Centre of Entrepreneurial Development & Graduate Marketability (CEM) was established on January 25, 2013, and consists of nine (9) staff members, including three (3) Management & Professional (M&P) staff and five (5) Executive staff.

The center is divided into three (3) sections:

(1) Administration and Finance Section

(2) Entrepreneurial Development Section

(3) Graduate Employability Section

The center was established to develop entrepreneurial and career activities for students more systematically and holistically to enhance graduates' employability.

CEM implements two (2) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by the Vice-Chancellor, as stipulated by the Minister of Higher Education:

(1) The percentage of UPM graduates' employability every year.

• Pelan Tindakan Keusahawanan (PTK) Institusi Pengajian Tinggi (IPT) 2021-2025

(2) The total involvement of students in entrepreneurial development activities at various levels.

• Pelan Strategik Kebolehpasaran Graduan 2021-2025

STAFF

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Students have the opportunity to explore the world of entrepreneurship at UPM through various facilities and entrepreneurship programs, including the following:

BUSINESS SPACE

• PutraBiz@CEM
• PutraBiz@Cafe – 4 units
• PutraBiz@Kiosk – 6 units
• PutraBiz@Stall
• Student Entrepreneurship Incubator Programme
  - CEMARA Coffee Cafe x CEM, KOSISWA, CELCOMDIGI & Teguh Cemara Ent.
  - Bicycle Workshop x KOSISWA & Lasak Pro Ride Sdn. Bhd.
  - Rain Coffee Kiosk x KOSISWA
  - Vertico Clothing x KOSISWA
  - Kalem Barbershop x KOSISWA
  - Putra Agro Burger x KOSISWA

ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM

• Siswapreneur Startupbiz@CEM
• Siswapreneur Advance@CEM
  Social Entrepreneur@Urban Community (University to Community)
• Company Registration (SSM)

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

• Uniputra Entrepreneurial Club (UEC)
• Student Entrepreneurship Cooperative UPM Berhad (KOSISWA)

CAREER

Meanwhile, students also have the opportunity to explore their careers through various graduate employability programs such as:

CAREER & GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMS

• UPM Career and Entrepreneurship Carnival Career and Entrepreneurship
• 'Borak Tepi' Webinars
• Various KPT Graduation Marketability Programs
  - National Economic Development Plan (PENJANA) KPT - Career Advancement
    Program (CAP)
  - KPT Graduate Marketability Intervention Program
  - and others.

STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS

• Uniputra Career Club (UCC)

SERVICES

• KPT Tracer Study
• Career Preparation Advisory Services (Resume, Image, Job Interviews, and more)
• Permanent Job Search Platform: Telegram Group @MemburuKerjaUPM
• Gig Economy Platform: Whatsapp Group UPM HIRE! Part-time Jobs @UPM

APPLICATION FOR A VISIT TO CEM UPM

Requests for visits to CEM should be submitted formally via letter or email and sent no later than one (1) month before the scheduled visit date to the Director of CEM.

For any inquiries, please contact us at:

DIRECTOR
CENTRE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT AND GRADUATE MARKETABILITY

Phone: 03 - 9769 1121
Email: dir.cem@upm.edu.my 

The local and global industries are among the key stakeholders of the University. The University requires collaboration with the industry as potential employers of UPM graduates. The industry can offer services such as general training placements, industrial training, and job offers to UPM graduates.

Job Opportunities for UPM Graduates

There are two (2) forms of collaboration for job opportunities required from the industry:

(1) Permanent job offers to UPM graduates.
(2) Part-time job offers to UPM students.

Please contact the Career Coordinator of CEM at the Graduate Employability Section of CEM.

or fill out the Job Vacancy / Industrial Training Announcement Form in the ANNOUNCEMENT FORM.

Internship Opportunities for UPM Students

The University will collaborate with the industry to place students for internships.

For further information regarding internship placements for students, please contact the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Community Relations)

Or fill out the Job Vacancy / Industrial Training Announcement Form in the ANNOUNCEMENT FORM.

Reservation of khat kufi souvenir can be made within 7 working days at RM55.00 each.

Please contact : Zulkifli Mohammad 03-9769 1409.