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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Nigeria

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

Notable Alumni

Dapo Lam Adesina, Member of House of Representative for Ibadan North East/South Federal Constituency
Rauf Aregbesola, is a Nigerian politician. He served previously as the governor of Osun State between 2010 and 2018. He is presently the Minister of interior.

References

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

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[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.