Yogyakarta, August 12, 2025 – The Internal Quality Audit (IQA) is one of the key stages in the Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) cycle, conducted annually regularly. This process involves a comprehensive evaluation of academic programs, laboratories, research centers, and student activity units to ensure that the quality of education and educational services is maintained and continues to improve.
On August 12, 2025, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Program received an IQA visit conducted by two competent auditors: Muhlisin, S.Pt., M.Agri., Ph.D., IPP from the Faculty of Animal Science, and Makbul Hajad, S.T.P., M.Eng., Ph.D. from the Faculty of Agricultural Technology.
The audit was conducted in three main sessions. The first session focused on evaluating the study program with representatives from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program, namely Ir. Any Suryantini, M.M., Ph.D. (Head of the Study Program), Muh Amat Nasir, S.P., M.Sc. (Coordinator of AMI for the EPA Study Program 2025), Part-time staff of the EPA Program: Nazla Amanda Kamila, Mila Amalia Utami, Aprilia Dwi Hastuti, Mirda Mutiara Eva, and Inayatun Nuraini.
The second session involved faculty members representing various fields of expertise, namely Hariyani Dwi Anjani, S.P., M.Sc., Asih Kusumaningsih, S.P., M.Sc., Gilang Wirakusuma, S.P., M.Sc., and Sugiyarto, S.P., M.Sc. Student representatives from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Program, namely filled the third session Daffa Abyan Dinta Razan (EPA 22), Lalita Amaranggana (EPA 22), Nadya Mangesti Wibowo (EPA 22), Emma Widyastuti (EPA 23), Olivia Regita (EPA 23)
This AMI activity ran smoothly and produced positive evaluations, demonstrating the commitment of the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program to maintaining and improving academic quality and service. The implementation of AMI consistently supports several sustainable development goals (SDGs), specifically: SDG 4 – Quality Education: Ensuring quality education and inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Supporting educational innovation and infrastructure through continuous improvement. SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Strengthening internal partnerships and cross-faculty collaboration to achieve the highest quality of education.
Through this Internal Quality Audit, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program hopes to continue improving its academic system, strengthening the competencies of faculty and students, and enhancing the competitiveness of graduates at both national and international levels. AMI serves as a foundation for building an adaptive educational ecosystem capable of addressing future changes and challenges, while making a tangible contribution to sustainable development.
Author : Aprilia Dwi Hastuti
Admin of the Website for the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM