University of Sydney
Attributes of graduates
The University of Sydney has identified three (3) overarching graduate attributes Scholarship, Lifelong Learning, and Global Citizenship - which reflect the research
intensive nature of the University, its scholarly values in relation to research-led
teaching, and the place of its graduates in a global society. Each of these
overarching attributes can be understood as a combination of five (5) overlapping
clusters of skills and abilities developed in disciplinary contexts. Aligned with the
University therefore, graduates of the Faculty of Economics and Business will:
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be able to create new knowledge and understanding through the process of
research and inquiry (research and inquiry)
be able to use information effectively in a range of contexts (information
literacy)
be able to work independently and sustainably, in a way that is informed by
openness, curiosity and a desire to meet new challenges (personal and
intellectual autonomy)
hold personal values and beliefs consistent with their role as responsible
members of local, national, international and professional communities (ethical,
social and professional understanding)
use and value communication as a tool for negotiating and creating new
understanding, interacting with others, and furthering their own learning
(communication).
The Faculty seeks to align all its programs with our mission ‘to build and sustain the
leading learning community in business, economics and government in Australia and
its region’, and our educational mission that flows from this, namely the preparation
of men and women for professional and leadership careers at national and
international levels in the business and public sectors through broadly-based
undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The Faculty also seeks to place
particular emphasis on intellectual and personal development, an international
orientation and engagement with government, industry, community organisations and
the professions.
Reflecting these, the Faculty's educational programs place
particular emphasis, amongst other things, on developing a capacity to contribute
and provide leadership in an increasingly globalised and inter-connected world, on
cross-disciplinary studies and on promoting international understanding and
relationships. Notwithstanding these emphases and intentions, the Faculty seeks to
differentiate all its programs according to the niche each program is serving.
Master of Management program level goals
In keeping with the Faculty’s educational mission and the goals of CEMS the
following program level goals have been identified for the Master of Management and
the Master of Management (CEMS). The Master of Management will produce a new
generation of internationally oriented managers who:
1. can find new solutions to the challenges organisations face in an increasingly
complex and interconnected global economy (research and inquiry)
2. have an integrated and international understanding of contemporary
organisations and how they interact with the world around them (information
literacy)
3. have a demonstrated ability to apply theory to practice (personal and
intellectual autonomy)
4. see themselves as global citizens (ethical, social and professional
understanding)
5. excel in working effectively with people from different backgrounds, cultures and
countries (communication)
Master of Management program level learning outcomes
A set of specific program–level learning outcomes for the Master of Management
have been developed which relate to the specific body of knowledge and expertise
that students of this program are expected to attain. On successful completion of the
program, graduates of the Faculty’s Master of Management will:
1. demonstrate the ability to create new insights into management problems in an
international and culturally diverse context through research, inquiry, analysis and
synthesis
2. display knowledge of how management decisions impact different business
functions
3. show the ability to use information from a range of sources to provide insights
into management problems across various settings and in a manner which
relates theoretical understanding to practical solutions
4. demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others;
displaying the qualities of leadership, independence, interaction and respect for
others
5. provide evidence of global and ethical understanding, a heightened awareness
and respect of cultural and national differences and of inter-cultural competence
6. excel in communicating effectively using different media and across cultures and
contexts