PENGARUH ORGANISASI MAHASISWA DAN KEAKTIFAN MAHASISWA TERHADAP PENINGKATAN SOFT SKILL MAHASISWA DI PROGRAM STUDI MANAJEMEN (UNIVERSITAS HKBP NOMMENSEN MEDAN)

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of student organizations and student activities on improving the soft skills of students of the Management Study Program, HKBP Nommensen University Medan. This study uses a quantitative approach with the type of associative research. Data was collected through the distribution of questionnaires to 30 students who were active or had participated in student organization activities, using purposive sampling techniques. Data analysis was carried out using validity tests, reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study show that student organizations have a positive and significant influence in improving students' soft skills. Student activities also have a positive and significant effect on improving students' soft skills. In addition, student organizations and student activities simultaneously have a positive and significant influence on improving students' soft skills. These findings show that student involvement in organizations and activity levels in campus activities play an important role in developing communication, cooperation, time management, and problem-solving skills. Therefore, universities are expected to continue to encourage and facilitate student activities in student organizations as an effort to improve the quality of students' soft skills.