Research Article
Developing an Innovative Curriculum through the Block System and Outcome-Based Education: A Thematic Approach to Higher Education
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.16-9-2025.2361006, author={Novita Indah Hasibuan and Danny Ajar Baskoro and Nadia Amelia Elyana Poluan and Richna Handriyani}, title={Developing an Innovative Curriculum through the Block System and Outcome-Based Education: A Thematic Approach to Higher Education}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Innovation in Education, Science, and Culture, ICIESC 2025, 16 September 2025, Medan, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICIESC}, year={2026}, month={3}, keywords={curriculum development block system outcome based education (obe) thematic approach business education}, doi={10.4108/eai.16-9-2025.2361006} }- Novita Indah Hasibuan
Danny Ajar Baskoro
Nadia Amelia Elyana Poluan
Richna Handriyani
Year: 2026
Developing an Innovative Curriculum through the Block System and Outcome-Based Education: A Thematic Approach to Higher Education
ICIESC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.16-9-2025.2361006
Abstract
This research aims to develop an innovative curriculum for the Business Education Study Program, Faculty of Economics, State University of Medan (FE Unimed) in response to the challenges of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and the demands of the Society 5.0 era. Adopting Hannafin and Peck's development model, the curriculum is systematically designed by integrating three main approaches: the Block System, Outcome Based Education (OBE), and the Thematic Approach. The results of the study show the design of a comprehensive curriculum structure, where courses are grouped into cohesive thematic blocks, such as Foundations of Business and Digital Entrepreneurship and Startup Development and Sustainable Business. This structure not only ensures in-depth and focused learning, but also explicitly maps Course Learning Outcomes (CPMK) on Graduate Learning Outcomes (CPL) that are relevant to industry needs. The implementation of this curriculum is recommended to equip graduates with the essential competencies, digital literacy, and entrepreneurial spirit to compete in the global market.
