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BINUS University and MAP Retail Academy Launch Breakthrough in Accelerated Education
Jakarta, 2 June 2025 – BINUS University and PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP), through the MAP Retail Academy, have strengthened their strategic partnership by launching a program designed to fast-track the educational journey of employees. One of the key initiatives under this collaboration is the School of Leadership, which offers high-potential MAP Group employees the opportunity to participate in a 3-month Leadership Program.
The outcome of this program is equivalent to two years of university education, allowing participants to complete their bachelor’s degree in just two and a half additional years-a significant advantage in accelerating access to higher education.
This initiative integrates academic accomplishment with real-world career development, enabling participants to grow professionally while at the same time, continuing their degree. MAP and BINUS Online belief that education is an essential aspect to success in career development, and this collaboration supports the goal.
The official signing ceremony took place at BINUS Anggrek Campus and was signed by Prof. Harjanto Prabowo, Vice President of BINUS Higher Education & Director of BINUS Online and Handaka Santosa, Director of MAP. The event was also attended by leaders from both organizations.
“This collaboration will be able to become a solution for developing human resources in the retail sector, especially in a continuously growing economy. We hope that the partnership between MAP Retail Academy and BINUS Online will support the career development of MAP employees and have a wide impact on the growth of the retail industry in the future,” said Handaka Santosa.
Prof. Harjanto on his statement added that “BINUS Online, as part of BINUS University, continues to strive to support and serve as a bridge between industry and the academic world. Not only through programs at BINUS Online, but MAP Retail Academy can also develop specialized career advancement programs in collaboration with various departments and study programs across BINUS University.”
This level-up partnership is a testament to develop future leaders in the retail industry by giving the opportunity to a great quality of education while keep developing their professional growth. With this program, BINUS Online and MAP Retail Academy are equipping employees with the knowledge and skills to excel in a rapidly evolving business environment.
About PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk
MAP has a portfolio of more than 150 world-class brands from department stores, sports, fashion, kids, food & beverage to lifestyle. As at end of March 2025, MAP operates more than 3,700 retail stores in over 80 cities across Indonesia. The main retail concepts managed include; Department Stores: Sogo, Seibu, Galeries Lafayette, The FoodHall; Fashion & Beauty: Zara, Marks & Spencer, Kipling, Mango, Massimo Dutti, Swarovski, Zara Home, Boots, Sephora; Active (Sports, Leisure & Kids): Sports Station, PlanetSports.Asia, Foot Locker, Converse, Golf House, Reebok, Skechers, Onitsuka Tiger, Staccato, Clarks; Kids: Kidz Station, Smiggle, Lego; Digital: Digimap, Digiplus; Food & Beverage: Starbucks, Pizza Marzano, Krispy Kreme, Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream, Godiva, Genki Sushi, Subway; Others: Alun Alun Indonesia. For more information about MAP, please visit map.co.id.
For more information, please contact:
Marina Naomi Permatasari
Head of MAP Retail Academy & People Experiences
PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk
Sahid Sudirman Center 58th Floor
Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav. 86 Jakarta 10220
Telephone: +6221 8064 8498, +6221 574 5808