GIMSH aspires to be the leading university of choice for specialized and professional education, providing holistic academic standards which are relevant to the needs of the industry and meeting the global expectations whilst maintaining the highest ethical standards.

GIMSH will strive:

1. To mould graduates of high moral values and distinction; committed to lifelong learning, leadership, integrity and professionalism, in response to the national and global needs.
2. To advance the boundaries of scholarship; by providing affordable educational opportunities, training and services, beyond the measure of expectations.
3. To produce graduates who are highly employable; by maintaining impeccable standards and quality in the curriculum, which is worthy of continued recognition, accreditation, certification and industry-relevant.
4. To uphold a culture of academic excellence; reflective of the highest standards of innovative teaching-learning approaches and strategies.
5. To be fully committed towards ensuring a high rate of student success; by providing an intellectually stimulating learning environment, that is conducive to support, nurture and advance teaching, learning and research at the University.

Goal 1 : Generate competent, professional and employable graduates

1. To develop graduates with essential knowledge and technical skills relevant to the industry needs.
2. To enhance the graduate’s employability by developing their professional competencies.
3. To develop communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
4. To inculcate personal and professional development and the ability to adapt to change.
5. To harness critical thinking and problem-solving ability in performing tasks and operations intrinsic to the profession.
6. To nurture essential skills and attitude such as environmental awareness, organizational and planning skills, social responsibility and professional ethics.
7. To enhance information management and technical skills in conducting research.
8. To foster entrepreneurial skills and lifelong learning.

Goal 2 : Provide affordable educational opportunities

1. To enhance the University’s visibility to the community through quality programs and competitive fees.
2. To provide financial assistance for eligible students based on merit and socio-economic background.
3. To promote equal access to higher education.
4. To develop access and progress routes for students from all backgrounds.

Goal 3 : Strengthen the quality of academic programs

1. To acquire recognition, accreditation and certification for all academic programs from local and international bodies
2. To attain professional certification for relevant programmes.
3. To engage external assessors and reviewers in benchmarking the quality of programmes.
4. To conduct regular internal audits and curriculum reviews in ensuring compliance to standards and good practices of academic delivery.
5. To conduct periodic assessments and evaluations to motivate and upgrade students’ learning.
6. To obtain feedback regularly and systematically from stakeholders for continual quality improvement (CQI).
7. To build continuous improvement using feedback mechanisms from various stakeholders.

Goal 4 : Foster holistic academic excellence

1. To maintain competent faculty in ensuring quality teaching and learning process.
2. To foster academic excellence through mentoring and thoughtful guidance from faculty.
3. To provide opportunities for professional development in teaching, learning and assessment.
4. To develop recognition and reward systems to encourage teaching, learning and academic excellence.
5. To encourage student mobility through recognition, international student exchange program (ISEP) and articulation.
6. To provide students with international exposure through international study tours.
7. To encourage students to participate in competitions nationally and internationally.
8. To strengthen industry linkages through internship programmes.
9. To enhance graduate employability skills among students.
10. To encourage students’ participation in community services.
11. To prepare graduates for entry to higher level education.

Goal 5 : Provide conducive learning environment

1. To provide creative and innovative teaching-learning approaches throughout the curriculum.
2. To enhance academic instructions of all faculty by providing internal and external consultation and pedagogical approaches.
3. To develop a faculty distinguished for academic excellence through pursuance of professional growth and development
4. To engage students in rigorous educational programmes and provide an environment conducive to success.
5. To develop programmes in response to the changing needs of students, employers and international standards.
6. To improve access to resources and integrated learning environments.
7. To utilise information technology, multimedia tools and other related technology-based devices in teaching and learning.
8. To creatively develop teaching and learning spaces to meet better needs of staff and students.

Goal 6 : Encourage research development

1. To strengthen faculty research and opportunities for collaborative projects.
2. To enhance the research environment and expertise of faculty and staff.
3. To increase funded research through grants.
4. To promote academic excellence of a faculty through research attainment.
5. To develop research skills for graduates to embark in postgraduate research later in their lives.
6. To nurture industry engagement for the commercialisation of research works.