C.Q University's "8 Graduate Attributes"

The term “Graduate Attributes” refers to the set of qualities and skills that a university defines as core outcomes for their students. These provide a foundation for students’ employability as well as underlying the development of their human capabilities.

1. Communication- Formulate and communicate views to develop an academic argument in a specific discipline.
2. Information literacy-Interpret and analyse information from various sources to address a discipline -specific task.
3. Team work- Evaluate own strengths and weaknesses as a leader / team member, and / or autonomously working in a team context.
4. IT competence- Apply appropriate discipline-specific software to provide solutions to questions.
5. Problem solving- Formulate strategies to identify, define and solve problems including, as necessary, global perspectives.
6. Critical thinking- Reflectively evaluate and think creatively within the context of a specific discipline.
7. Cross-cultural competence- Operate effectively within a discipline context in a socially diverse global environment.
8. Ethical practice- Articulate an appropriate personal value system, in terms of social behaviour and civic responsibility.