Learning Outcomes Descriptors and Programme Outcomes (P.O.) for a Bachelor’s degree (Level 5.5)

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Knowledge and understanding: The graduates should be able to demonstrate the acquisition of: 

P.O. 1.                  

comprehensive, factual, theoretical, and specialized knowledge in broad multidisciplinary contexts with depth in the underlying principles and theories relating to one or more fields of learning.

P.O. 2.                  

knowledge of the current and emerging issues and developments within the chosen field(s) of learning.

P.O. 3.                  

procedural knowledge required for performing and accomplishing professional tasks associated with the chosen fields of learning.

Descriptor 

General, technical and professional skills required to perform and accomplish tasks: The graduates should be able to demonstrate the acquisition of: 

P.O. 4.                  

cognitive and technical skills required for performing and accomplishing complex tasks relating to the chosen fields of learning.

P.O. 5.                  

cognitive and technical skills required to evaluate and analyze complex ideas,

P.O. 6.                  

cognitive and technical skills required to generate solutions to specific problems associated with the chosen fields of learning.

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Application of knowledge and skills: The graduates should be able to demonstrate the ability to: 

P.O. 7.                  

apply the acquired specialized technical or theoretical knowledge, and cognitive and practical skills to gather and analyze quantitative/qualitative data to assess the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems,

P.O. 8.                  

employ the right approach to generate solutions to problems related to the chosen fields of learning.

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Generic learning outcomes: The graduates should be able to demonstrate the ability to: 

P.O. 9.                  

listen carefully, to read text related to the chosen fields of learning analytically and present complex information in a clear and concise manner to different groups/audiences.

P.O. 10.               

communicate in writing and orally the constructs and methodologies adopted for the studies undertaken relating to the chosen fields of learning,

P.O. 11.               

make coherent arguments to support the findings/results of the study undertaken to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

P.O. 12.               

meet one’s own learning needs relating to the chosen field(s) of learning,

P.O. 13.               

pursue self-paced and self-directed learning to upgrade knowledge and skills that will help adapt to changing demands of the workplace and pursue higher level of education and training.

P.O. 14.               

critically evaluate evidence for taking actions to generate solutions to specific problems associated with the chosen fields of learning based on empirical evidence.

P.O. 15.               

make judgement and take decisions based on the analysis and evaluation of information for formulating responses to problems, including real-life problems,

P.O. 16.               

exercise judgement across a broad range of functions based on empirical evidence, for determining personal and/or group actions to generate solutions to specific problems associated with the chosen fields of learning.

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Constitutional, humanistic, ethical, and moral values: The graduates should be able to demonstrate the willingness and ability to: 

P.O. 17.               

Embrace constitutional, humanistic, ethical, and moral values, and practice these values in life.

P.O. 18.               

identify ethical issues related to the chosen fields of study,

P.O. 19.               

formulate coherent arguments about ethical and moral issues, including environmental and sustainable development issues, from multiple perspectives.

P.O. 20.               

follow ethical practices in all aspects of research and development, including avoiding unethical practices such as fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of data or committing plagiarism.

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Employability and job-ready skills, and entrepreneurship skills and capabilities/ qualities and mindset: The graduates should be able to demonstrate the acquisition of: 

P.O. 21.               

knowledge and essential skills set and competence that are necessary to take up a professional job relating to the chosen field of learning and professional practice,

P.O. 22.               

entrepreneurship skills and mindset required for setting up and running an economic enterprise or pursuing self-employment requiring the exercise of full personal responsibility for the outputs of own work, and full responsibility for the output of the group,

P.O. 23.               

the ability to exercise management and supervision in the contexts of work or study activities involving unpredictable work processes and working environments.