How to Cite: Malik, A. A., Gani, H. A., & Rifdan, R. (2021). Improving management of BUMDES for village development. Linguistics and Culture Review, 5(S1), 653-660. https://doi.org/10.37028/lingcure.v5nS1.1450 Linguistics and Culture Review © 2021. Corresponding author: Malik, A.A.; Email: andimalikabdul.pru@gmail.com Manuscript submitted: 18 April 2021, Manuscript revised: 09 July 2021, Accepted for publication: 27 August 2021 653 Improving Management of BUMDES for Village Development Andi Abdul Malik Student of Postgraduate Doctoral Program, Makassar State University, Indonesia Hamsu Abdul Gani Public Administration, Makassar State University, Indonesia Rifdan Rifdan Public Administration, Makassar State University Abstract---The purpose of this study is to examine and explain the management strategy of BUM Desa in realizing an Independent Village. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative, using a case study approach (case study). The focus of the research is the management of BUM Desa. Data obtained through primary and secondary data sources. Data collection techniques through interviews, observations, questionnaires and literature. The research instrument is the researcher himself. Data analysis is carried out in stages; data collection, data simplification, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of the SWOT analysis on the WT strategy (weaknesses and challenges) formulating a BUMDES management strategy with the Cadreization-Based Management Intervention Model show that BUMDES management is related to BUMDES institutional managerial so that the Village Government can accelerate the development and performance improvement of BUMDES management in the management of BUMDES to realize an Independent Village. The conclusion that in the management of BUMDES includes aspects of quality financial management, accountability management of village government bureaucracy and human resource capabilities, the determinants of BUM Desa management include; management patterns, institutions, supporting human resources, as well as market loci, type of business, and others that are suspected of having a dominant influence on the development of the existence of BUMDES in several regional characteristics and management strategies of BUMDES internal and external environmental factors. Keywords---BUMDES, improving management, village development.