The strategic plan (Renstra) of the Master of Soil Science Study Program is a development plan for the Soil Science Study Program in the next five years to achieve the vision of the Master of Soil Science Study Program, supporting the vision of the Faculty of Agriculture and Andalas University in general. The Strategic Plan of the Master of Soil Science Study Program is an elaboration of the Strategic Plan of the Faculty of Agriculture and also the Strategic Plan of Andalas University. The Master of Soil Science Study Program is no longer faced with problems and challenges that are local and national in scale, but already at the international level. Therefore, the Strategic Plan of the Master of Soil Science Study Program was prepared for the development of a Master of Soil Science Study Program that not only excels at the local, national, but also at the international level.

The preparation of the Strategic Plan for the Master of Soil Science Study Program involves the lecturer team directly, and considers input from alumni, stakeholders (agencies / companies) and pays attention to both internal and external issues. These issues are raised by reviewing social, economic, political, geographical, technological aspects, as well as the development of soil science itself. Currently, the Strategic Plan of the Soil Science Study Program is outlined in the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan.