One of the greatest challenge facing the environment today is to be able to achieve a balance between developing natural resources and maintaining an optimal natural environment. The use of information technology to fulfill this challenge is the main purpose of the establishment of Master of Science in Information Technology for Natural Resources Management Program (MIT for NRM).

MIT for NRM is an international program under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences in coordination with the Graduate School of Bogor Agricultural University. The academic activities are conducted at SEAMEO BIOTROP Campus, which is located at Km. 6-Tajur, Bogor. National and international institutions including some from the private sectors support this program. The goal is to train students to become experts in the application of information technology for natural resources management.

Dr. Handoko is the founder of MIT for NRM in 1998 and acted as Program Coordinator during the period of 1998 to 2003. In May 2003, Dr. Tania June was appointed as the MIT Program Coordinator. Dr. Tania June resigned from SEAMEO BIOTROP starting May 1, 2008. She is replaced by Dr. Hartrisari H.,DEA period 2008 to 2011 .

This two-year program is divided into 4 (four) semesters. The first three semesters are dedicated to lectures and applied laboratory works while the fourth semester is devoted to conducting a special project or research and thesis writing. Odd semesters are from September to January while even semesters are from February to June.