D3 Agroindustry

By 2025, to be an outstanding centre for education, learning and the transfer of skills and technology in environmentally friendly and sustainable agro-industry.

1. Organise and develop vocational education in agro-industry that meets the demands of society and industry and keeps pace with science and technology.
2. Conduct and facilitate applied research and community service in environmentally friendly, sustainable agro-industry that benefits society.
3. Run a professional, accountable, innovative and competitive vocational education management system in agro-industry.
4. Build and expand partnerships with institutions at the local, national and international level.
5. Develop skilled, entrepreneurial, independent and environmentally aware graduates who master information technology and uphold good ethics and character.

1. Produce professional Associate's Degree (A.Md.) graduates in agro-industry, competent in handling, managing and quality-controlling agricultural products.
2. Apply research and development results in agro-industry through partnerships with the community, business, industry and other institutions.
3. Run professional, accountable, innovative and competitive vocational education management in agro-industry.
4. Partner with industry on handling, processing and quality-assurance services for agricultural products at the local, national and international level.
5. Produce skilled, entrepreneurial, independent and environmentally aware graduates who master information technology and uphold good ethics.

Graduates of the Agro-industry program can work as:

1. Production supervisors in agricultural processing industries.
2. Quality control officers in agricultural processing industries.
3. Advisers to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
4. Entrepreneurs in agro-industry and agricultural processing.
5. Professionals in other fields such as banking, cooperatives and government agencies.

Competencies expected by industry:

1. Plan, produce and develop industrial products from natural resources (agricultural products).
2. Transform inputs (raw materials, machines, capital, labour and methods) to add value to agricultural products.
3. Basic ability to manage an agro-industry system, including management, engineering, technology and production processes, and small-scale business analysis.
4. Test food and agricultural products physically, chemically, microbiologically and organoleptically, and understand quality assurance systems.
5. Master their field independently and creatively develop agro-industry equipment and processes.
6. Strong dedication, responsiveness to developments in agricultural industry science and technology, care for the environment and active participation in national development.