The skills will encompass ability, self-awareness and commitment to pursue your own continuing development both generally and as a Business person. Such abilities are developed by action and practice. On graduating you should be ready to manage the transfer from HE to Business more smoothly with a better foundation than a non-Business student. Various models of competences can be considered. Their definition reflects the demanding, ever changing nature of the Business world.
Organisations are political and competitive places yet trust and team working is also essential.
Business people must constantly gather and appraise new information, develop new models and plans and implement selected options balancing uncertainty and applying influence. Business people build and develop networks which span organisational boundaries. They must bring the best out in others. They must be skilled and confident in decision-making even when only imperfect solutions are possible. They must communicate clearly and gain support for ideas and action.