Abstract
In the world of work today, mostly the global work competence demand, is directed toward all-round higher institution graduates that is not only have the subject area mastering skill but critical thinking skill that are needed to solve problems in the working organization. Thus, the need to innovative assessment strategy that considers learners in a more holistic way is essential for making rational decisions and addressing problems. It encourages motivation and creativity by taking a more humanistic approach to students' assessment. Enhancing students' critical thinking skills is a function of innovative assessment approach. To enhance critical thinking in higher institution, curriculum designers should incorporate thinking exercise, integrate critical thinking case studies and problem solving activities into the curriculum.