Graduate Employment Outcomes and Competency Alignment in Achieving SDG 4: An Empirical Study of Information Systems Graduates

Anggraeni Widya Purwita; Berlian Maulidya Izzati; Monica Cinthya; I Kadek Dwi Nuryana

doi:10.55927/fjmr.v5i4.48

Authors

Anggraeni Widya Purwita Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Berlian Maulidya Izzati Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Monica Cinthya Universitas Negeri Surabaya
I Kadek Dwi Nuryana Universitas Negeri Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjmr.v5i4.48

Keywords:

Graduate Employability, Competency Alignment, Tracer Study, SDGs 4, Information Systems Graduates

Abstract

The alignment between higher education outcomes and labor market demand has become an important indikator of educational quality and institutional ccountability. This study examine the relationship between graduate employment and competencies and their alignment to SDGs 4: Quality Education, focusing on academic relevance, job alignment, and employability skills. Using descriptive quantitative approach, data were collected from 91 graduates of Information Systems Study Program at Universitas Negeri Surabaya thourh tracer study system. The findings show that 71% of the graduates are employed and 7% are self-employed indicating strong adaptability to labor market needs. Most graduates work in relevant field such as System Developers and IT Consultants. Key strength include ethics, teamwork, and IT skills, while communication, english proficiency, and self development require improvement. The results highligt the importance of industry-responsive curricula and stronger university-industry collaboration to support sustainable education outcomes.

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