Profile

The Department of Agricultural Industrial Technology at the University of Jember is committed to producing highly competent graduates equipped to lead and innovate in the field of agroindustry. Anchored in a multidisciplinary curriculum that integrates agricultural engineering, management, and technology, the program focuses on building sustainable and efficient agricultural industrial systems.

A distinctive strength of the program lies in its specialization in industrial-scale agricultural commodities, particularly coffee, cocoa, rubber, and tea—key economic drivers in the eastern region of Java. Students are trained to understand and manage the entire value chain, from raw material handling to high-value product development, with strong emphasis on post-harvest technology, processing innovation, and supply chain management.

Program Highlights:

• Strategic Commodity Focus: In-depth academic and research engagement with strategic commodities such as coffee, cocoa, rubber, and tea, supporting the development of value-added products and innovations tailored to industrial and community needs.

• Advanced Laboratory and Learning Facilities: Equipped with specialized laboratories in agricultural product processing, agroindustrial systems, and entrepreneurship to foster hands-on learning and applied research.

• Industry and Plantation Partnerships: Strong collaborations with agroindustrial companies, plantations, and SMEs provide students with opportunities for internships, collaborative research, and real-world project development.

• Innovation and Technopreneurship Orientation: The curriculum encourages innovation in agroindustrial products and processes, while nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset among students.

• Competitive and Career-Ready Graduates: Alumni of the program have successfully pursued careers in agribusiness industries, research institutions, government agencies, and as independent agroindustrial entrepreneurs.

1. Agrotechnologist

Graduates are equipped to become agrotechnologists with strong competencies in designing, operating, and managing agroindustrial systems. They are capable of applying technological innovations to optimize post-harvest handling, processing, and value-added product development for strategic commodities such as coffee, cocoa, rubber, and tea. These professionals are also skilled in integrating sustainability principles into agroindustrial practices.

2. Research Assistant

Graduates are prepared to serve as research assistants in academic, governmental, or industrial research institutions. They possess the ability to assist in the planning, execution, and analysis of research projects related to agricultural processing technology, supply chain systems, and product innovation. With a solid foundation in scientific methods and data analysis, they contribute to the advancement of knowledge and technology in agroindustry.

3. Entrepreneur

Graduates are capable of becoming entrepreneurs in the agroindustrial sector, particularly in the development of value-added products from local commodities such as coffee, cocoa, rubber, and tea. With knowledge in agroindustrial technology, business management, and product innovation, they are prepared to establish and grow sustainable agribusiness ventures that respond to market demands and promote local economic development.

4. Community Development Facilitator

Graduates are prepared to take on the role of community development facilitators, especially in rural and agricultural areas. They are skilled in empowering farming communities through the implementation of appropriate technologies, capacity building, and participatory development strategies. Their expertise supports the improvement of agroindustrial practices at the grassroots level and fosters inclusive and sustainable rural development.