In connection with the MBKM background, namely to prepare students to face social, cultural, world of work changes and rapid technological advances, student competencies must be prepared to be more adequate with the needs of the times.

Various forms of learning activities outside of tertiary institutions, including conducting internships/work practices at Professional Institutions, Industry or other workplaces, implementing community service projects in villages, teaching in educational units, conducting research, and participating in humanitarian programs. Independent campuses are expected to provide field contextual experiences that will improve the overall competence of students.

Therefore, YAKOPI together with the Faculty of Social Sciences, State University of Medan support the implementation of Independent and Independent Learning Campuses.

The Independent Learning Program – Independent Campus is expected to be able to answer the challenges of higher education to produce graduates who are in accordance with the times, advances in science and technology, the demands of the business and industrial world, as well as the dynamics of society.