Agriculture Graduate Attributes

Attribute

Academic Dimension

Personal Dimension

Transferable Dimension

Inquisitive

Attitude towards observance of finer details pertaining to academic and professional discourses and engagements.

The basis for a life-long search for knowledge, and to live with curiosity knowing, all events are understandable through systematic inquiry.

Cognitive asset that is observable,applicable and transferrable for positive influence and impact.

Articulate

Quality of clarity in discourse between colleagues and clients,either oral or written, of knowledge and skills so far attained.

 Empowerment of confidence in disseminating knowledge and skills to a specific or wider audience. Ability to convince audiences through the use of varied communication medium for continued dialogue and relationship.

Entrepreneurial

 Ability to be creative and innovative,a means to attaining the status of academic prowess and professional consultancy and inter-dependancy. Character of scholarship that creates self-actualisation, a quality that adopts and promotes self-reliance and sustainability.

Ability to influence individuals or groups to adopt entrepreneurialism.

 

Reliable

 Quality of dependability when pursuing academic tasks where academic and professional leadership are crucial. Character of moral awareness that ensures honesty and accountability in times of challenge and controversy. Ability to promote professionalism and transpirancy.

Visionary

 Ability to 'look through' prevailing and expected challenges, and offer predictable resolutions for preparedness and mitigation. Ability to establish goals and progress towards the fulfilment of any worthy ideal.

Foster an attitude of strategic reasoning and approach in planning for immediate or long-term goals.