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Singer Ashanty is scheduled to undergo an open doctoral examination in the Human Resource Development Study Program (PSDM), Postgraduate School of Airlangga University. This open session is the final stage to officially obtain a doctoral degree or S3 from Unair.
According to official information from Unair Postgraduate School, the open doctoral examination will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. It will take place in the Open Doctoral Examination Room, Floor II of Unair Campus B, Surabaya, starting at 1:00 PM WIB until completed.
In the session, Ashanty will defend her dissertation titled “Adaptive Responses of Baby Boomer and Generation X Singers to Digital Transformation in the Indonesian Music Industry.” This research discusses the changes in music technology and the consumption patterns of society towards the entertainment industry in the digital era. Check out the complete information below.
1. Schedule for Ashanty's Open Doctoral Examination at Airlangga University

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Ashanty is scheduled to take the open doctoral examination on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Campus B of Airlangga University Surabaya. The session will take place in the Open Doctoral Examination Room located on the second floor.
Information regarding the schedule for the session was gathered from the social media page of Unair's Graduate School. The open examination is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM WIB until completion.
2. Ashanty Defends Dissertation on Digital Transformation
In the examination, Ashanty will defend her dissertation titled “Adaptive Response of Baby Boomers and Generation X Singers to Digital Transformation in the Indonesian Music Industry.” This topic highlights the significant changes occurring in the Indonesian music industry.
The research dissects how industry players across generations cope with technological advancements in the digital era. Additionally, the study discusses the dynamics of changing consumption patterns of society towards the entertainment industry.
3. Research Discussing Cross-Generational Singers

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Ashanty's dissertation highlights the responses of singers from the Baby Boomers and Generation X towards digital transformation. The research focuses on the adaptability of music industry players amidst technological changes.
The development of digital platforms and music technology has become an important part of the research discussion. Ashanty also discusses how the changes of the digital era affect the entertainment industry in Indonesia.
4. Final Stage to Obtain Doctorate Degree
This open doctoral exam is the final step for Ashanty to officially obtain her doctorate degree from Airlangga University. The open defense serves as the final determinant after previously undergoing various academic stages.
Ashanty is known to be pursuing her doctoral education in the Human Resource Development Study Program (PSDM), Graduate School of Unair. Her busy schedule in the entertainment and business world continues alongside her education.
5. Previously Passed Proposal Exam with a Score of 88

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Previously, Ashanty was declared to have passed her dissertation proposal exam on April 23, 2025. She received a score of 88 in that proposal exam.
This achievement has amazed many of her fans because she remains serious about pursuing higher education amid her activities as a singer and businesswoman. The wife of musician Anang Hermansyah is now set to undergo the open doctoral exam.
6. FAQ
Q: When will Ashanty undergo her open doctoral exam?
A: Ashanty is scheduled to undergo her open doctoral exam on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM WIB.
Q: Where will Ashanty's open doctoral exam take place?
A: Ashanty's open doctoral exam will be held in the Open Doctoral Exam Room, Second Floor of Campus B Universitas Airlangga Surabaya.
Q: What is the title of Ashanty's dissertation?
A: The title of Ashanty's dissertation is “Adaptive Response of Baby Boomer and Generation X Singers to Digital Transformation in the Indonesian Music Industry.”
Q: What does Ashanty's research discuss?
A: Ashanty's research discusses how singers across generations face digital transformation in the Indonesian music industry.
Q: What doctoral program is Ashanty enrolled in?
A: Ashanty is pursuing her doctoral education in the Human Resource Development Study Program (PSDM), Postgraduate School of Universitas Airlangga.
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