The polytechnic specialises in engineering, communication design and hospitality[7], and offers 2-year skills certificate, 2-year diploma and 3-year degree programmes. PIS is organised into six departments: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Visual Design & Communication, Tourism & Hospitality, Science & Computer Science, and General Studies.
History
PIS started as the Johor Bahru Polytechnic in February 1998 at the site of the former Johor Bahru Technical Secondary School. Planning for the polytechnic began during the 7th Malaysian Plan, in collaboration with the World Bank[8].
In July 1998, PIS moved into its current 100 acres campus in Plentong, Johor Bahru, which was completed at a cost of RM155.52 million.[8]
In December 2011, Johor Bahru Polytechnic was renamed Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic, in honour of the Sultan of Johor.[9]
Between 2010 and 2015, PIS was upgraded twice by the Ministry of Higher Education, first into a Premier Polytechnic in 2010 and then a Premier Polytechnic (University Status) in 2015. As a Premier Polytechnic with University Status, PIS has greater autonomy than conventional polytechnics to determine its pedagogy and syllabus.
Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan was evaluated and given a rating in PolyRate 2013 and classified as Tier 6 which is Outstanding polytechnics in Malaysia.[11]
This makes Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan as one of the best three of the 32 polytechnics in Malaysia until now.[citation needed]
Achievement
Year
Competition / Event
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Total Medal
2012
Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE)
-
2
10
12
40th International Exhibition of Invention, Geneva
-
2
-
2
Innovation And Technology Exhibition (ITEX)
1
3
2
6
Social Responsibility
Politeknik Ibrahim Sultan social obligation to offer courses to people with disabilities (or in Malaysia formerly known as Orang Kelainan Upaya and OKU in acronym) to give them the opportunity to receive training appropriate to their ability.[12] This supported a conducive learning environment complete with high-tech workshops, computer labs, resource centre and wireless internet access make the climate more transformative learning, creative and innovative. In addition, the lecturers become an important asset in the form of students who are knowledgeable, skilled and competitive.[citation needed]
