RELEVANCE OF EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM TO THE NEEDS OF THE WORLD OF WORK, THE WORLD OF BUSINESS, AND THE WORLD OF INDUSTRY (DUDI) [EMPIRICAL STUDY IN HIGHER EDUCATION]

Abstract

The transformation of higher education demands a curriculum that is adaptive to the dynamics of the world of work, the business world, and the industrial world (DUDI). This study aims to analyze the relevance of the higher education curriculum to the demands of work competencies in DUDI. The method used is a quantitative descriptive study with a survey approach to 150 alumni from three universities in Indonesia who have worked in various industrial sectors. The results of the study showed that only 62% of respondents felt that the curriculum they studied was relevant to their current jobs, while 38% considered that the curriculum still needed improvement in terms of strengthening soft skills, digital literacy, and practical experience. This finding strengthens the urgency of curriculum reform based on industry needs and strengthening cooperation with DUDI. The implications of this study provide direction for curriculum development based on outcomes and real needs of the labor market.