The Polytechnic, Ibadan

The Polytechnic, Ibadan (typically called "Poly Ibadan") is an institution of higher learning in Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria.[1] Founded in 1970, Poly Ibadan is similar to other polytechnics in Nigeria. The institution was established to provide an alternative higher education to universities, particularly in technical skill acquisition. The Polytechnic Ibadan is also well known for its unique slogan written in Yoruba language as "Ise loogun Ise" which means 'Work (is) the medicine for poverty', a classical Yoruba adage which stresses that hardwork is the way out of poverty.

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Curriculum

The institution offers a wide range of specialized short courses for the purpose of improving the vocational capabilities of technical and commercial workers. Poly Ibadan prides itself on providing an opportunity for presenting the most recent advances in knowledge and in techniques to special groups. It awards the National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), Post Graduate Diploma ( PGD) and other professional certificates to its graduates. It also provides opportunities for creative development and research related to the needs of teaching, industry and the business community.[2]

Academic Programmes

The polytechnic runs mainly National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in the following on full-time, part-time or sandwich basis.

Faculties and their Departments

Faculty of Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Mechatronics

Faculty of Science

  • Science Laboratory Technology
  • Biology and Microbiology
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Physics with Electronics
  • Geology
  • Computer Science
  • Statistics

Faculty of Environmental Studies

  • Architecture
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Estate Management
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Building Technology
  • Painting and Sculpture
  • Industrial Design
  • Graphics & Printing
  • Land Surveying and Geoinformatics

Faculty of Financial Management Science

  • Accountancy
  • Banking and Finance
  • Insurance

Faculty of Business and Communication Science

  • Mass Communication
  • Marketing
  • Business Administration
  • Office Technology Management
  • Purchasing and Supply
  • Local Government Studies
  • Public Administration

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References
  1. "-::Official Website of The Polytechnic, Ibadan". www.polyibadan.edu.ng. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
  2. The Polytechnic Ibadan (2016). Student Handbook (Session 2015/16 ed.). Ibadan: The Student Affairs Division. p. 5.

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