Strategy and Building Curriculum Business Administration Program in Polytechnic based on Collaborative Knowledge Creation Concept and Quadruple Helix

Abstract

: The implementation of applied-based polytechnic education focuses on teaching practice more than theory. Referring to the strategic plan of higher education in the field of education and student affairs, research is needed that discusses how the principles of collaborative knowledge creation and quadruple helix in mapping curriculum development and business administration competencies in polytechnics. The quadruple helix concept involves four elements, namely: government, academia, industry and professional associations. While collaborative knowledge creation is one of the concepts used in knowledge-based organizations that see organizations as "living things" and continuously. The problems in this study are: (a) how can the concept of CKC and quadruple helix be used in mapping the polytechnic curriculum ?, (b) which parties are involved in the preparation of the curriculum in polytechnics? and (c) what competencies are needed by lecturers in implementing the curriculum so that learning becomes quality and professional? The study was conducted at PNJ and POSLRI. The research method uses systems thinking approach (soft system methodology), data collection techniques using: interviews, observations, literature studies and documentation. The results of the research show that the strategy used to create curriculum in polytechnics is carried out using CKC and quadruple helix concepts so that quality and competence both lecturers and students in competent polytechnics.