From learners to managers: The Story of Unida Gontor students in managing business units

Abstract

Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor is a waqf-based educational institution that successfully integrates pesantren values with business management practices to form a generation of independent, characterized, and competent santri. Through the management of more than 30 business units, students not only gain real experience in operational management, finance, and marketing, but are also equipped with Islamic values such as honesty, responsibility, and sustainability. This experiential learning model allows students to develop critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills, while maintaining commitment to sharia principles. In addition to supporting the financial independence of pesantren, this model also serves as an inspiration for the development of sharia-based economies in other Islamic educational environments. Thus, Gontor's integrative system is able to produce graduates who not only excel academically, but are also ready to contribute to society as professionals and ethical entrepreneurs.

Keyword: Gontor, Pesantren Values, Entrepreneurship