Developing CUT Graduate Attributes
CUT graduates should be skilled, innovative, socially responsible, technologically savvy and astute, focused and competent.
The following ten graduate attributes should be fostered in our students in an environment rich with learning experiences, co-curricular experiences, formal courses and extracurricular activities:
1 Sustainable developmentBe environmentally sensitive and recognize your role as a socially responsible citizen who care for the common good of others, the country and environment. |
2 Community engagementBe socially engaged in your communities. |
3 EntrepreneurshipBe entrepreneurial, industrious and be able to recognize opportunities; turn them into ideas for enterprises. You shall have business acumen and display basic business skills. |
4 Innovation and problem solvingBe innovative, think creatively and critically and apply a range of strategies to solve/find solutions for real world problems.Demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical knowledge that will lead to development of new ideas, methods, techniques, practices, products and services in a variety of contexts (technology, commerce, social systems). |
5 Technologically literateUse information and communication technologies effectively. |
6 NumerateUse basic mathematics, budgeting and financial management skills. |
7 CommunicationCommunicate proficiently, in oral, written, presentation, information searching and listening skills. Be assertive and articulate, be able to negotiate responsibly and persuade others effectively. |
8 Technical and conceptual competenceDemonstrate depth of specialised disciplinary knowledge and skills and be able to apply them in different contexts to solve problems. |
9 Team workWork independently and in teams, to manage your learning, work and take responsibility for yourself while contributing to teams such as learning communities. |
10 Citizenship and Global LeadershipMake a meaningful and positive contribution to society, be ethical and visionary leaders who can show leadership in different contexts. |
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