Graduate Attributes in Higher Education in Australia

Running head: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Business Communication Skills
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Analysis of Higher Education in Australia......................................................................................2
Concept of Graduate Attributes.......................................................................................................3
Evaluation of the Graduate Attributes in Higher Education in Australia........................................3
Critical Thinking Skills................................................................................................................5
Problem Solving skills.................................................................................................................5
Self Assessment skills..................................................................................................................6
Communication Skills..................................................................................................................6
Leadership Skills..........................................................................................................................7
Analysis of the current needs of the business..................................................................................8
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................9
References......................................................................................................................................10

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Introduction
A review of literature is basically the summary as well the explanation of the complete and the
current state of knowledge which is found on the secondary sources of information which
includes the articles, journals etc. The review of literature is also defined as the reviews and
opinions of the past researchers and scholars who could be able to analyze and evaluate
secondary information regarding the specific topic area. The purpose of the review of literature
should be the starting point for the researcher in order to evaluate, summarize and comprising the
original research n that particular area (Ohgaki & Kleihues, 2013). It should be able to encourage
the future researchers to carry on and rediscover something to the existing research. It should be
highlighting the key findings and identifies the gap in the literature for the topic to be illustrated
as well. The review of literature is focused on the analysis and the evaluation of the graduate
attributes for the higher education in Australia.
Analysis of Higher Education in Australia
According to Ohgaki & Kleihues, (2013) the higher education consultants in Australia have
reviewed the current trends for the higher education in Australia. The higher education in
Australia is having a great change in the last decade or so. With the advancement of technology
and changes in the educational structure, the higher education in Australia has got high demand
currently and also it should have high demand in the future as well. The market style and the
competition in the higher education in Australia will be getting changed and this results in
meeting the business requirements for making the higher education to be effective for the
students or the graduates of Australia as well (Ohgaki & Kleihues, 2013). Australia has now
become one of the global leaders in both the recruitment and the retention of the students who

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are seeking to have an international experience. In the last 5 years the online education in
Australia has enhanced at a rapid pace having the revenues to be expected more than $3.3
million. The online higher education in Australia has changed a lot and it has been expanded due
to the rise of unemployment and the expected economic recovery. There are more than 20
universities in Australia who are offering online classes in Australia. There are 50 percent of the
graduates liked the online materials offered by the higher educational institutes in Australia.
There are 30 percent of the graduates liked by the traditional coursework for the higher education
in Australia. It is seen that there are around 5 million enrolments which is said to be there in
2014. With the competition in the Australian market and the changes in the lifestyles of the
students and the people living in Australia, the higher education in Australia is becoming much
more attractive.
Concept of Graduate Attributes
In accordance with Chaudhri, (2016) the attributes are defined as the skills and the characteristics
of the graduates who are fascinated to do higher education in Australian universities. The
Australian graduates need to develop the proper skills and knowledge in pursuing the higher
education in the top most and renowned Australian universities present in the educational field.
Evaluation of the Graduate Attributes in Higher Education in Australia
According to Dillman, Smyth & Christian, (2014) the research could be one of the most
important attributes which has been applied in the higher education in Australia. There are
individuals who are involved in doing the various types of researches depending on the
authenticity and the validity and the type of information the students should be gathered in order
to meet the academic as well as meeting the business needs as well. The common attribute for