The Impact of Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) Program Implementation for Students at Banjarmasin State Polytechnic

Abstract

Independent Campus Learning Program or Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) which was launched since 2020 has contained national education policies and directions that changing the paradigm of competitive education to be collaborative. Polytechnic Banjarmasin State as one of the educational institutions that take role in the implementation of the MBKM Learning Program, cannot be separated from dynamics of change triggered by MBKM policies and changing needs labor market. How does this program impact on Polytechnic students Banjarmasin, especially regarding their attitude towards the program MBKM learning is an issue of discussion in this study. Attitude students towards this program is used as an indicator of student efforts improve competence, and indicators of achievement of learning outcomes. This study aims to analyze the attitudes of State Polytechnic students Banjarmasin towards the Independent Learning Program Independent Campus Learning (MBKM). Research focus is given to the specific competence of impact implementation of the MBKM Learning Program. The research was conducted using qualitative descriptive method. Data collection techniques in the form of observation, survey, and in-depth interviews were applied at the data collection stage, while
 The data analysis technique used is descriptive analytic. Research result can be used by educational institutions, namely as a consideration for create and determine competency development and improvement strategies so as to produce competitive graduates.