On November 5, 2024, the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program successfully achieved “UNGGUL” Accreditation from BAN-PT (National Accreditation Board for Higher Education). The accreditation was determined based on the Decree of BAN-PT Number 6549/SK/BAN-PT/Ak.KP/S/XI/2024 concerning the Conversion of Accreditation Rankings for the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program in the Undergraduate Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Sleman Regency. This accreditation is valid from November 5, 2024 – July 10, 2029. This achievement proves the commitment of the UGM Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) point 4, namely quality education. read more

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Do you know about the Fast Track Program? The Fast Track Program is an accelerated study program for undergraduate students (S1) to be able to continue to the master’s level (S2) so that they can complete their undergraduate (S1) and master’s (S2) studies in just 5 years! Interesting, isn’t it?

The Fast Track Program is open to all students of the UGM Faculty of Agriculture who are interested in continuing their studies in the master’s program at the UGM Faculty of Agriculture. There are two Master’s Programs in the UGM Department of Agricultural Socioeconomics, namely a Master of Agricultural Economics and a Master of Agribusiness Management. read more

Prof. Jamhari, a distinguished expert in the Socio-Economics of Agriculture at UGM, was a key figure at the 8th Indonesian Palm Oil Research Week 2024. The event was held on 3-4 October 2024 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC). The theme of the event was “Green Gold: Transforming Palm Oil Industry through Cutting-Edge Technologies”. This event is expected to introduce the latest research innovations on palm oil to stakeholders in the palm oil industry, such as the government, private sector, academics, and the wider community. read more

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

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

(Photo: group photo with invited guests)

Yogyakarta, May 4, 2024 A book review and dissemination event entitled “Myths vs. Facts: The Indonesian Palm Oil Industry in Global Social, Economic, and Environmental Issues, Fourth Edition” was successfully held on May 4, 2024, at the Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University. More precisely, this seminar was held at the Hardjono Danoesastro Auditorium, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM.

This review seminar and book dissemination are the result of collaboration between the Gadjah Mada University Agricultural Socioeconomic Student Family (KMSEP) and the Palm Oil Agribusiness Strategic Policy Institute (PASPI), which is supported by the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS). read more