GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES - Oxford College of Business Sri Lanka

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Oxford College of Business is a research-intensive higher educational provider that seeks to develop graduates of international distinction by providing high quality education.

Oxford College of Business defines the philosophy underpinning its teaching programs through the graduate attributes. These describe the qualities, knowledge and capabilities that students are encouraged to take responsibility for developing throughout their studies at Oxford College of Business. The graduate attributes are not a list of skills to be mastered; rather, they encapsulate for both students and the wider community the defining characteristics of a student’s university degree program(s), and describe a set of characteristics that are designed to be transferable beyond the particular disciplinary context in which they have been developed.

While graduate attributes are fostered in the context of the curriculum, they are also developed within the total learning experience as they encourage students to reflect on the broader purpose of their higher education experience.

Attribute1: Deep discipline knowledge & intellectual breath

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Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

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Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

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Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

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Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

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Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

Attribute 6: Sri Lankan cultural competency

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Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Sri Lankan values, culture and knowledge.

Attribute 7: Digital capabilities

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Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.

Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

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Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.