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The organizational memory of SIMT-ITS began with the establishment of the Master of Management Program at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember in 1996. The program was officially approved through the Decree of the Director General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Number: 55/DIKTI/Kep/1996. Since then, SIMT has continued to gain recognition from society and the professional world, as reflected in the increasing number of students each year.
The journey of SIMT-ITS has not only focused on teaching but also on building networks with industry and government. Program managers across generations have played a vital role in developing curricula relevant to the needs of the times. Thanks to their contributions, SIMT has successfully produced graduates who are ready to face professional challenges and contribute to national development.
In addition, the organizational memory of SIMT-ITS records various achievements, such as the opening of new study programs, the improvement of faculty quality, and the modernization of learning facilities. All of these demonstrate SIMT’s commitment to becoming an excellent center for education in management and technology.
For those who wish to learn more about the programs offered, please visit the SIMT Profile page or explore SIMT Study Programs. More complete information about ITS can be found on the official ITS website.
Prof. Dr. Ir. M. Rachimoellah, Dipl.Est. was appointed as the first Head of the Master of Technology Management Program, coinciding with the establishment of the Master of Management Program at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember in 1996. Prof. Rachimoellah was a lecturer from the Department of Chemical Engineering at ITS. His leadership lasted for one year and ended when he was appointed as the Director of the ITS Graduate Program.
Bobby Oedy Pramudyo, Ir. M.Sc., Ph.D. was entrusted as the Head of the Master of Technology Management Program at ITS from 1997 to 2004, where he laid an important foundation for the MMT program. He was a lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, ITS. During his leadership, there were changes in both the program’s official title and leadership position. In 2002, he was reappointed under a different title as Coordinator of the Master of Engineering Management Program at ITS. Dr. Bobby was well known as a lecturer who was close to his students and was even able to remember their names personally.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Sekartedjo, M.Sc was the third leader of the MMT program, serving from 2004 to 2008. He was a lecturer from the Department of Engineering Physics at ITS and had previously served as the Director of the Postgraduate Program at ITS. During his leadership, MMT became part of the Alliance of Indonesian Master of Management Programs. Several collaborative initiatives were also established under his tenure.
Prof. Dr. Yulinah Trihadiningrum M.App.Sc. served as Coordinator of the MMT Study Program during the 2008–2016 period. In the previous period (2004–2008), Prof. Yulinah was already involved in managing the MMT program as Head of Division I for academics. During her leadership, the title of Coordinator of the MMT Study Program was changed back to Head of the MMT Study Program. Many significant changes took place under her leadership, including partnerships in organizing MMT programs at several companies such as Chevron and Total. Prof. Yulinah also successfully transformed academic services at MMT into a more professional system. In 2006, she also contributed to the accreditation process of MMT by BAN-PT.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Udisubakti Ciptomulyono, M.Eng.Sc. was entrusted as the 5th Head of the MMT ITS Program after previously serving as Head of Academic Affairs (Division I) of the MMT Program. He is a lecturer at the Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering, ITS. Until the end of Prof. Udisubakti’s leadership, the Master of Technology Management Program was under the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies and not under a specific faculty. His leadership as Head of the MMT Program lasted only one year, as in 2017 he was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Business and Technology Management at ITS.
Prof. Dr. Ir. Mokhamad Suef, M.Sc. (Eng) succeeded Prof. Udisubakti, who was appointed Dean of the Faculty of Business and Technology Management (FBMT). At that time, the status of the Master of Technology Management Program changed into the Department of Technology Management under FBMT. Prof. Suef is a lecturer at the Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering, ITS. During this period, the Jakarta MMT class was reactivated as a collaborative program with BKI, with most of the students coming from BKI.
Prof. Ir. I Nyoman Pujawan, M.Eng., Ph.D., CSCP was appointed as Head of the Department of Technology Management at ITS in May 2018. In January 2020, he was reappointed to the same position under the ITS 2020 Organizational Structure and Work Procedure (SOTK). On April 7, 2021, he was inaugurated as the first Dean of the Interdisciplinary School of Management and Technology (SIMT) ITS. During his leadership, many advancements were achieved, including the opening of a Doctoral Program, the launch of the Master's Program in System and Technology Innovation (MIST), the establishment of the Executive Education Center, and the opening of 8 new concentrations in master's programs (SCM, Business Analytics, Innovation Design Management, and Technomarketing in MMT; and Renewable Energy, Technology Startup, Public Service Innovation, and Safety Engineering and Management in MIST). The number of students, which was only around 500 in 2018, grew to about 1,500 by the end of 2024. Several achievements were gained during this period, including Best Website, Best Profile Video, and recognition of three study programs as the highest contributors of revenue at ITS. Efforts toward internationalization also began during this period.