Studi Kasus Kelayakan Program Studi Bahasa Inggris Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis dan Animo Dunia Industri Terhadap Lulusannya

Abstract

This study aims to analze  the feasibility of the English Diploma Program at Bengkalis State Polytechnic and the interest of the industry towards its graduates. The research idea stems from the phenomenon and issue of a significant decline in student enrollment over the past five years. Data collection techniques include observation, in-depth interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The respondents for this research are students of the English Diploma Program, alumni, lecturers, leaders, and industry practitioners related to the research problem. Data analysis was carried out using content analysis, which involves examining the collaboration of all collected data, interpreting it, drawing conclusions, verifying the facts found, and narrating the results. This research shows that the English Program at Bengkalis State Polytechnic has adequate facilities, but improvements are needed in technology access and industry connections. Students are generally satisfied with the quality of teaching and the relevance of the curriculum, although more practical opportunities and stronger industry links are expected. Alumni find the graduates satisfactory, but there is a need to enhance soft skills, technological skills, and work experience. To face the challenges of modern industries, curriculum improvements, practical skills development, and industry collaboration are necessary. However, the interview results show that the majority of alumni agree that the English Diploma 3 Program should be discontinued to make way for the development of the Applied Bachelor's Degree (D4) Program.