The Capstone Project in the K2020 curriculum is designed to be applicative, implemented using the capstone design concept. Faculty members (Dosen Penggerak) eligible within their respective study programs or departments at Faculties/Schools can propose project topics. The proposed problems should be general or generic, allowing students to refine and define them clearly—ensuring they are real (genuinely existing problems), feasible (practical to implement), and viable (sustainable solutions). Additionally, the problems should be solvable within one or two semesters by students.
Capstone Projects are strongly encouraged to be conducted in groups, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across different fields of study, cross-program or cross-university participation, and diverse teams considering academic performance, background, gender, and competencies. This approach enhances students’ 4Cs competencies (Complex Problem Solving, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication) while developing 21st-century skills, including soft skills and character qualities essential for the workforce. Each Capstone Project topic can accommodate up to five students per team.
As a culmination of previous coursework, the Capstone Project enables students to apply their accumulated knowledge and experiences from Years I, II, and III. Supporting courses (elective or mandatory in Year IV) may be taken simultaneously but are not prerequisites. The Capstone Project provides students with real-world experience, distinguishing it from a thesis by focusing on open-ended solutions to real industry or societal challenges rather than in-depth academic research.
The project emphasizes problem-solving through practical implementation, with outcomes that may include products, technologies, startups, new business models, process innovations, or modeling approaches for problem-solving. Designed to give students hands-on experience, the Capstone Project encourages teamwork, collaboration, and direct problem-solving engagement. Additionally, it can be integrated with the MBKM (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka) framework, further enhancing students’ exposure to industry and real-world applications.
