Graduate Attributes for the BInfTech/BSc/BA Honours Program
IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY
· A comprehensive understanding of the current state of the art of information technology, including a thorough appreciation of programming in high-level languages, of creating and using information systems and computer systems, and of the technical aspects of software engineering.
· A thorough understanding of how information technology interacts with society at large, and the effects on society of this interaction.
· The ability to understand with depth and accuracy the impact of information technology within an organisation.
· A detailed appreciation of the impact of information technology on the global scale.
· An deep understanding of at least one area of Information Technology and an appreciation for the current research in that area.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
· A clear ability to research, collect, analyse, and organise information and ideas effectively in written form suitable for publication in the field of Information Technology.
· An ability to analyse and present information and ideas effectively in a conference-standard seminar.
· The ability to argue persuasively, based on a solid research and/or analytical foundation.
· The ability to interact well with others in a group in order to work towards a common goal.
· The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication, whether in written or oral form, in communicating to a particular audience.
· The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.
INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY
· The ability to undertake supervised research, including the design and conduct of investigations, in a systematic, critical and evidence-based manner, as an individual or as a member of a team.
· The ability to apply and contribute skills and knowledge creatively and innovatively in a research environment.
· The ability to work and learn independently.
· The ability to identify technical problems, and apply appropriate research and analytical strategies to address them.
· The ability to be a creative thinker and apply critical reasoning.
· The ability to assume leadership and demonstrate initiative.
CRITICAL JUDGEMENT
· The ability to identify problems appropriate for research and to pose research questions.
· The ability to make a critical analysis of the literature.
· The ability to develop critical judgement skills to enable the analysis of both existing Information Technology systems and those under development.
· The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions.
· The ability to define and analyse problems in relation to arising circumstances.
· The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement, and the use of evidence.
ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING
· An understanding of how contemporary society and culture is shaped by information technology, and therefore an awareness of the social and civic responsibility of the Information Technology professional.
· An understanding of the ethical and civic responsibilities regarding interactions with colleagues and clients.
· An appreciation of the philosophical and social contexts of Information Technology as a discipline.
· A knowledge and respect of ethics and ethical standards in relation to all aspects of the duties and responsibilities of an Information Technology professional.
· An awareness of cultural and social diversity in the workplace.
· An appreciation of social and ethical responsibilities and the ability to apply ethical standards in research in a field of Information Technology.