Alumni

Current and future career and business opportunities in the aquaculture field are very promising, especially for alumni of the Aquaculture Department. Along with global population growth and increasing awareness of the importance of fisheries resources, demand for fishery products continues to increase. Aquaculture graduates have the opportunity to work in various sectors, including pond management, fish cultivation, planning and development of fisheries areas, research and development of aquaculture technology innovations, as well as consulting and management of fisheries resource sustainability.

In addition, awareness of sustainability and environmentally friendly farming practices is increasingly dominating the aquaculture industry. Alumni of the Aquaculture study program can be involved in innovative businesses such as organic fish cultivation, aquaponic systems, and the application of advanced technology to increase production efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. Technological developments such as the use of sensors, artificial intelligence and automation also open the door for Aquaculture graduates to contribute to the industrial revolution 4.0 in the fisheries sector. Furthermore, the opportunity to export fishery products from various countries can also be an attractive career path for Aquaculture graduates who want to be involved in international trade. Skills in production management, processing and knowledge of international standards will be of great value in this scope.

Overall, with a strong understanding of aquaculture and the ability to adapt to industrial developments, graduates of the Aquaculture study program have bright career prospects and can become key players in responding to challenges and exploiting opportunities in the current and future world of fisheries.

The following is a list of professions and careers that can be achieved by graduates of the UMM Aquaculture Study Program:

1. Entrepreneur cultivating aquatic organisms (food fish, ornamental fish, shrimp, seaweed, shellfish)

2. Company Manager (fish farming, feed company, hatchery, fishery product distribution, exporter)

3. Goverment Officer/Civil Servants (in various Government Institutions related to fisheries at regional, provincial and ministerial levels)

4. Lecturer/Teacher (being a teaching staff at various levels of education)

5. Researcher (becoming a researcher in various government/PNS, private/university institutions, or NGOs).

Based on regulations set by the Ministry of Higher Education, graduates of the Aquaculture Study Program will receive the title "Bachelor of Fisheries" or abbreviated as "S.Pi"

Graduates of the UMM Aquaculture Department have a BNSP (National Professional Certification Agency) competency certificate implemented by the UMM LSP (Professional Certification Institute) with the "Fish Feed Management" scheme & "Fish Cultivator Technician" scheme.

The following are a number of testimonials from alumni of the Aquaculture Department.

The following are job vacancies that can be accessed by alumni of the Aquaculture Study Program. Check for updated information regularly.

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In order to improve service quality and evaluate outcomes, each alumni is requested to fill in the following tracer study form.

The following is a graph of the waiting time for graduates to get their first job.

Job Suitability with Alumni Competencies

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