The 2017 expert discussion activity with the theme “The Role of Statistics Graduates in the Development of Research Institutions” was held on Saturday May 6, 2017 in Room A101 of FSM Undip Tembalang. The activity was attended by 87 students and 19 Undip statistics lecturers. The expert discussion program invited two speakers namely Habib A Tagafi, S.Si from Compentation and Benefit in British American Tobacco and Nedia Guswina S.Si from Research Manager at PT. Nielsen Company.
The first material was delivered by Habib. Habib advised that the audience should be proud to be a statics graduate. The students are expected to be able to improve their managerial skills and soft skills, as well as English language skills. In this first session the participants were very enthusiastic about following the material.
In the second session the material was delivered by Nedia Guswina, S.Sc. At the session Nedia explained the Role of Research in Global Business and Information. On the first occasion Nedia explained the general description of the Pt Nielsen Company. Nedia also explained the scope of Market Research. Aside from that, Nedia also explained the paths in market research, research methodology and sampling. Nedia explained the material by giving several case examples. Nedia also explained qualitative research and quantitative research. On this occasion the participants were also very enthusiastic in asking questions.