Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering With Honors University Putra Malaysia

Overview

The objectives of this Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering With Honors program from University Putra Malaysia are; 

• to produce engineers that are knowledgeable in the field of agricultural and biosystem engineering with appropriate skills and attitude for employment in industries; 
• to produce engineers who are creative and innovative, as well as being concerned and responsible towards the society, cultures and environment; 
• to produce engineers who are capable of solving advanced design and development problems at national and international levels. 

Students are also exposed to competitions related to agricultural and biosystem engineering at national and international level as well as have opportunities to undergo practical training and join student exchange programs abroad. 

Career Opportunities 

Job opportunities for ABE graduates are wide and diverse, covering aspects of management, consultancy and construction, research and development, monitoring and control, technical services, sales and marketing, production and processing, business and entrepreneurship, as well as education and training. These wide-ranging opportunities are the result of the versatility of the ABE program and this versatility has resulted in the high demand for ABE graduates at all times. 

Recognition

The ABE program is recognized by the Public Service Department (JPA), the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and the Malaysian Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC). ABE graduates can also seek employment outside the country since the ABE program is also recognized by the Washington Accord at the international level. 

Workplaces

Till today, ABE graduates have been hired by many public and private sectors such as the Department of Agriculture, Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (KADA), Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA), Farmers Organization Authority (FOA), Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA), Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Malaysian Nuclear Agency, Rubber Industry Small Holders Development Authority (RISDA), the Malaysian Rubber Board, the Malaysian Cocoa Board, Bank of Agriculture, Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA), Marditech , Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA), Tradewinds Plantation Berhad, Oil and Gas Industries, National Hydraulic Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad, Sime Darby, Genting Plantation, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, IOI Plantation, Charoen Pokphand Group, Top Glove Corporation Bhd, Sony, Institute of Public and Private Higher Education, Polytechnic and Ministry of Education Malaysia. There are also graduates who become entrepreneurs by setting up companies and involved in engineering design, fabrication and engineering tools supply.