PROFESSIONAL FIELD PRACTICE: TOWARDS STUDENT CAREER REPUTATION

Abstract

This study aims to examine the organization of the Praktik Lapangan Profesi (PLP) program in preparing students for their careers, particularly those in the Islamic Education Management (MPI) department at UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung. Using a qualitative approach, the study analyzes the implementation of PLP based on eight national education standards. The findings reveal that the PLP program is designed to provide students with practical experience in managing madrasahs, integrating theory and practice, and developing professional skills and work ethics. Additionally, the program incorporates management principles such as division of labor, discipline, unity of command, and a balance between centralization and decentralization. With optimal management, PLP has the potential to serve as an effective platform for enhancing students' career readiness while strengthening collaboration between educational institutions and industry partners.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengorganisasian Praktik Lapangan Profesi (PLP) dalam rangka mempersiapkan karier mahasiswa, khususnya mahasiswa jurusan Manajemen Pendidikan Islam (MPI) di UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung. Dengan pendekatan kualitatif, penelitian ini menganalisis pelaksanaan PLP yang didasarkan pada delapan standar nasional pendidikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa program PLP dirancang untuk memberikan pengalaman praktis kepada mahasiswa dalam mengelola madrasah, memadukan teori dan praktik, serta mengembangkan keterampilan profesional dan etika kerja. Selain itu, program ini mengintegrasikan prinsip-prinsip manajemen, seperti pembagian kerja, disiplin, kesatuan perintah, serta keseimbangan antara sentralisasi dan desentralisasi. Melalui pengelolaan yang optimal, PLP berpotensi menjadi wadah efektif untuk meningkatkan kesiapan karier mahasiswa sekaligus memperkuat kerja sama antara institusi pendidikan dan mitra industri.