Pursuing a master’s degree often requires students to balance academic responsibilities, assignments, and various extracurricular activities. This is also true for Syifa Azzahra, a student in the Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada. Amid her busy academic schedule, Syifa has successfully developed her presence on social media and is now recognized as a content creator who collaborates with various brands.

Her journey began in June 2025 when she decided to become more consistent in creating content on TikTok. Initially, she simply enjoyed sharing stories and everyday experiences. Over time, however, what started as a hobby gradually opened up new opportunities. read more

The Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, once again demonstrated its commitment to community engagement through an outreach activity titled “Institutional Strategies for Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (KDMP) for Shared Prosperity.” The program was held on September 10, 2025, at the Sidoluhur Village Hall in Kapanewon Godean.

The event featured Prof. Jamhari, an academic and practitioner with extensive experience in cooperative assistance, as the main speaker. In his presentation, Prof. Jamhari explained the institutional transformation of cooperatives from gapoktan (farmer group associations) into Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (KDMP) in 2025 as part of an effort to strengthen community-based economic development. read more

The Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, once again carried out a community service initiative aimed at strengthening the capacity of business actors at the village level. The program, titled “Strengthening the Institutional Capacity of MSMEs Assisted by KDMP of Sidoluhur Village,” was held on September 25, 2025, with Agus Dwi Nugroho, Ph.D. serving as the speaker.

The activity was attended by micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners who are supported by the Koperasi Desa Merah Putih (KDMP) of Sidoluhur Village. During the session, participants received a comprehensive introduction to key aspects of sustainable MSME development, ranging from business legality and financial management to marketing strategies and human resource management. read more

Efforts to strengthen the capacity of business owners should not stop at institutional and legal aspects alone. They must also address one of the most important foundations of a sustainable business: financial management. This became the focus of a community service program organized by the Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Sidoluhur Village Hall in Kapanewon Godean.

The program, titled “Financial Record-Keeping for MSMEs,” featured Dr. Ir. Lestari Rahayu Waluyati, M.P. as the speaker. In her presentation, she emphasized the strategic role of MSMEs in the national economy, contributing 96.9% of total employment and 60.5% of Indonesia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Despite this major contribution, many MSMEs still face basic challenges in managing their finances. read more

Awareness of the importance of halal products is no longer only a religious concern, but has also grown into a global market demand. In response to this challenge, the Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, once again organized a community service activity focused on strengthening the competitiveness of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through halal certification.

The program, titled “Halal Certification for MSMEs,” was held on October 28, 2025, at the Sidoluhur Village Hall in Kapanewon Godean. The session featured Dr. Jumeri, a lecturer from the Faculty of Agricultural Technology at UGM, as the main speaker. read more

The commitment of higher education institutions to community empowerment was once again demonstrated by the Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, through a community service initiative titled “Vegetable Cultivation for Farmers.” The activity was held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Kalurahan Sidoluhur, Kapanewon Godean, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta.

This program formed part of MMA UGM’s ongoing efforts to make a tangible contribution to society, particularly by strengthening the capacity of farmers at the local level. More than simply transferring knowledge, the activity was also designed as a shared learning space where academics and community members could respond together to the increasingly dynamic needs of agriculture. read more

A warm and welcoming atmosphere marked the iftar gathering organized by the Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Program, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Held at the home of the Head of Program, Dr. Ir. Lestari Rahayu Waluyati, M.P., the event brought together students from different cohorts in a setting filled with closeness and togetherness.

From late afternoon, participants began arriving and greeting one another. The gathering became a meaningful moment of connection, bringing students from different cohorts together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The event officially began with an opening session, followed by a recitation from the Holy Qur’an. Afterwards, Dr. Ir. Lestari Rahayu Waluyati, M.P., Head of the MMA UGM Program, delivered welcoming remarks that highlighted the importance of maintaining togetherness and supporting one another throughout the academic journey. read more

The Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, organized a matriculation program for new students of Cohort 52 as an initial step in preparing them for graduate study. Held in early February 2026, the program was designed to provide a common academic foundation for students coming from diverse educational backgrounds, so that they could begin their coursework with a more equal level of understanding.

On the first day, the program began with an introduction to the study program delivered by the Head of MMA, Dr. Ir. Lestari Rahayu Waluyati, M.P. This session served as an important starting point for students to understand the learning system, curriculum structure, and academic direction of MMA UGM. read more

The Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Program at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, has once again marked an encouraging achievement through one of its students, Muhammad Azzar Kashi. A master’s degree, which is generally completed in around two years, was finished by Azzar in just 1 year and 4 months. His journey shows that with careful planning and strong commitment, graduate study can be completed more efficiently without compromising quality.

Originally from Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Azzar completed his undergraduate degree in Agribusiness at Malikussaleh University. During his time at MMA UGM, he did not focus only on academics. He was also active in campus activities and began working from his second semester onward. read more

At UGM, the fast track program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to continue to a master’s degree earlier through a more efficient study pathway. Under this scheme, students can complete both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in around five years, with the seventh and eighth semesters of undergraduate study taken alongside the first and second semesters of graduate study.

One of the students who chose this path is Devira Putri Rahmalia, a student in the Master of Agribusiness Management (MMA) Program at UGM who is now in the process of completing her thesis. She had actually known about the program since the beginning of her undergraduate years through faculty socialization sessions. Even so, like many students, she once felt unsure and went back and forth before making her decision. In the end, Devira chose fast track because she saw it as a meaningful opportunity. What mattered most to her was the efficiency of study time, especially because it matched her long-term interest in pursuing an academic path. She also felt that, as a program open to UGM students, it was an opportunity worth making the most of. read more