Developing an Edu-Preneurial Ecosystem in Islamic Boarding Schools: The Role of Productive Unit Management in Fostering Financial Self-Reliance

Fatimatul Husna; Mohammad Syifaur Rizal

Authors

Fatimatul Husna Universitas Nurul Jadid Probolinggo Author
Mohammad Syifaur Rizal Universitas Nurul Jadid Probolinggo Author

Keywords:

Edu-Preneurial Ecosystem, Islamic Boarding School Financial Independence, Productive Unit Management

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of productive unit management in developing an edu-preneurial ecosystem in Islamic boarding schools as a strategy to foster the institution's financial independence. Using a qualitative case study approach, this study explores how integrating economic management, an entrepreneurship curriculum, and community empowerment contributes to the formation of a sustainable financial system for an Islamic boarding school. Data were obtained through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation analysis, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The findings indicate that integrated management through the Islamic Boarding School-Owned Enterprise (BUMPes) can strengthen the governance of productive units, increase transparency, and direct the reinvestment of profits for education and social programs. The integration of edupreneurship into the student curriculum makes the business unit a practical learning space that enhances the students' entrepreneurial competencies. Furthermore, a community-based empowerment model involving students, alums, and the surrounding community expands the Islamic boarding school's economic network and increases business resilience. Overall, this study confirms that Islamic boarding schools can achieve financial independence through synergy among institutional management, curriculum innovation, and community collaboration within an integrated edu-preneurial ecosystem.

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