Exploration of an International Program with the Independent Learning and Independent Campus Approach at Sari University Indonesian Son Tomohon

Abstract

The internship program which is one of the Merdeka Learning and Merdeka Campus (MBKM) programs is carried out because students have so far lacked work experience in the real world or in the industry so they are not ready to work. Meanwhile, internships that are held for less than six months or for a short period of time are not sufficient in providing industry competence and experience to students. The company that received the apprentice also stated that the short-term apprenticeship had no benefits, and even disrupted the industry's activities. The purpose of the research is to analyze the implementation of the internship program, namely: the curriculum; the process of carrying out an apprenticeship; the obstacle; its human resources; learning tools; funding; advantages and disadvantages of implementing the MBKM program at the Sari Putra Indonesia University, Tomohon. This study used a qualitative design with the case study method, the sample was determined using a purposive sampling consisting of 6 informants, carried out from January to February 2023 at the University of Sari Putra Indonesia, Tomohon. The research instrument was the researcher himself by collecting primary data, namely interviews and observations, the validity of the data was determined by examining techniques, namely triangulation techniques. The results of the study found that in implementing a quality apprenticeship program, it is necessary to have a curriculum that is adapted to the MBKM curriculum, socialized to academics and campus partners, the availability of human resources that suit their needs.