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ABC LIVE -- Attributes of HKUST Graduates
  (From the HKUST Academic Developement Proposals for 2009-2012)  
     
 
Academic excellence
An in-depth grasp of at least one area of specialist or professional study, based on a forward-looking and inquiry-driven curriculum
   
Broad-based education  
Intellectual breadth, flexibility, and curiosity, including an understanding of the role of rational, balanced inquiry and discussion, and a grasp of basic values across the disciplines of science, social science, engineering and the humanities  
   

Competencies and capacity building

 
High-end, transferable competencies, including analytical, critical, quantitative and communications skills  
   

Leadership and teamwork

 
A capacity for leadership and teamwork, including the ability to motivate others, to be responsible and reliable, and to give and take direction and constructive criticism  
   

International outlook

 
An international outlook, and an appreciation of cultural diversity  
   

Vision and an orientation to the future

 
Adaptability and flexibility, a passion for learning, and the ability to develop clear, forward-looking goals, and self-direction and self-discipline  
   

Ethical standards and compassion

 
Respect for others, high standards of integrity, compassion, and a readiness to contribute to the community