Tuesday, 03 November 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM - Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) student Arya Dwi Ardhana Wibowo has secured second place in the National Business Plan Competition 2026. His achievement highlights students' ability to develop ideas, strengthen their academic skills and compete at national level.
Arya's success in this national business planning competition demonstrates that students have a range of opportunities to develop their abilities beyond their regular university studies. Competitions allow them to put strategic thinking into practice, analyse business opportunities and systematically develop ideas, giving them a clear direction for further development.For Arya, the award is also a valuable experience in connecting academic skills with the challenges of business planning. As a student on the Applied Statistics programme within USU's vocational bachelor's degree scheme, he is undertaking a course closely linked to data processing and analysis.
His academic background has equipped him with a systematic and analytical approach to thinking. Organising information, understanding data and drawing logically sound conclusions are skills that are valuable when addressing business challenges and developing business plans.Statistics students have opportunities to apply their academic knowledge across different fields, including entrepreneurship. Developing a business plan requires the ability to examine problems systematically, identify needs and formulate ideas with a clear direction and purpose.
These skills are an important factor in an increasingly dynamic business environment. Business planning requires not only creativity but also the ability to understand challenges and develop rational strategies.Arya's achievement at the National Business Plan Competition 2026 illustrates how students can use competitions to broaden their academic experience. Taking part in a national competition also gives them the opportunity to test their abilities beyond the everyday university environment.
Through such experiences, students can gain a more comprehensive understanding of how business ideas are developed. Competitions provide opportunities to improve their attention to detail, critical thinking and ability to present ideas in a structured manner.
The National Business Plan Competition 2026 serves as a platform for skills development among students seeking to improve their business planning abilities. Events of this kind allow participants to demonstrate the quality of their ideas while developing skills relevant to the workplace and entrepreneurship.
Students' participation in national competitions is also important for their personal development. They learn not only in lecture theatres but can also broaden their horizons through experiences that expose them to greater challenges and wider competition.During this process, they have the opportunity to strengthen their critical thinking, develop strategies and refine their ideas. Competition experience can also demonstrate the importance of preparation, accuracy and perseverance in achieving their goals.
Arya's second-place finish is an example of how student skills can be developed through different pathways. Academic activities, student organisations, research and competitions can complement one another and contribute to building skills and experience.For students, participating in competitions can also be part of the process of discovering their own potential. The opportunity to present and test ideas at national level helps them recognise their strengths while identifying areas where further development is needed.
Supporting academic activities, creative approaches and participation in competitions can help students develop the skills they will need after graduation. Such experiences form part of their preparation for the challenges of the workplace and for establishing their own businesses.
Universities can strengthen student development through a range of activities that encourage the practical application of academic knowledge. When students are given the freedom to develop their own ideas, they can connect their studies with broader issues.Arya's achievement also serves as a reminder that students' abilities are not limited to their respective fields of study. Statistical knowledge, for example, can provide a foundation for developing ideas in business, finance and other industries where analytical skills are in demand.
His success is expected to inspire other students, particularly those at Universitas Sumatera Utara, to continue developing their abilities and gaining additional experience.Arya Dwi Ardhana Wibowo demonstrates that being willing to take part in competitions can be an important step towards testing one's potential. His achievement at the National Business Plan Competition 2026 is intended to encourage more students to develop ideas, strengthen their skills and compete at national level. (IDNC)
REPORTER: Putri Aisyah | EDITOR: Fik Sagala
