The M.P.P.P.M. degree is a comprehensive interdisciplinary non-thesis degree program in plant protection, designed to produce graduates with a sound academic background in plant pathology, entomology, weed science, and crop fertility. The goal of this program is to help students acquire the academic and technical skills to develop integrated plant protection systems for rural and urban environments. The Plant Protection and Pest Management M.P.P.P.M. degree program is jointly administered by three different departments, Crop & Soil Sciences, Entomology, and Plant Pathology.