The Master’s Program in Agribusiness Management (MMA) at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Faperta UGM), has successfully obtained excellent accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT). This accreditation is valid from 12 November 2024 to 7 April 2025, serving as proof of the quality of education, research, and community service provided.
This excellent status was achieved after a rigorous evaluation process, including assessments of the curriculum, facilities, teaching staff, and research outcomes within the Faculty of Agriculture UGM. This recognition demonstrates that the MMA program at UGM has met high standards in offering education that is relevant to the needs of industry and society.
The Head of the Master’s Program in Agribusiness Management, Dr. Ir. Lestari Rahayu W., M.P., expressed gratitude for this achievement.
“With the excellent accreditation obtained by the Master’s Program in Agribusiness Management (MMA), the commitment and performance of the academic community need to be further enhanced to produce graduates who can compete and are ready to face the global agribusiness challenges. There needs to be a commitment to improving the quality of education, research, community service, and collaboration with the business world, industry, and academia, both domestically and internationally,” said Dr. Lestari.
The Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, Dr. Dyah Weny Respatie, added that this achievement reflects the hard work of everyone involved. “This recognition demonstrates our commitment to supporting UGM’s vision as a leading university that contributes significantly to society,” she explained.
The Head of the Quality Assurance Team at the Faculty of Agriculture UGM, Dr. Hani Perwitasari, S.P., M.Sc., emphasized that this success is closely linked to the effective implementation of the quality assurance system. “This accreditation proves that the program has met the education quality standards set. This is crucial for supporting the learning outcomes of graduates and the Faculty of Agriculture UGM’s vision and mission,” she said.
This achievement further solidifies the position of the MMA program at UGM as one of the best choices in agribusiness management in Indonesia. The Faculty of Agriculture UGM hopes that this success will attract more talented students and contribute significantly to the development of agribusiness knowledge that addresses global challenges.
Moreover, this achievement also shows the Faculty of Agriculture UGM’s commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Author: Agrit Kirana Bunda
Editor: Desi Utami