“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 (or IKDPM) has the expertise to develop analytical skill in understanding the complexity of an industry or market and evaluating options available to ensure optimum deci-sion and impact.

IKDPM also provides training in quantitative techniques to strengthen the analytical skills and policy analysis. These techniques include system dynamics, input-output, econometrics, applied general equilibrium models, multivariate analyses, non-parametric analyses among others

Institute of Agricultural and Food Policy Studies

IKDPM 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 areas 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.

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 Water Resource Economics Land Economics

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.

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 input-output, system dynamics, computable general equilibrium, econometrics and other related techniques.

www.ikdpm.upm.edu.my

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 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

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 MSc (Agricultural Policy) Indonesia

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

MSc (Agricultural Policy) Iran

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)

HOW TO APPLY ?

“...towards sustainable agriculture…”

INSTITUT KAJIAN DASAR

PERTANIAN DAN MAKANAN

(IKDPM)

( INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD

POLICY STUDIES )

Let your potential bloom at

Online Application

Two intake per year (February & September)

www.sgs.upm.edu.my

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