UOW - SBS Graduate Qualities

Sydney Business School Graduate Qualities are closely related to the UOW Graduate Qualities, with the wording reflecting the context of application. See Graduate Qualities by Subject for the graduate qualities relating to each degree offered at Sydney Business School. 

UOW Graduate Quality SBS Graduate Quality
Informed
Have a sound knowledge of an area of study or profession and understand its current issues, locally and internationally. Know how to apply this knowledge. Understand how an area of study had developed and how it relates to other areas.
 Understanding business theory and practice
Sound understanding of business theory and practice and how to apply them in the real world. Understand current issues. Understand how different aspects of business and management relate to each other and how they may apply in different industries and organisations.
Independent learners
Engage with new ideas and ways of thinking and critically analyse issues. Seek to extend knowledge through ongoing research, enquiry and reflection. Find and evaluate information, using a variety of sources and technologies. Acknowledge the work and ideas of others		 Intelligent use of information
Find and evaluate information, using a variety of sources and technologies. Acknowledge the work and ideas of others. Critically analyse the information found and use it to address specific questions. Be open to new ideas. Question and challenge received ideas, using evidence to support one's point of view.
Problem solvers
Take on challenges and opportunities. Apply creative, logical and critical thinking skills to respond effectively. Make and implement decisions. Be flexible, thorough, innovative and aim for high standards.		 Creative problem solving
Take on challenges and opportunities. Apply creative, research, logical and critical thinking skills to respond effectively. Prioritise issues, make and implement decisions. Be flexible, thorough, innovative and aim for high standards.
Effective communication
Articulate ideas and convey them effectively using a range of media. Work collaboratively and engage with people in different settings. Recognise how culture can shape communication.		 Leadership
Taking initiative. Using oral and written communication skills, presentation skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills. Being organised, managing one's time and priorities.
Responsible
Understand how decisions can affect others and make ethically informed choices. Appreciate and respect diversity. Act with integrity as part of local, national, global and professional communities.		 Responsible and ethical behaviour
Understand how decisions can affect others and make ethically informed choices. Appreciate and respect diversity. Act with personal and professional integrity as part of local, national, global and professional communities.
  Learning and professional development
Awareness of importance of keeping up to date with knowledge of the issues, theories and practices of management and specific disciplines. Commitment to life-long learning and professional development.
  For research degrees/subjects
Independent High Quality Research
Ability to conduct independent ethical research using appropriate methodologies and data analysis. Report its outcomes to a range of national and international audiences using an appropriate format and language. Make a contribution to professional practice.

Last reviewed: 15 October, 2009