Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum: MBKM'S impact on employability skills in Arabic education graduates at Jambi University

Sobri, Muhammad and Muh. Zainul Mustofa, Ady and Yusup, Agung and Abdullah, Nurazzelena (2025) Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum: MBKM'S impact on employability skills in Arabic education graduates at Jambi University. An Nabighoh: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab, 27 (1). pp. 161-178. ISSN 1907-1183 E-ISSN 2581-2815

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Abstract

This study examines the implementation of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum under the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy and its role in enhancing employability skills in the Arabic Language Education program at Jambi University. Addressing the gap between labor market demands and conventional curriculum limitations, the research employed a qualitative case study approach, collecting data through interviews (5 lecturers, 5 students), participant observation (Teaching Campus activities, collaborative projects), as well as document analysis (MBKM policies, syllabi). Findings indicate that OBE-MBKM integration improves graduate employability, with internships, industry projects, and student exchanges fostering practical, communication, and leadership skills. Institutional support (lecturer training, industry networks) is key, yet challenges persist, including uneven lecturer understanding, infrastructure gaps, and weak industry partnerships. The study affirms the potential of OBE-MBKM potential to boost graduate competitiveness but highlights the need for systematic improvements in lecturer capacity, facilities, and stakeholder collaboration. Theoretically, it contributes to employability skill integration in higher education; practically, it offers policymakers actionable insights for designing market-responsive curricula.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	MBKM, Employability Skills, Outcome-Based Education
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education
Depositing User:	azzelena nurazzelena abdullah
Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2025 08:55
Last Modified:	25 Jul 2025 08:55
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/122254

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