UoN Generic Graduate Attributes - University of Nizwa

| January 20, 2025

UNIVERSITY OF NIZWA GENERIC GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

The UoN generic graduate attributes demonstrate the thrust of the University towards a student-centered approach, aimed at producing well-rounded graduates, who are broadly educated to contribute meaningfully to the progress of the society.

UON GENERIC GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAMS		CHARACTERISTICS
1.	Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of their discipline and related fields and trends to produce novel ideas and insights.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
2.	Demonstrate the ability to develop and use relevant research techniques to solve complex problems innovatively and to produce research findings of impact benchmarked against global standards.	SKILLS
3.	Demonstrate the ability to gather, analyze and interpret information, including using numbers and mathematical concepts as appropriate, and communicate it effectively to a range of audiences using different media.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
4.	Demonstrate the ability to take decisions and assume leadership, responsibility and accountability for all work and related research activities.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
5.	Demonstrate the ability to promote peer autonomy and professional ethics and values in a work environment, nurture knowledge exchange and manage time effectively.	KONOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
6.	Demonstrate the ability to utilize self-developed learning strategies to conduct original research.	KONWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
UON GENERIC GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES FOR MASTER'S PROGRAMS		CHARACTERISTICS
1.	Demonstrate application of specialization-specific knowledge and trends and deep understanding of its inter-disciplinary relationships,trends and impact on socio-economic, educational, cultural, and environmental issues, and legal aspects.	KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
2.	Conduct original research in their discipline and follow up on new developments in relevant research disciplines.	SKILLS
3.	Demonstrate the ability to gather information, interpret, analyze and communicate it effectively to various audiences using different media.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS VALUES
4.	Work independently and within a team as a member or leader and take decisions with full accountability.	SKILLS, VALUES
5.	Demonstrate effective time management ability and evaluation of operational effectiveness of others.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
6.	Demonstrate the ability for independent lifelong learning and professional development.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
UON GENERIC GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES FOR HIGHER DIPLOMA PROGRAMS		CHARACTERISTICS
1.	Demonstrate application of specialization-specific knowledge and understanding of its interdisciplinary relationships, trends and impact on socio-economic, educational, cultural, and environmental issues and legal aspects.	KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
2.	Apply existing knowledge, critical analysis and emerging technologies in real world situations.	SKILLS VALUES
3.	Demonstrate the ability to gather information, interpret, analyze and communicate it effectively to various audiences using different media.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
4.	Demonstrate problem-solving ability that includes taking decisions and assuming responsibility for their outputs.	SKILLS, VALUES
5.	Demonstrate the ability to abide by and promote professional ethics in a work environment, display innovative and entrepreneurial skills and manage time effectively.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
6.	Demonstrate self-learning, critical thinking, decision-making, continous professional development skills as well as commitment to human values and professional conduct.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
UON GENERIC GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMS		CHARACTERISTICS
1.	Demonstrate specialization-specific knowledge and the understanding of its interdisciplinary relationships, trends and impact on socio-economic, educational, cultural, and environmental issues and legal aspects.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
2.	Demonstrate effective personal, interpersonal and professional skillsets*.	SKILLS, VALUES
3.	Demonstrate the ability to gather information, interpret, analyze and communicate it effectively to variuos audiences using different media.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
4.	Demonstrate independent problem-solving ability that includes taking decisions, managing resources and assuming responsibility and accountability for their results.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS VALUES
5.	Demonstrate the ability to abide by and professional ethics in a work environment, display an entrepreneurial mindset and manage time effectively.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
6.	Demonstrate independent lifelong learning to remain current with specialization knowledge and its applications.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
UON GENERIC GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS		CHARACTERISTICS
1.	Demonstrate significant knowledge of important bodies of information, understanding the scope and nature of the area of the study and the principles that are underneath it as well as environmental issues and legal aspects	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
2.	Demonstrate effective personal, interpersonal, and professional skillsets*.	SKILLS
3.	Demonstrate communication and numeracy skills, and ability to analyze information using ICT (Information and Communications Technology).	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
4.	Demonstrate the ability to carry out specific tasks independently, work individually or in a team and assume responsibility and accountability for tasks undertaken.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
5.	Demonstrate the ability to manage time appropriately and abide by professional ethics in their discipline and occupation.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
6.	Demonstrate the ability for independent learning.	KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, VALUES
*Personal [e.g., self-awareness,adaptability,time-management and resilience]; Interpersonal [e.g., communication, teamwork and conflict resolution]; and Professional Skillsets [e.g., specific competencies and knowledge required to excel in a particular profession of career field]