SKILLS NEEDED BY BUSINESS EDUCATION GRADUATES FOR EFFECTIVE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM FOR WORKPLACE PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA

Authors

  • Esther Ekene Osahor Department of Business Education Faculty of Education, University of Delta, Agbor Author
  • Samson Oghenefiemo Okoro Department of Business Education, Faculty of Education Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Rumuolumeni, Port-Harcourt Author
  • Better Amadinna Department of Business Education, Faculty of Education Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Rumuolumeni, Port-Harcourt Author

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The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the workplace has brought significant changes to how business operations are executed, requiring a shift in the skill sets demanded of graduates. This study examines the essential skills that Business Education graduates must acquire to effectively utilize AI systems and enhance their workplace performance in Nigeria. Recognizing the evolving nature of modern business environments, the study explores how competencies such as critical thinking, cognitive and analytical skills, digital literacy, communication, and entrepreneurial intelligence play a vital role in aligning graduate capabilities with the demands of AI-powered workspaces. The findings are expected to guide curriculum reforms, inform policy decisions, and provide practical insights for preparing Business Education graduates to contribute meaningfully to AI-integrated industries. Ultimately, the study supports the advancement of a more competitive, future-ready workforce in Nigeria's digital economy

Abstract

The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the workplace has brought significant changes to how business operations are executed, requiring a shift in the skill sets demanded of graduates. This study examines the essential skills that Business Education graduates must acquire to effectively utilize AI systems and enhance their workplace performance in Nigeria. Recognizing the evolving nature of modern business environments, the study explores how competencies such as critical thinking, cognitive and analytical skills, digital literacy, communication, and entrepreneurial intelligence play a vital role in aligning graduate capabilities with the demands of AI-powered workspaces. The findings are expected to guide curriculum reforms, inform policy decisions, and provide practical insights for preparing Business Education graduates to contribute meaningfully to AI-integrated industries. Ultimately, the study supports the advancement of a more competitive, future-ready workforce in Nigeria's digital economy

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Published

2026-06-02

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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