Core Competencies

Students of ADA University are educated through a rigorous curriculum that is based on the thorough study of their major, elective courses and Functional Enablers, as well as on a comprehensive program of General Education. They are provided with experiential and practical learning opportunities, which form an integral part of their education. The overriding objective of this academic program is to train high-impact graduates who will embody essential outcome images.

After having developed key professional and civic competencies, the graduates of ADA University will embody the following 4 outcome images:

Content Knowledge with Critical Thinking

Learning outcome: The ability to develop knowledge of content literature in a subject area; apply knowledge in one's own subject area to other areas of knowledge; identify one's own information needs; recognize reputable information; access, manage and create information from networks and databases; examine, analyze, synthesize and evaluate contemporary issues in both national and global contexts.

Quantitative Reasoning

The ability to use data to assess ideas and issues; apply mathematical concepts to the interpretation and analysis of quantitative information; solve a wide range of problems based on such application.

Complex Problem Solving

Learning outcome: The ability to recognize there is a problem and ascertain when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; to combine pieces of information and form general rules or conclusions and/or to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Creativity

Learning outcome: The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given situation, and/or to develop original ways to solve a problem.

Highly Intellectual Solution Providers

Enhanced Communication

Learning outcome: The ability to communicate by means of spoken and written language for informational, persuasive, and expressive purposes, while also writing effectively, logically and clearly and by employing visual aids, body language, intonation, and other non-verbal elements to support the conveyance of meaning and connection with an audience.

Strong Command of English

Learning outcome: The ability to use the English language confidently and competently in linguistic, cultural, social and academic contexts; and to comprehend written sentences, paragraphs and complex content.

Active Listening and Participation

Learning outcome: The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, not interrupting at inappropriate times and participating in class discussions by offering arguments with weight.

Effective Communicators

Ethics and Self Reflection

Learning outcome: The ability to identify ethical issues and address these issues in a socially responsible manner; act with integrity; examine one's own values and understand oneself in the context of society.

Civic Engagement

Learning outcome: The ability to actively look for ways to help people; demonstrate knowledge of and respect for society; and act responsibly in regards to the public interest and social justice.

Ethical Citizens

Diversity and Teamwork

Learning outcome: The ability to work effectively in diverse, multidisciplinary and multicultural environments; respect and understand different opinions and perspectives; appreciate diverse cultures and viewpoints; carry out tasks collaboratively, demonstrate emotional intelligence, try to reconcile differences and share leadership.

Close Collaborators

By facilitating the achievement of these outcome images in its students, ADA University aspires to educate high-impact graduates, rather than passive citizens and employees. High-impact graduates are citizens who feel responsible for their country and who contribute to its well-being and prosperity. What is more, they are professionals who are able and willing to apply their knowledge and skills creatively and in a responsible manner in order to solve problems and develop new and creative ideas. The academic programs at ADA University are designed to allow for a student-centered and project-based teaching and learning process that fosters the professional and civic competencies required for a student to become a high-impact graduate.

The objective of training high-impact graduates obliges ADA University:

1. to admit the most qualified and promising students who have the potential to excel in rigorous academic curricula.

2. to develop these students into the country’s key workforce that possesses essential qualities such as analytical thinking, creative problem solving or responsible decision making.

3. to present these students to all sectors of the job market (industry, government and administration, educational and research institutions) where they can apply their competencies effectively.