Implementation Analysis of the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Student Exchange in The Economic Education Department

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness the implementation of Merdeka Belajar – Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Student Exchange program in the Economic Education Department in terms of (1) Program planning that is prepared (2) Preparation of program implementation (3) Implementation of program implementation (4) Constraints faced in implementation program. Where the object of this research is the Economic Education Department, Faculty of Economics and Business, Jenderal Sudirman University.

The use of qualitative descriptive methods in this study aims to explore in depth how the implementation of the Student Exchange program in the Economic Education department at Jenderal Sudirman University is obtained, so that a clear picture is obtained in order to contribute input in efforts to improve future programs. The subjects in this study were managers, lecturers, and students of Economics Education. Data was collected using in-depth interview, observation and documentation techniques. The results of data collection were then analyzed using interactive model analysis techniques consisting of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, data quality testing, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that the department has a careful planning by compiling curriculum documents, developing SOPs for program implementation and guidebooks. The program implementation runs smoothly supported by good program planning. The obstacle faced is the low motivation of students in participating in the program.

Keywords: Student Exchange Program, Management, MBKM