Journal of Community Service and Empowerment
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): December

Enhancing student competencies through entrepreneurship and cultural collaboration: A community engagement approach

Syarifah Rahmawati (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Iskandarsyah Madjid (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Muhammad Azry Bin Khoiry (Department of Civil & Structural Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Indonesia)
Muhammad Fatin Arafat (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Nabila Salsa (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Dinda Puspita Sari Hutahean (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Indah Istara (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Lisma Dewi Tarissa (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Atina Harira M. Nasir (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Muhammad Akhi (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Dinda Fauziah Khairani Nasution (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Jassha Belua Claresta (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
Afdhalul Rizki Muhammad (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)
F. Fairuzzabadi (Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Nov 2023

Abstract

Entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in the global economy, Driving job creation, fostering innovation, and contributing to economic growth. However, Indonesia faces challenges in increasing the number of entrepreneurs and enhancing economic productivity. This article presents a case study on the Faculty of Economics and Business at Syiah Kuala University's community engagement activities aimed at developing students' entrepreneurial and cross-cultural competencies. The activities encompass experiential learning, mentorship, networking, and cultural collaboration, aligning with achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through experiential learning, students gain practical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a global mindset, equipping them for entrepreneurship and business. Collaborative initiatives with international partners, such as Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and interactions with Indonesian diaspora entrepreneurs in Singapore enhance students' cross-cultural competence. They learn to respect diversity, adapt to different cultural norms, and collaborate effectively across cultures. The activities also facilitate networking and collaboration, enabling students to establish connections with diaspora entrepreneurs and international peers. These connections can lead to future partnerships and collaborative efforts. The community engagement activities empower students with the skills, knowledge, and global perspective necessary to excel as entrepreneurs and positively impact the achievement of SDGs. The emphasis on economically viable, culturally sensitive, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible entrepreneurship aligns with the broader goals of sustainable development, contributing to the development of sustainable entrepreneurship in higher education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jcse

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences Other

Description

This journal publishes articles on community service and empowerment results that are problem-solving, comprehensive, meaningful, and sustainable, with clear goals. Various community service and empowerment activities must have novelty (have innovation and creativity), so that they do not just ...