Case Study on The Feasibility of The English Study Program at Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis and Industry Interest in Its Graduates.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze 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.