Competency

The 30-credit Program is for students admitted in 2022-2023 onwards

The 30-credit Common Core Program intentionally includes attributes and skillsets, presented in forms of competencies, that are desired for our graduates.

Competency describes your ability to master the knowledge or skills required to perform in tasks or real-life situations. Essential competencies are identified and will be taught or assessed along with academic knowledge in the 3 Common Core groups. These attributes and skillsets are categorized into 4 broad competencies which include 15 sub-competencies, whereby you will be assessed using a set of generic, standardized 5-point rubrics for each sub-competency. You can simply select the competency(ies) you are interested in or wish to develop using the course search engine.

The details of Common Core competencies are as follows:

Broad Competencies	Sub-Competencies	Descriptions of Competencies
Communication	CM01 Language accuracy and form	Use language (grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary) accuracy in writing and orally Use contextually appropriate language (e.g., formal style, informal style, word choice) in writing and orally
	CM02 Language meaning	Develop ideas clearly and fully Organize ideas coherently from sentence to text level (in speaking and writing)
	CM03 Language use	Interact with participants when speaking Demonstrate awareness of audience in communication
	CM04 Mode of communication	Use body language to enhance communication Use a range of modes (e.g., audio, graphics) for communication
Personal Development	PD01 Aesthetics	Articulate and apply judgment of aesthetics
	PD02 Lifelong learning	Design and implement realistic self-directed learning plans Manage own learning by employing learning techniques and strategies
	PD03 Self-awareness	Demonstrate external self-awareness (i.e., articulate and evaluate how other people view oneself) Demonstrate internal self-awareness (i.e., articulate and evaluate how one sees themselves)
Problem Solving	PS01 Application of creative thinking	Generate and apply creative ideas to solve problem Explain the existing situations in creative ways Refine and reiterate process to come up with creative solutions Practice divergent thinking
	PS02 Application of critical thinking	Apply evidence-based solution Provide unbiased judgment to analyze problems
	PS03 Evaluation of information and sources	Identify relevant sources or information Analyze and synthesize information from sources Evaluate the quality of information and sources Provide evidence-based argument Draw conclusions by synthesizing different skills such as analytical, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking
	PS04 Problem definition	Analyze the given problem in relevant contexts Identify the key issues
Social Responsibility	SR01 Civic engagement	Demonstrate the ability to consider about civic and politics Demonstrate readiness to contribute to society as a responsible, caring citizen
	SR02 Collaboration	Work collaboratively in a team Identify and utilize own and other people's different skills, strengths and weaknesses
	SR03 Cultural awareness	Demonstrate an understanding of own culture Apply an understanding of cultural diversity to interact with individuals from different backgrounds
	SR04 Ethical awareness	Recognize and address ethical issues as they arise Explore and evaluate the ethical implications of people's actions