Faculty of Commerce
Graduate Profile
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership, PGCertStratLdrship
2013
Introduction
The Graduate Profile is a statement of the generic and specific attributes and skills of graduates of
the programme including the body of knowledge attained (CUAP Functions and Procedures, 20132014). The framework for graduate outcomes in the Graduate Profile may vary depending on the
award, however attention should be paid to the development in graduates of lifelong learning skills.
A Graduate Profile may contain the personal attributes, interactive attributes and specific
programme attributes which should ideally be displayed by graduates.
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership
Life-long Learning Skills and Attributes of Graduates
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Graduates will have in-depth knowledge of the tasks and skills required for effective,
strategic leadership and the national and global context within which the role of the manager
is located.
Graduates will understand the need for, and the practice of sustainable and responsible
leadership.
Students will be proficient at setting direction, building teams, engaging people and leading
change in complex organisational environments.
Graduates will understand the personal foundations of Strategic Leadership, particularly
those relating to emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence, resilience and character.
Graduates will have high levels of awareness of their capability as leaders, including a clear
sense of direction and a comprehensive plan for their future learning and development.
This Graduate Profile is reviewed annually and was last reviewed in 2013.