AMI Education Graduates Attributes
When an AMI Education student graduates s/he will have undertaken a rigorous course of study and acquired important subject knowledge that will provide the foundation for a professional or entrepreneurial career. Graduate attributes complement this knowledge and are an important bridge between what a newly graduating student knows and what they can do.
These attributes address the generic skills of learners: leadership and collaborative behaviours; information literacy and communication skills; and the social attributes and orientations that make entrepreneurs and good citizens– creativity, ethics and a passion for sustainable solutions to business problems.
At AMI Education we take these graduate attributes seriously as they underpin the future success of our students. Graduate attributes are important building blocks for our course design and teaching – learning approaches. Development of these attributes helps prepare our graduates for a challenging and dynamic future as and will make them more employable and better citizens.
AMI Education students will measure their academic progress, experience and development of graduate attributes through e-folios – an electronic and portable archive of their achievements and reflections on learning.
The AMI Education Graduate Attributes, what they mean and how they are assessed appear below.
Graduate attributes at AMI Education
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Graduate attribute |
Statement of the attributes |
Identifiable and measurable achievements |
Method of assessment |
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Knowledge -Strong disciplinary knowledge |
AMI Education graduates will have a scholarly attitude towards knowledge and will apply logical, critical and, rational enquiry in their learning |
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and reflection on that learning Be able to critique and evaluate theories, concepts, assumptions and limitations in scholarly work Demonstrate and relate the use of theory to practice Publication of original work |
Lecturer/trainer-graded assessment tasks Practical work Case study analysis Referencing of written work Exam Industry recognition/accreditation Peer reviews
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Problem solving –Strong problem solving, and analytical skills
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AMI Education graduates will be able to analyse problems theoretically and empirically. They will also develop creative and future focused mindsets in understanding problems within changing contexts |
Derive, analyse and use information in different contexts Use data and conceptual frameworks to develop causal linkages and innovative solutions to problems Consider long term implications and emerging trends and embed these in practice Identify improvement opportunities and implement operational changes |
Lecturer/trainer-graded assessment tasks Practical work Case study analysis Exam Industry recognition Peer reviews
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Communication - Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
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Graduates will be able to advocate and communicate their ideas; engage with peers, collaborators and external stakeholders; use technology effectively; lead, collaborate and participate in learning, application and community projects
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Work with others creatively and harmoniously Work independently, plan and meet goals or targets Apply technology efficiently and creatively Demonstrate an ability to work with new challenges and within unfamiliar contexts Collaborate with people with different viewpoints and ways of thinking |
Lecturer/trainer-graded assessment tasks Practical work Case study analysis Exam Industry recognition Reflective journal Constructive peer assessment
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Entrepreneurial – innovative with an opportunity seeking orientations
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AMI Education graduates will understand and value enterprise and innovation. |
Demonstrate a willingness to try out new ideas Innovate in solving problems and scholarly work Challenge the status quo Think laterally and be open to different viewpoints Exercise judgement with respect to risk Take leadership roles when required |
Lecturer-graded assignments Practical work Case study or project
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Internationally and culturally sensitive – An international and global perspective on business and society
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AMI Education graduates will value diversity and take an international view of opportunities, problems, enterprise and work.
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Know, understand and work with different cultures Use an international perspective when assessing problems and opportunities Harness diversity to achieve better outcomes in work, leisure and enterprise |
Lecturer-graded assignments Practical work Case study Referencing of written work Reflective journal Exam |
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Socially responsible – Commitment to ethical, socially responsible and sustainability behaviours
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AMI Education graduates will work and live with integrity and will consider social as well as business criteria in their scholarship and work
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Demonstrate through writing and action a strong sense of values, right and wrong Include ethical and sustainability arguments in assessments of business and organisational problems |
Lecturer-graded assignments Practical work Case study Referencing of written work Reflective journal Exam |