www.ikdpm.upm.edu.my

INSTITUT KAJIAN DASAR

PERTANIAN DAN MAKANAN

(IKDPM)

Let your potential bloom at

Postgraduate

Programmes

( INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD

POLICY STUDIES )

“We are committed to providing an outstanding

policy studies in a participatory environment with

best available expertise”.

Associate Professor Dr. Shaufique Fahmi Ahmad Sidique

Director, Institute of Agricultural and Food Policy Studies

Welcome Note With the majority of our students going into employment or

further studies, the Institute of Agricultural and Food Policy

Studies is internationally recognized for delivering high

quality education.

Institute of Agricultural and Food Policy Studies

KDPM was established in 2005 to carry out research in agricultural

and food policy issues. It is a renowned agricultural policy analysis

centre in the country with extensive research experience in the are-

as of agricultural development, bio-resource and environment,

marketing and trade, production and processing.

Its core activities are research, consultancies, and public service

with the following objectives :

To analyse the impact of macro policy changes, both national

and global, on the agriculture and food sector;

To provide policy options for major problems constraining

the agriculture and food sector

To identify and analyse current and future issues in

agriculture, food and natural resources.

Institute of Agricultural and Food Policy Studies (or IKDPM)

has the expertise to develop analytical skill in understanding

the complexity of an industry or market and evaluating op-

tions available to ensure optimum decision and impact.

IKDPM also provides training in quantitative techniques to

strengthen the analytical skills and policy analysis. These

techniques include system dynamics, input-output, econo-

metrics, applied general equilibrium models, multivariate

analyses, non-parametric analyses among others

STUDYING WITH US

We provide a conducive environment for studies with a global

perspective; addressing current and future issues in

agriculture and resources. We provide a range of quantitative

techniques to analyse issues and policy simulations.

Entry Requirements

Master of Science (MSc)

i. A Bachelor’s degree from recognized universities with a CGPA of at

least 3.0 or equivalent; or

ii. A CGPA of less than 3.0 with at least 3 years of working experience will

be considered.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

i. A Master’s degree with thesis in related field; or

ii. A non-thesis Master’s degree with CGPA of at least 3.5 and a B+ for

project paper; or

Apart from the thesis requirement, postgraduate students are required to

take a prescribed coursework minimum 6 credits for MSc and 9 credits for

PhD. The courses to be taken for both programmes are those that are

offered by:

i. Faculty of Agriculture

ii. Faculty of Economics and Management

iii. Faculty of Educational Studies

iv. Faculty of Environmental Studies

v. Faculty of Forestry

vi. Faculty of Science

Master of Science and PhD (Agricultural Policy)

Agricultural Production Economics Agricultural Development Agricultural Marketing

Agricultural Finance Agricultural Price Analysis Agribusiness and Farm Management

Cooperatives Master of Science and PhD (Natural Resource Policy)

Natural Resource Economics

Fisheries Economics

Forestry Economics

Environmental Economics

Energy Economics

OUR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

LABORATORY OF BIORESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

This laboratory conducts research related to

bioresources such as fisheries, land, water, air, energy

and forestry. The main issue is the recreational aspect of

natural resources, conservation of renewable resources,

international trade, economic, environmental and fuel.

LABORATORY OF AGRICULTURAL

PRODUCTION, MARKETING AND TRADE

This laboratory conducts research related to agricultural

and food production, marketing and trade. Areas of

research include production economic analysis,

cooperation, demand, supply and price, supply chain,

consumer behaviour, finance and international trade.

LABORATORY OF QUANTITATIVE

METHODS FOR POLICY ANALYSIS

This laboratory aims at strengthening the application

of quantitative methods for policy analysis such in-

put-output, system dynamics, computable general

equilibrium, econometrics and other related tech-

niques.

Hear what our students say

Thoughts and suggestions they

give have always been impressive

and brilliant. Their research

knowledge and experience

indeed enlighten my journey

towards getting my PhD.

Abdulla Ibragimov

PhD (Agricultural Policy)

Uzbekistan

Being a student at IKDPM prepares

me to become a better researcher.

IKDPM is a right place for those who

want to be a professional analyst in

the field.

Novyandra Ilham Bahtera

Studying at IKDPM is a wonderful

opportunity. This is my best

decision ever made; I learned a

lot, met so much friendly people

and had a great time!

Sahra Mohamad

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Universiti Putra Malaysia

GRF (Graduate Research Fellowship)

IGRF (International Graduate Research Fellowship)

SGRA (Special Graduate Research Allowance)

GRA (Graduate Research Assistantship)

GSS (International Graduate Student Scholarship)

Financial Aid To Attend International Seminar/Conference

Financial Aid To Attend Research Attachment (Outbound)

Other providers

MyBrain15

PTPTN (Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional

Organization For Women In Science For The Developing World

Public Service Department Of Malaysia (JPA)

Pinjaman Pelajaran Yayasan Pelajaran Johor

SEARCA

The Khazanah Scholarship Programme

Islamic Development Bank (IDB)

Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF)

CONTACT US

Institut Kajian Dasar Pertanian dan Makanan (IKDPM)

(Institute of Africultural and Food Policy Studies)

Putra Infoport, Universiti Putra Malaysia,

43400, UPM Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan

Associate Professor Dr. Normaz Wana Ismail

Deputy Director

Tel: +60 (03) 8947 1096 (Dr Normaz Wana)

Tel: +60 (03) 8947 1075 (Nur Shahida)

Email : nwi@upm.edu.my

Website : www.ikdpm.upm.edu.my

HOW TO APPLY ?

“...towards sustainable agriculture…”

Online Application

Two intake per year (February & September)

www.sgs.upm.edu.my

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