MASTER OF PLANTATION MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION

Master in Plantation Management is a professional postgraduate degree. The programme was first started in May 1998. This programme is the result of collaboration between UPM (Faculty of Economics and Management) and the Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP). Each party is recognized for its expertise in its field: the farmer for agricultural education and research, and the latter for grooming individuals for the plantation industry. The combined talents of the two organizations ensure the high quality of the programme. Students who have been admitted to the programme included senior plantation managers, researchers, lecturers, lawyers, and accountants. The programme is structured such that the students enrolled in the programme can continue working. The degree in earned through course work (as opposed to a research thesis).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Application must have:

• Applicants with a minimum of 3 years working experience, must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant/related area with a minimum CGPA of 2.25.
• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant/related area amongst fresh graduates with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.
• Applicants from foreign students graduated from universities whereby the medium of instruction is not in English must pass a minimum English qualification level as specified by the School of Graduate Office, UPM.
• Fulfills all general requirements as specified the Senate of UPM.

**Candidates without qualifications in the relevant field or work experience in the relevant field must undergo the appropriate pre-requisite course (SST4304 Climate Change and Agriculture)