The independent campus program provides freedom for students to study outside campus through various activities, including Certified Independent Study and Internships (MSIB) and MBKM Mandiri. The program aims to provide experience and skills for students so they can organize their careers and be ready to face changes in the world outside campus. The UGM Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program also participates in the independent campus program, one of which is through MBKM Mandiri. This effort was made to support SDG Program Point 4 regarding quality education. The UGM Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program sends its best students to study and improve their skills at various companies for one semester. read more

The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program participates in the MBKM program to improve the quality of students’ abilities. It is hoped that the MBKM program will increase students’ experience, especially in the world of work. After running for one semester, it was time to withdraw students. The withdrawal of students marks the completion of the MBKM program. The implementation of the withdrawal of MBKM students from partner companies was colored by various stories.

The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program partners with the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs in the MBKM program. Experience working in the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs provides various knowledge and skills for students to work in a ministerial environment in Indonesia. read more

At the 3rd Undergraduate Program Graduation on May 22, 2024, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program succeeded in graduating 23 students with very satisfactory honors. The graduates came from the classes of 2018, 2019, and 2020. Three Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness students managed to receive awards at the graduation. Sania Sita Devi, S.P., from the class of 2020, received an award as the best graduate of the UGM Faculty of Agriculture. Salsabila Aulia Rahmadani, S.P., from the class of 2020, received an award as the best graduate of the UGM Agricultural Socioeconomic Department. Rizky Muhammad Aji Saputra, S. P., from the class of 2020, received an award as the fastest graduate of the UGM Faculty of Agriculture. read more

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program held a guest lecture on the Human Resources Management (HRM) course with the theme of opportunities and challenges in the world of work. The guest lecture invited as a resource person a psychology expert, namely Mrs. Swastika Wulan Pahlevi Nugroho Putri, S.Psi., M.Psi. The guest lecture was held in the MMA Auditorium and was attended by students participating in the HRM course. The guest lecture aims to introduce students to the realities of today’s world of work and equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the world of work. This guest lecture is also a forum for students to ask questions and prepare themselves for the world of work. The guest lecture went smoothly. The students were very enthusiastic to pay attention and ask questions of the resource person. It is hoped that students will be helped by this guest lecture so that they can prepare themselves for the world of work and the future and achieve success. read more