The Role of Experiential Learning in Entrepreneurship Education in Developing Entrepreneurial Competencies among UINSI Samarinda Students

Wahdatun Nisa; Norvadewi

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i04.7282

Wahdatun Nisa UIN Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda, Indonesia
Norvadewi UIN Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i04.7282

Keywords: Entrepreneurial Competencies, Entrepreneurship Education, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Qualitative Research

Abstract

This study examines the role of experiential learning in entrepreneurship education in developing entrepreneurial competencies among students at Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris (UINSI) Samarinda. A qualitative case study approach was employed, focusing on a six-member student project group within an entrepreneurship course. Data were obtained through field observation and documentary analysis, including learning plans, reflection journals, business model records, product portfolios, transaction reports, and lecturer feedback. The data were analyzed thematically using the four stages of experiential learning: concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. The findings reveal that experiential learning facilitated the practical application of entrepreneurial knowledge through product development, customer interaction, reflection, and business strategy improvement. Marketing, teamwork, and initiative emerged as prominent competencies, while financial management and business risk assessment remained comparatively limited. Lecturer guidance and structured reflection supported the integration of practical experiences with entrepreneurial decision-making. However, competency development varied according to learning activities and student participation. The study concludes that experiential learning provides meaningful opportunities for developing entrepreneurial competencies when supported by systematic reflection, instructional guidance, and comprehensive assessment.

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