Bachelor of Agribusiness

Agribusiness Study Program (Ba-Agri) at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jember (UNEJ), is a leading academic program specializing in agri-food system business and management. Established in 1976, Ba-Agri holds the highest national accreditation, “Unggul,” from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. Since 2018, the program has implemented an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) system, ensuring graduates possess strong integrity, technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork capabilities. The curriculum integrates science, technology, and sustainable business practices, aligning with UNEJ’s vision of industrial and environmentally conscious agriculture.

Ba-Agri is internationally accredited by ASIIN, affirming its commitment to global education standards. Continuous evaluations, including semester-based assessments and periodic curriculum updates, maintain academic excellence. Located in Jember, a major agricultural hub in East Java, the program provides students with hands-on experience in sustainable agribusiness innovation. With a strong emphasis on research and community engagement, Ba-Agri prepares future professionals to drive advancements in the agribusiness sector both nationally and globally.

Course Code
Course Credit

2 credits (equal 3.02 ECTS)

Instructor/Lecturer
  • Prof. Dr. Ir. Soetriono, MP.
  • Agus Supriono, SP., M.Si.
  • Ratih Apri Utami, SP, M.Si
  • Rizky Yanuarti, S.P., M.P.
Course Description

The Agricultural Politics and Policy (POLPER) course provides learning materials aimed at ensuring students: (a) understand the concepts of politics and policy in the fields of economics and agricultural economics/agribusiness, (b) explain the application of economic theory in the implementation of agricultural/agribusiness policies, and (c) analyze and critically assess the dynamics of political and policy developments in agriculture/agribusiness. Final assessment is conducted using an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach. The output of the Project-Based Learning (PJBL) method applied in this course is a scientific study in the form of a group paper.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will master theoretical concepts in applied management, applied economics, agricultural development, entrepreneurship, and agribusiness communication

Prerequisites

None

Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, policy briefs, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1Concepts of politics, agricultural politics, policy, and agricultural policy
2Historical dynamics of agricultural politics and the agricultural involution trap
3Principles of economic policy and agricultural policy
4Price floor & price ceiling policies, direct & indirect taxation, and input subsidies
5Welfare generated by market mechanisms
6Welfare distortions caused by price policies, taxation, and input subsidies
7Continuation of welfare distortions due to policy interventions
8Mid-term examination
9Political dynamics of food policy (rice sector)
10Political dynamics of food policy (other food commodities)
11Political dynamics of agricultural policy in the plantation sector (sugar)
12Political dynamics of agricultural policy in the plantation sector (other plantation commodities)
13Political dynamics of agricultural institutions
14Political dynamics of agricultural trade at domestic and international market levels
15Political dynamics of agricultural trade in industrialized countries
16Final examination
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Student worksheet (10%)
  • Project instruction (60%)
  • Mid-term examination (15%)
  • Final exam (15%)
Course Code
Course Credit

3 credits (equal 4.53 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Dr. Luh Putu Suciati, SP., M.Si.
  • Dr. Ati Kusmiati, SP., MP.
  • Julita Hasnah, SP., M.Si
Course Description

The Land and Water Resource Management course is an elective subject that emphasizes the importance of understanding land conditions, climate impacts on crops, water resources, and irrigation systems. This course equips students with knowledge of land and irrigation water management policies in Indonesia, as well as practical applications of land and irrigation management.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Internalize faith in God with respect for resource and cultural diversity and a passion for agriculture.
  • Demonstrate adaptability to environmental changes and advancements in agricultural sciences.
  • Master theoretical concepts in applied management, applied economics, agricultural development, entrepreneurship, and agribusiness communication.
Prerequisites

Have completed the courses:

  • Introduction to Agricultural Economics
  • Introduction to Agricultural Science
  • Introduction to Crop Science
  • Agrotechnology
Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, policy briefs, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1Introduction: Course contract, syllabus, learning materials; Land (types, use, agricultural land classification)
2Soil properties: Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics
3Fertilization and fertilizers
4Types of agricultural land
5Land capability and suitability evaluation
6Types of irrigation, characteristics, and their impact on productivity
7Water balance, season prediction, climate change
8Mid-term examination
9Practical applications of land and irrigation water management in communities
10Land ownership models and their influence on land management
11Theoretical and community-based water management models
12-15Government policies on land and water management related to food security
16Political dynamics of agricultural institutions
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Project instruction (60%)
  • Mid-term examination (20%)
  • Final exam (20%
Course Code
Course Credit

2 credits (equal 3.02 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Prof. M. Rondhi., SP., MP., Ph.D.
  • Djoko Soejono, SP.,MP.
  • Illia Seldon Magfiroh, SE., MP.
  • Ahmad Zainuddin, SP., M.Si
Course Description

The course mainly equips students with knowledge about agribusiness institutions, covering upstream institutions (input provision), on-farm institutions, and downstream/marketing institutions. The course outcomes include academic papers, PowerPoint presentations, journal reviews, and essays.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Master theoretical concepts in applied management, applied economics, agricultural development, entrepreneurship, and agribusiness communication.
  • Apply logical and critical thinking in agribusiness using a scientific approach and adhering to scientific ethics.
Prerequisites

No Prerequisite Courses are needed

Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, policy briefs, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1Introduction, Organizations/Institutions, Institutional Framework, The Importance of Institutions in the Agribusiness Value Chain
2Agribusiness Institutions: Global, Community, and Economic Actors Perspectives
3Local Agribusiness Institutions
4Group-Based Agribusiness Institutions (Collective Action) in Managing Common Resources and Commodity Management for Shared Goals
5Agribusiness Institutions in the Provision of Production Inputs (Land, Seeds, Fertilizers)
6Incentive Theory and Moral Hazard
7Types of Partnerships in Agribusiness Institutions
8Midterm Exam
9Contract Farming
10Practical Agribusiness Institutions of Staple
11Practical Agribusiness Institutions of Livestock
12Practical Agribusiness Institutions of Tobacco
13Practical Agribusiness Institutions of Sugarcane
14Practical Agribusiness Institutions of Horticulture
15Transformation of Agribusiness Institutions
16Final Exam
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Student Worksheet (10%)
  • Project Instruction (45%)
  • Midterm Exam (15%)
  • Final exam (15%)
Course Code
Course Credit

3 credits (equal 4.53 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Dr. Luh Putu Suciati, SP., M.Si.
  • Ir. Anik Suwandari, MP
  • Meidiana Purnamasari, SP., MP., MBA, Ph.D
  • Indah Ibanah, SP, M.Si
Course Description

The course mainly explores complex agribusiness systems, including upstream and downstream aspects like innovation systems and supply chains. Key topics include strategic issues, phenomena, and challenges in commodities, such as smallholder farmers and market power. The course also covers current public policies, sustainable agriculture, and biotech-based agricultural goods in food, plantations, horticulture, fisheries, and livestock. Practical learning is emphasized through empirical data analysis and mini-videos.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Master theoretical concepts in the fields of applied management, applied economics, agricultural development, entrepreneurship, and agribusiness communication
  • Apply logical and critical thinking in agribusiness using a scientific approach and scientific ethics
Prerequisites

Students already taken Agribusiness Insights Course

Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, policy briefs, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1Scope of the Agribusiness System, Strategic Position of Agribusiness, and Government Policy
2Theoretical Concepts of Selected Topics in Agribusiness for Staple Commodities
3Theoretical Concepts of Selected Topics in Agribusiness for Horticulture
4Theoretical Concepts of Selected Topics in Agribusiness for Plantation Commodities
5Theoretical Concepts of Selected Topics in Agribusiness for Livestock
6Project Presentation
7Midterm Exam
8Selected Topics in Local Food Commodities in the Context of Global Food
9Project Presentation
10Discussion of the phenomena in selected topics regarding the urgency of commodity selection, based on emerging phenomena and issues, will be presented in a mini informational video
11Field observation to obtain data and information through verbal (oral) and visual means
12Discussion of the scenario or script and field observation for obtaining data and information for a mini video on the selected commodity
13iscussion of the finalization of the video clip related to the selected commodity and its upload to YouTube
14Presentation of the draft results of the mini video on selected topics in agribusiness for the chosen commodity
15Presentation of the empirical study in the form of a mini video on selected topics in agribusiness commodities
16Final Exam
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Project Instruction (50%)
  • Class Participation (5%)
  • Midterm Exam (20%)
  • Student Worksheet (15%)
  • Final exam (10%)
Course Code
Course Credit

4 credits (equal 6.04 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Dr. Ir. Joni Murti Mulyo Aji, M.Rur.M.
  • Intan Kartika Setyawati, S.P., M.P.
  • Cindera Rosa Damascena, SP., MP.
Course Description

The Agribusiness Management course (PNB1306) was constructed to be given to Undergraduate Program students Agribusiness Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, 3rd semester. This course contains concepts management in agribusiness, production management in agribusiness, technology management, HR management, finance in agribusiness, agribusiness marketing, risks and agribusiness institutions. The output of this course is a document, paper, mini research and PPT

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Explain the concept of agricultural production systems, post-harvest and industrial processing, safety and work safety
  • Practice the basic principles of work safety and security in the field of agribusiness
  • Describe the important things related to humanistic literacy (ethics, communication, negotiation, leadership, innovation, and creativity).
Prerequisites

Students already taken Agribusiness Insights Course

Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, policy briefs, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1System in Agribusiness: Agribusiness Scope: Upstearm/Input, On-farm –Downstream/Product Marketing; System Orientation; Market Driven Agriculture
2Management and Farmers as Agribusiness Managers
3Farming Facilities, Infrastructure and Production Management (Input and On-Farm)
4Farming Facilities, Infrastructure and Production Management (Input and On-Farm)
5Post-Harvest Management and Processing of Agricultural Products (Agroindustry)
6Agribusiness Management at the Agro-Industry Level
7Technology Management
8Middle Test
9Human Resources Management
10Agribusiness Management at marketing level
11Institutions and Support Systems in Agribusiness Management
12Financing and Financial Management in Agribusiness
13Agribusiness Risk Management
14Agribusiness and System Development Strategy
15Mini Research Presentation Project
16Final Test
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Project task (10%)
  • Class attendance and in-class participation (10%)
  • Research Project (20%)
  • Middle test (20%)
  • Final tes (40%)
Course Code
Course Credit

3 credits (equal 4.53 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Dr. Ir. Joni Murti Mulyo Aji, M.Rur.M.
  • Er. Ir. Evita Soliha Hani, M.P. 
  • Ebban Bagus Kuntadi, SP., M.Sc.
  • Ariq Dewi Maharani, SP., MP.
Course Description

This course is an academic study that is constructed for 6th semester (final) Agribusiness (S1) students in order to study, understand, discuss, analyze, explain and construct the concept of agribusiness supply chain management. The outputs of this course are long documents, papers and PPT.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the theoretical concepts of applied management, applied economics, agricultural development, entrepreneurship, and communication in the field of agribusiness
  • Examine the concept of sustainable development, institutions, community empowerment, and supporting knowledge in agribusiness development
  • Apply theoretical concepts and research results in the field of agribusiness in business simulation, management, and development
  • Make various alternative decisions in the field of agribusiness
  • Practice the right decision making in the field of agribusiness in simulation or real
Prerequisites

Students already taken Agribusiness Marketing and Consumer Behavior Course

Participation Limit

40 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, policy briefs, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1Definition of Supply Chain Management and Problems with Traditional Supply Chain Management
2Systems, Functions, and Basic Strategies of Supply Chain Management
3Systems Approach in Supply Chain Management; Product Flow in the Supply Chain; Flow of Money (Value), Payment Techniques, Profit Margins; Information Flow
4Integration of Flows in Supply Chain; Governance in Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Mapping
5Definition of Logistics; Definition of Customer Value; Relationship of Logistics with Supply Chain Management; Adjusting Supply and Demand; Order Management; Concept of Lead Time; Inventory Management and Procurement (ROP, EOQ)
6Agribusiness Supply Chain Management and Challenges in Agribusiness (Production, Labor, and Input)
7Controlling Factors in Supply Chain Management (Facilities, Transportation, Inventory, Sourcing, Pricing, Information, External Factors)
8Middle Test
9Stages in the Agribusiness Supply Chain (Farming, Transportation, Processing, Distribution, and Storage)
10Supply Chain vs. Value Chain; Key Framework of Value Chain (Porter); Definition of Added Value; Customer Value; Perishability
11The Role of Agroindustry in Creating Added Value; Analysis and Measurement of Added Value; Quality Management in Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Products
12Relationships Among Supply Chain Members; Trust; Power and Dependency; Sharing and Equity (Project Presentation)
13The Important Role of Information in Supply Chain Management; The Value of Information; Bullwhip Effect and the Importance of Information; The Use of IT in Supply Chain Management; The Role of IT in Resolving Problems and Conflicts
14Definition of Supply Chain Performance; Supply Chain Performance Assessment System (Key Points, Structure); Supply Chain Performance Measurement Models (POC, SCOR); Business Processes; Benchmarking and Process Performance Measurement
15Five Principles of SCOR (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return); Measuring Performance of Relationships Between Supply Chain Members
16Final Test
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Project task (10%)
  • Class attendance and in-class participation (10%)
  • Research Project (20%)
  • Middle test (20%)
  • Final exam (40%)
Course Code
Course Credit

2 credits (equal 3.02 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Prof. Dr. Ir. Yuli Hariyati, M.S.
  • Rena Yunita Rahman, SP., M.Si
  • Titin Agustina, SP., MP.
Course Description

This course explains the concepts and ethics of international business, historical theory of international trade, international economy, trade restrictions, international business management, international trade agreements, globalization and trade liberalization as well as socio-cultural factors that affect international business.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Find conditions and problems faced by small, medium and large agribusiness actors
  • Determine alternative solutions to problems faced by the company in an agribusiness simulation
Prerequisites

No Prerequisites are needed

Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, policy briefs, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1An overview of business concepts and ethics in international business
2Historical International trade theorie
3Basic theory of the formation of exporting and importing countries and their benefits
4Exchange rate: its dynamics (Appreciation and Depreciation) and factors influencing the international monetary system
5Trade Protection Theory
6Impact of trade protection
7Understanding of marketing agricultural products in international markets and Factors that influence the progress of international marketing
8Middle Test
9External factors, especially socio-cultural, that influence international business
10Creating a business plan for agricultural products on the international market
11Import export steps
12Application of import-export measures to agricultural product business plans
13Difference between globalization and liberalization and
The impact of globalization and liberalization on trade
14International trade organizations and cooperation
15Group discussion of international business cases for agricultural products
16Final Test
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Class attendance and in-class participation (10%)
  • Study case task (20%)
  • Middle exam (30%)
  • Final exam (40%)
Course Code
Course Credit

3 credits (equal 4.53 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Dr. Ir. Evita Soliha Hani, MP.
  • Dr. Ati Kusmiati, SP., MP.
  • Rachmat Udhi Prabowo, SP,, MP.
Course Description

This course is an academic study of various natural resource and environmental issues from an economic perspective. It begins with a global understanding of renewable resource management (such as fisheries, forests, water, and land) and non-renewable resource management (such as mining). Students will learn about the economic principles and characteristics of natural resource goods, cost-benefit analysis, and impact management through an introduction to Environmental Impact Assessments (AMDAL) and Strategic Environmental Assessments (KLHS). Local resource management issues will be introduced through field surveys on the management of both renewable and non-renewable resources.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Master theoretical concepts in applied management, applied economics, agricultural development, entrepreneurship, and agribusiness communication. market, product diversification, etc.)
Prerequisites

Students already taken Microeconomics

Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, policy briefs, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1Scope and Issues in Natural Resource and Environmental Management
2Relationship Between Natural Resource Economics, Population Growth, and Economic Development
3Economic Scarcity of Natural Resources (Physical and Economic Aspects and Solutions)
4Ownership Concepts, Resource Goods Characteristics, Externalities, and Market Failure
5Economic Management of Non-Renewable Resources: Mining Management
6Principles of Renewable Natural Resource Management
7Management of Renewable Resources – MSY and OSY Methods, Determining Catch Locus (Fishing Locations)
8Middle Test
9Cost-Benefit Analysis of Natural Resource and Environmental Management
10Management of Renewable Resources – Forest Resource Management
11Water and Land Resource Management
12Environmental Management and Impact Assessments (AMDAL) and Strategic Environmental Assessments (KLHS)
13Selected Topics: Non-Renewable Resources, Fisheries, and Forestry Resources; Field Survey on Fisheries and Forestry Resource Management Models
14Selected Topics: Land and Water Resources; Field Survey on Land and Water Resource Management Models
15Discussion and Review of Environmental Problems in Developing Countries
16Final Test
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Project based (40%)
  • Case Method (35%)
  • Middle Exam (10%)
  • Final Exam (15%)
Course Code
Course Credit

2 credits (equal 3.02 ECTS)

Lectures
  • Prof. M. Rondhi, SP, MP, Ph.D
  • Julian Adam Ridjal, S.P. M.Si.
  • Dimas B. Zahrosa, SP, MP
Course Description

This course is constructed to provide students with an understanding of management in plantation companies. This course is given to 4th semester students who already have a basic knowledge of management. This course provides a practical overview in the management of plantation companies

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Explain the concepts and practices of plantation crop management (production management, human resources, organization, and marketing)
  • Demonstrate management principles for plantation agribusiness (product characteristics, business actors, intra and inter-business relationships, Indonesia’s position in the world market, product diversification,
  • Describe the concepts of plantation crop management (production management, human resources, organization, and marketing)
  • Apply the concepts of plantation crop agribusiness (product characteristics, business actors, intra and inter-business relations, Indonesia’s position in the world market, product diversification
  • Identify various alternative plantation crop agribusiness decisions (product characteristics, business actors, intra and inter-business relationships, Indonesia’s position in the world market, product diversification, etc.)
  • Practice correct decision making in a simulation/real manner in plantation crop agribusiness (product characteristics, business actors, intra and inter-business relations, Indonesia’s position in the world market, product diversification, etc.)
Prerequisites

Students already taken Microeconomics

Participation Limit

20 Students

Course Materials

Students will have access to course materials, including a textbook, suggested journal articles, policy briefs, and think tank reports. Additionally, they will be encouraged to watch engaging YouTube videos related to the topics discussed in daily lectures.

Curriculum
MeetingTopics
1History of Indonesian plantations before independence
2History of Indonesian plantations after independence
3Dynamics of Indonesian Coffee Agribusiness (Product characteristics, business actors, intra- and inter-business relations, Indonesia’s position in the world market, product diversification, etc.)
4The mananagement of Indonesia Coffee Company
5Dynamics of Indonesian Tobacco Agribusiness (Product characteristics, business actors, intra- and inter-business relations, Indonesia’s position in the world market, product diversification, etc.)
6The mananagement of Indonesia Tobacco Company
7Mid Test
8Dynamics of Indonesian Rubber Agribusiness (Product characteristics, business actors, intra- and inter-business relations, Indonesia’s position in the world market, product diversification, etc.)
9The mananagement of Indonesia rubber Company
10Dynamics of Indonesian coconut Agribusiness (Product characteristics, business actors, intra- and inter-business relations, Indonesia’s position in the world market, product diversification, etc.)
11The mananagement of Indonesia coconut Company
12Dynamics of Indonesian Cocoa Agribusiness (Product characteristics, business actors, intra- and inter-business relations, Indonesia’s position in the world market, product diversification, etc.)
13The mananagement of Indonesia Cocoa Company
14Dynamics of Indonesian Sugar Cane Agribusiness (Product characteristics, business actors, intra- and inter-business relations, Indonesia’s position in the world market, product diversification, etc.)
15The mananagement of Indonesia Sugar Cane Company
16Final Test
Assessment and Evaluation

Upon successfully completing the course, students should complete :

  • Class attendance and in-class participation (10%)
  • Study case task (20%)
  • Middle Exam (30%)
  • Final Exam (40%)