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8 Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework for Undergraduate Education

= Scientific reasoning: Ability to analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from
quantitative/qualitative data; and critically evaluate ideas, evidence and experiences
from an open-minded and reasoned perspective.

= Reflective thinking: Critical sensibility to lived experiences, with self awareness and
reflexivity of both self and society.

= Information/digital literacy: Capability to use ICT in a variety of learning situations,
demonstrate ability to access, evaluate, and use a variety of relevant information sources;
and use appropriate software for analysis of data.

= Self-directed learning: Ability to work independently, identify appropriate resources
required for a project, and manage a project through to completion.

= Multicultural competence: Possess knowledge of the values and beliefs of multiple
cultures and a global perspective; and capability to effectively engage in a multicultural
society and interact respectfully with diverse groups.

= Moral and ethical awareness/reasoning: Ability to embrace moral/ethical values
in conducting one’s life, formulate a position/argument about an ethical issue from
multiple perspectives, and use ethical practices in all work. Capable of demonstrating
the ability to identify ethical issues related to one’s work, avoid unethical behaviour such
as fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of data or committing plagiarism, not
adhering to intellectual property rights; appreciating environmental and sustainability
issues; and adopting objective, unbiased and truthful actions in all aspects of work.

= Leadership readiness/qualities: Capability for mapping out the tasks of a team or an
organization, and setting direction, formulating an inspiring vision, building a team
who can help achieve the vision, motivating and inspiring team members to engage
with that vision, and using management skills to guide people to the right destination,
in a smooth and efficient way.

= Lifelong learning: Ability to acquire knowledge and skills, including ‘learning how
to learn’, that are necessary for participating in learning activities throughout life,
through self-paced and self-directed learning aimed at personal development, meeting
economic, social and cultural objectives, and adapting to changing trades and demands
of work place through knowledge/skill development/reskilling.

1.3.2 Qualification descriptors

A qualification descriptor indicates the generic outcomes and attributes expected for the
award of a particular type of qualification (for eg. a bachelor’s degree or a bachelor’s degree
with honours). The qualification descriptors also describe the academic standard for a
specific qualification in terms of the levels of knowledge and understanding, skills and
competencies and attitudes and values that the holders of the qualification are expected to
attain and demonstrate. These descriptors also indicate the common academic standards
for the qualification and help the degree-awarding bodies in designing, approving,
assessing and reviewing academic programmes. The learning experiences and assessment