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About the Program
Master of Plant Pest and Disease is one of the postgraduate programs at the Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University focusing on the field of plant pest and disease that supports sustainable agriculture.
Strengths
The Plant Pest and Disease master program was accredited as UNGGUL (excellence) by BAN-PT (National Accreditation Board for Higher Education) for the period of April 2022 to September 2024.
Areas of Specialization
Specializations in the Master of Plant Pest and Disease consist of:
- Plant Pathology
- Entomology
- Biological Control
- Cocoa Pest and Disease
- Biotechnology of Plant Pests and Diseases
- Insect-Plant Disease Relationships
- Botanical Pesticides.
Learning Process
Teaching and learning process is conducted through blended learning approaches. The study program promotes active learning and student-cantered learning (SCL) processes. Various didactic and teaching methodologies are employed in this program, including group discussions, simulations, case studies, collaborative learning, cooperative learning, project-based learning, problem-based learning, or other effective learning methods to facilitate the achievement of graduate learning outcomes.
Career Prospects
The profile of graduates from master of plant pest and disease includes roles as Researchers, Facilitators, Academics, Experts, as well as Managers in various governmental and private institutions, such as Indonesian Quarantine Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Departments, Institutes/Universities, National Research and Innovation Agency, Seed Companies, and Agrochemical Companies.