Graduate Studies

HCT Post-Graduate Attributes

The HCT post-graduate programs are designed and delivered to ensure that graduates of the programs possess the following attributes:

  1. Professional Knowledge
    1. Knowledge Acquisition
      You can identify, retrieve, evaluate and use relevant information and communication technologies to advance learning and execute work tasks.
    2. Application
      You are an efficient and innovative project planner and problem solver, capable of applying logical and critical thinking to problems across a range of disciplinary settings and have self-management skills that contribute to personal satisfaction and growth.
    3. Creativity
      You can conceive of imaginative and innovative responses to challenges
    4. Knowledge Base
      You have an understanding of the broad theoretical and technical concepts related to your discipline area, with relevant connections to industry, professional and regional knowledge.
  2. Collegiality
    1. Communication
      You demonstrate oral, written, and effective listening skills as well as numerical, technical and graphic communication skills.
    2. Teamwork
      You have a capacity for and understanding of collaboration and cooperation within agreed frameworks, including the demands of  mutual respect for others, conflict resolution and the negotiation of productive outcomes.
    3. Social Responsibility
      You are able to apply your values and have a sense of responsibility, sustainability, and sensitivity to other peoples, cultures and the environment.
  3. International Perspective
    1. Flexibility
      You can function effectively and constructively in an inter-cultural or global environment and in a variety of complex situations.
    2. Leadership
      You can exercise initiative and responsibility, taking action and engaging others to make a positive difference for the common good.