The Role of Lecturers as Role Models in the Formation of Islamic Value-Based Technopreneurship Competencies in Students at Kuningan University

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of lecturers as role models in shaping students’ technopreneurship competencies based on Islamic values at Kuningan University. Technopreneurship competence refers to the ability to integrate technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship within an ethical and spiritual framework of sustainable development. This research employed a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. The results indicate that lecturers play a strategic role in fostering Islamic-based technopreneurial character through exemplary conduct (uswah hasanah), and by integrating values of tawhid, trustworthiness (amanah), diligence, and ethical innovation into the learning process. Moreover, project-based learning and spiritual mentoring effectively enhance technopreneurship competencies oriented toward social benefit and community welfare. The study recommends strengthening Islamic value-based academic culture so that the lecturers’ role as role models can be further optimized in developing outstanding Muslim technopreneurs with global competitiveness