This study aimed to determine the competence of graduates of Islamic Education Study Program in the perspective of user society. The study used a quantitative approach with survey method. Data collection techniques were conducted by questionnaire, interview, and documentation. Data analysis was utilized with descriptive statistics. The results showed that graduates had to have integrity (ethics and morals) in addition to other competencies. Ethics and morals should be the foundation and priority of higher education in structuring and compiling the existing curriculum. Therefore, learning does not only focus on knowledge, but attitude must be the main goal to print superior human resources who believe and are fear to God Almighty. Attitude needs to be integrated in the ongoing learning process. In addition to these competencies, graduates need to have the ability in the field of technology and communication of foreign languages both Arabic and English. The era of the industrial revolution 4.0 is marked by digitalization in all aspects of human life. Thus, curriculum development in university needs to harmonize between the needs, demands and guidance in the community.
The curriculum has a role as an instrument to conserve the culture of a nation. Without a good curriculum, the culture of a nation can be extinct right away because there are no preservation efforts. By way of inclusion of culture in the curriculum, it is hoped that it can be passed on to the next generation. Then they will know at least their ancestors’ culture. It is called a conservative role. This research uses a quantitative approach with a case study method. Data collection was carried out by a questionnaire and in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using an interactive model. This analysis technique started from data collection. Data was reduced after it had been collected. The next step was to presenting the data, verifying and drawing a conclusion. Based on the description above, this research is considered important to be carried out being an addition for existing policymakers in order to organize higher education. Moreover, it is in response to the demands and basic guidance of compiling a curriculum based on the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (KKNI) which is being and will be implemented in higher education in Indonesia especially in Islamic colleges.
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