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Master Degree of Forestry Study Program

The Master Degree of Forestry Study Program at Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) has been accredited with a “GOOD” status by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT), ranked second-tier in SINTA, and recognized for its USU TALENTA excellence in the fields of Tropical Sciences and Medicine, Agroindustry, Local Wisdom, Sustainable Energy, Natural Resources (biodiversity, forests, marine resources, mining, and tourism), Technology (appropriate technology), and Arts (ethnic-based arts), with a specialization in natural resource management. The Master Degree of Forestry Study Program at USU is designed to serve as one of the centers of excellence in the development of tropical forestry science and technology in Sumatra.

The reasons for choosing the Master Degree of Forestry Study Program include: (1) the program produces graduates who are creative, innovative, and possess strong integrity in forest management, are environmentally responsible, and have insights into eco-technology-based forestry entrepreneurship; (2) it is supported by internationally recognized laboratory infrastructure, including the Mangrove Innovation Center of Excellence (PUI), the Bamboo Innovation Center of Excellence (PUI), the Center for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Studies, the Center for Policy and Social Forestry Studies, as well as other environmental research centers; (3) the program is supervised by Professors and Doctors with international reputations and scholarly works recognized at both national and international levels; and (4) it is supported by regional, national, and international forestry partners in the development and application of forestry science and engineering technologies.

Master Degree of Forestry Study Program
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History

2016

A team was formed to draft the proposal for establishing the Master Degree of Forestry Study Program as an initial step to develop higher education in the field of forestry at Universitas Sumatera Utara. The team was tasked with designing the proposal and planning the development of the study program to improve the quality of human resources in the forestry sector.

2018

The Master Degree of Forestry Study Program was officially established on July 27, 2018, based on the Decree No. 1400/UN5.1.R/SK/PRS/2018. The establishment of this program aims to provide quality education in forestry and prepare competent graduates who are ready to face global challenges in the forestry and environmental sectors.

2019

The Master Degree of Forestry Study Program opened its first intake of students, marking the beginning of the development of a new generation of forestry experts with a deep understanding of contemporary forestry issues and the ability to provide sustainable solutions for natural resource management.

2021

The Master Degree of Forestry Study Program received the decision of accreditation requirement fulfillment, which demonstrates the commitment to continuously improve the quality of education and academic services. This process ensures that the program meets national higher education standards and is ready to provide high-quality teaching and research.

2022

The Master Degree of Forestry Study Program successfully graduated its first cohort of master’s graduates, marking a significant achievement in the program’s development. Subsequently, a field assessment was conducted for program accreditation, and the program successfully obtained its first accreditation certificate, affirming the quality standards of the education provided.

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Vision & Mission

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In 2027, the Master of Forestry Study Program will become one of the centers of excellence in the development of Sumatran tropical forestry sciences and technology

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  1. Organizing professional master's level education based on research and community service to produce human resources with integrity, mastering science, technology, and art in the field of forestry, and being able to lead development and society.
  2. Developing and disseminating the latest and superior forestry science and technology as part of efforts to solve problems in the management, utilization, conservation, and technology of tropical forest resources through an integrated or multidisciplinary scientific approach.
  3. Creating higher education institutions that become a reference for various parties in the management, utilization, conservation, and technology of tropical forest resources in the regional, national, and international scope.
  4. Developing an integrated laboratory in the field of tropical forestry with a focus on developing tropical forest resources that are endemic to Sumatra.
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Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of Master Forestry Degree Program

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  1. Producing masters of forestry who (a) have integrity, (b) master the science and knowledge of tropical forestry, (c) are able to create innovations and solutions to problems in the field of tropical forestry, (d) are able to lead teams and communities in development.
  2. Conducting advanced-level research and service activities to produce the latest concepts, models, and technologies in the management, utilization, and conservation of resources in the field of tropical forestry.
  3. Developing centers of excellence in disaster risk reduction, especially matters related to tropical forest resources, such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, coastal safety belts from tsunamis, and risk reduction due to hurricanes, floods, and landslides.
  4. Building cooperation with various institutions at home and abroad for the development of science and technology for the management and utilization of tropical forests.
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  1. Developing master of forestry graduates who have integrity and loyalty in sustainable forest management.
  2. Developing master of forestry graduates who are able to create new innovations in the management, utilization, processing, and conservation of tropical forests.
  3. Developing master of forestry graduates who become problem solvers of problems in the field of tropical forestry.
  4. Developing graduates with managerial character who are able to lead teams and communities in forestry development.
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Organization Structure

Dr. Ir. Samsuri, S.Hut., M.Si., IPM., ASEAN Eng Dr. Ir. Samsuri S.Hut., M.Si., IPM., ASEAN Eng Head Of The Master Degree Of Forestry Study Program Dr. Nurdin Sulistiyono, S.Hut., M.Si. Dr. Nurdin Sulistiyono S.Hut., M.Si. Secretary Of The Master Degree Of Forestry Study Program Evalina Herawati Dr. Evalina Herawati S.Hut., M.Si. Secretary Of Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Prof. Rahmawaty, S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D. Prof. Rahmawaty S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D. Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Prof. Dr. Delvian, SP., MP. Prof. Dr. Delvian SP., MP. Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Prof. Ir. Siti Latifah, S.Hut, M.Si, Ph.D, IPU Prof. Ir. Siti Latifah S.Hut, M.Si, Ph.D, IPU Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Prof. Dr. Arida Susilowati, S.Hut., M.Si Prof. Dr. Arida Susilowati S.Hut., M.Si Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Dr. Oding Affandi, S.Hut., MP. Dr. Oding Affandi S.Hut., MP. Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Prof. Dr. Ir. Muhdi, S.Hut., MSi., IPU Prof. Dr. Ir. Muhdi S.Hut., MSi., IPU Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Prof. Dr. Ir. Yunasfi, M.Si. Prof. Dr. Ir. Yunasfi M.Si. Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Arif Nuryawan Arif Nuryawan S.Hut., M.Si., Ph.D Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Onrizal, S.Hut, M.Si, Ph.D Onrizal S.Hut, M.Si, Ph.D Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Prof. Dr. Budi Utomo, SP., MP. Prof. Dr. Budi Utomo SP., MP. Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Dr. Ridwanti Batubara, S.Hut., MP. Dr. Ridwanti Batubara S.Hut., MP. Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Dr. Ir. Bejo Slamet, S.Hut, M.Si, IPM Dr. Ir. Bejo Slamet S.Hut, M.Si, IPM Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Nelly Anna Dr. Nelly Anna S.Hut., M.Si. Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Dr. Ir Ma'rifatin Zahrah, M.Si Dr. Ir Ma'rifatin Zahrah M.Si Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Dr. Iwan Risnasari, S.Hut., M.Si. Dr. Iwan Risnasari S.Hut., M.Si. Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Dr. Achmad Siddik Thoha, S.Hut., M.Si. Dr. Achmad Siddik Thoha S.Hut., M.Si. Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Dr. Kansih Sri Hartini, S.Hut., MP. Dr. Kansih Sri Hartini S.Hut., MP. Bachelor Degree Of Forestry Study Program Dr. Anita Zaitunah, S.Hut., M.Sc. Dr. Anita Zaitunah S.Hut., M.Sc. Head of Forest Management Laboratory Dr. Deni Elfiati, SP., MP. Dr. Deni Elfiati SP., MP. Head of Forest Cultivation Laboratory Prof. Dr. Ir. Agus Purwoko, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU Prof. Dr. Ir. Agus Purwoko S.Hut., M.Si., IPU Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation and Information
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Students Organization

IKAHUT USU

IKAHUT USU

The Forestry Alumni Association of Universitas Sumatera Utara, abbreviated as IKAHUT USU, is a platform for the gathering of alumni from the Forestry program at Universitas Sumatera Utara. This institution serves as a place for its members to develop and promote the science and profession of forestry, as well as other strategic studies within their respective fields, while also acting as a medium for familial communication, inspired by the spirit embodied in the noble values of Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.