoE serves as a catalyst for fostering a culture of high-quality research, professional publications, and impactful training initiatives. By consolidating expertise, resources, and networks, the CoE supports both national and international academic engagements.

    The CoE’s role extends beyond academic functions, serving as a key driver in achieving accreditation targets, advancing journal indexing, and contributing to sustainable economic development. Its orientation is aligned with addressing global challenges such as sustainability, digitalization, and inclusive economic growth, rooted in the values of Islam and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

Vision Statement

"To be a leading center in research, publication, and training, fostering excellence in economics and business through knowledge dissemination and capacity building rooted in Islamic values."

    This vision reflects the CoE’s commitment to serving as a beacon of academic and professional excellence, while upholding the ethical and moral foundations inspired by Islamic principles.

 

Mission Statement

To realize this vision, the CoE at FEB UIR has established five key missions:

1. To promote high-quality research in the fields of economics, business, and management.

2. To facilitate academic publication in reputable national and international journals.

3. To provide professional training and capacity-building programs for students, faculty members, and industry practitioners.

4. To establish strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, and industries to enhance both academic and practical knowledge.

5. To support sustainable economic development through applied research and training programs.

Core Activities

The CoE organizes various core activities to achieve its goals, including:

·       Conducting research workshops and academic writing training.

·       Supporting faculty and student journal publications.

·       Hosting conferences and seminars on contemporary economic and business issues.

·       Implementing industry-related training programs and professional certifications.

·       Developing policy recommendations informed by research findings.

 

Core Values

The CoE is guided by the following core values:

·       Quality – Ensuring the excellence of research, publications, and training programs.

·       Collaboration – Fostering partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

·       Professionalism – Upholding ethical standards, expertise, and dedication in all initiatives.

 

Tagline

"Empowering Knowledge, Advancing Impacts"

    This tagline embodies the CoE’s dedication to empowering knowledge while creating tangible, positive impacts on academia, industry, and society.

 

Organizational Structure and Roles

The organizational structure of the CoE at FEB UIR is composed of:

·       Director: Responsible for strategic leadership, vision formulation, program coordination, and representation in institutional, national, and international collaborations.

·       Deputy Director: Assists the director in operational management, ensures synergy across divisions, and acts as the interim director when needed.

·       Research Division: Oversees research activities, facilitates funding, organizes methodology workshops, and supports data analysis.

·       Publication Division: Manages affiliated journals, supports editorial processes, facilitates indexing and accreditation, and provides training for authors, editors, and reviewers.

·       Training Division: Designs and implements capacity-building programs, identifies participant needs, develops modules, and engages industry experts.

·       Administrator: Manages administrative, logistical, financial, and technical support functions, including assistance with journal publications.

Flagship Programs

Each division of the CoE carries out flagship programs to advance its objectives:

·       Research Division: Competitive research proposal workshops, collaborative research programs, postgraduate thesis coaching, grant facilitation, monthly research forums, methodology bootcamps, and data analysis support.

·       Publication Division: Journal management and accreditation, national and international conferences, scientific writing workshops, manuscript submission clinics, citation and reference management training (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley), publication mentoring, and journal incubation programs.

·       Training Division: Pedagogical training, curriculum development, microteaching refreshers, student soft skills training (communication, leadership, teamwork), digital tools workshops (Excel, SPSS, SmartPLS, Power BI), short professional certifications (Islamic finance, entrepreneurship, business analytics), guest lectures from industry experts, professional writing workshops, and community engagement training programs.

 

Contribution and Impact of the CoE

The CoE’s contributions extend beyond academic achievements, making tangible impacts in:

·       Generating sustainable revenue for the faculty through professional training services, research consultancy, publication services, and grant-funded activities.

·       Promoting research that addresses real-world challenges, thereby supporting local economic development through capacity-building programs for MSMEs and local government entities.

·       Fostering a collaborative network that enhances the institution’s profile nationally and internationally.

 

    The Center of Excellence (CoE) at FEB UIR represents a strategic initiative aimed at reinforcing academic excellence and professional capacity through research, publication, and training. With a clear vision, well-defined missions, a diverse array of programs, and strong core values, the CoE stands as a driving force for academic progress and societal impact. Through collaboration, innovation, and commitment, the CoE not only strengthens FEB UIR’s academic standing but also contributes to the broader goal of sustainable and inclusive development.