This research aims to analyze the implementation and impact of the innovation of learning model - Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM). The form of MBKM Learning Activities is a learning activity in outside the study program that can be followed by students for a maximum of three semesters both inside and outside the university which consists of 8 (eight) forms, including student exchanges, internships/work practices, teaching assistance in educational units, research, humanitarian projects, entrepreneurial activities, studies/projects independent, and building a thematic real work village/college. The respondents of this research were the students of Faculty of Law, Business, and Education student of Narotama University. This research method was quantitative using Chi-Square Test. The result show that the majority accounting and early childhood education department’ student chose research as the learning program of MBKM and the second choice was internship. On the other hands, the vast majority students of Management and Law department chose student exchange. This result implied that accounting and early childhood education department must support the student to conduct and publish their research in order to generate more impact to the society. Moreover, the management and law department should develop cooperation with the other universities or overseas universities in order to provide broad opportunities for students to gain study at another campus experience.

Keywords

MBKM, students, research, student exchanges