Agriculture is the backbone of Malaysia’s economy. The plantation sector in Malaysia has contributed significantly to the Malaysian economy. The National Agrofood Policy 2021-2030 (NAP 2.0) is holistically formulated to continue the first National Agrofood Policy (NAP) with a focus on the modernisation and development of the agrifood sector as well as enhancing national food security. Malaysia continues to be regarded as the reference point for oil palm, rubber, cocoa, and coconut upstream and downstream technology. Using this local expertise, it is pertinent that KLUST takes this opportunity to develop a programme at the sub-professional level to supply trained personnel to cater for the management of plantation crops, which are rapidly expanding in the region.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
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PEO 1: Graduates with competent knowledge, practical and analytical skills, critical thinking, as well as the agility to adapt to the rapid advancements in various areas of Agricultural Plantation Management.
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PEO 2: Graduates with professional attributes, lifelong learning skills and entrepreneurial spirits in Agricultural Plantation Management.
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PEO 3: Graduates adapt to the global work environment, lead a team, as well as possess the digital and numerical skills related to Agricultural Plantation Management.
Graduates of this programme are expected to demonstrate the following abilities (Programme Learning Outcome – (PLO))
| PLO |
DESCRIPTIONS |
| PLO 1 |
Knowledge and Understanding – Understand and apply the comprehensive knowledge in agricultural science & plantation management. |
| PLO 2 |
Cognitive Skills – Employ scientific methods to solve problems related to agricultural science. |
| PLO 3 |
Practical Skill – Demonstrate the ability to handle and perform techniques and instrumentation related to agricultural science & plantation management. |
| PLO 4 |
Interpersonal Skills – Develop social skills and adapt to the working environment in plantation management. |
| PLO 5 |
Communication, Leadership and Team Skills – Communicate effectively, analyse critically and be able to solve problems individually and as a team. |
| PLO 6 |
Digital Skills – Analyse, interpret and present data using digital skills. |
| PLO 7 |
Numerical Skills – Solve problems with analytical and appropriate numeracy skills in improving organizational performance. |
| PLO 8 |
Leadership, Autonomy and Responsibility – Demonstrate problem-solving skills individually or in a group with guidance. |
| PLO 9 |
Personal Skill – Able to source and use information in personal and career development as well as in the development of plantation management technology. |
| PLO 10 |
Entrepreneurial Skills – Develop, manage and sustain business related to farm management and crop production. |
| PLO 11 |
Ethics – Identify and evaluate the ethical, moral, legal, social and economic issues related to agricultural science & plantation management. |
Why Should I Take This Programme?
- Agriculture is a huge industry.
- Agriculture is a high-tech sector.
- We will always need agriculture.
- Better job and career opportunitis.
- High opportunities for young graduates and entrepreneurs.
