PERSEPSI MAHASISWA PRODI BIOLOGI TENTANG IMPLEMENTASI MERDEKA BELAJAR KAMPUS MERDEKA DI SALAH SATU PERGURUAN TINGGI SWASTA INDONESIA

Abstract

Freedom to Learn (MBKM) is a new policy of education in Indonesia. The government expects an increase in the competence
of graduates, both hard skills and soft skills as well as the competitive and comparative nature of intellectual capital to face
up globalization. Students' perceptions of understanding and readiness to implement MBKM need to be known as input to
policy makers so that program objectives can be achieved. This research uses descriptive-quantitative and quantitative
approaches. The data was obtained from the results of the 2021 MBKM Implementation Survey conducted by the Ministry
of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia on Biology Study Program students at one of the Indonesian private
universities. The results of the analysis show that MBKM can be a solution to improve students' hard skills and soft skills. The
form of MBKM learning activities is in accordance with the needs of future Biology Study Program graduates. In conclusion,
a good understanding of the MBKM program and support from the university government and parents will support the
realization of the objectives of the MBKM program, which is to produce future leaders who are superior and with good
personalities.