Leadership Qualities and Management Competencies for Polytechnic Students

Abstract

Polytechnic is one of the institutions that related to the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET). Polytechnics are comprehensive universities that offer the several of professional fields to the student in active, applied learning, theory and research essential to the future of society, business and industry. Through this all of learning and research, the student can enhance their leadership skill and be good in management competency. Student leadership lies at the heart of improving institutions and enabling young people to realize their true potential. The result of this study shows that all those leadership qualities and management competency that the polytechnic student has still need to improve to make sure they can compete better when in the working environment. Finally, the student leadership, special communication and responsibilities were also included in this study.

Keywords: Leadership, Qualities, Management Competency, Responsible, Polytechnic student