INTEGRATING DIGITAL SKILLS IN BUSINESS EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS FOR DIGITAL ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT
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This study determined the integration of digital skills in business education curriculum in tertiary institutions for digital economy development in Anambra State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 102 business educators from four tertiary institutions that offered business education programme in Anambra State. There was no sampling. A 36-item structured questionnaire validated by two experts in the field of business education and measurement and evaluation was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was established using trial-testing and data collected were analyzed using Cronbach Alpha which yielded coefficient value 0.91. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test. Findings showed that digital skills were highly needed in business education programme in tertiary institutions for digital economy development. It was further revealed that the identified digital skills were suitable for preparing business education students for digital economy development. The researchers concluded that the curriculum of business education should accommodate digital skills that are critical to the growth of the nation’s economy. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that curriculum of business education should be reviewed from time to time to accommodate required digital skills. This will enhance digital skill acquisition of students for job creation.
Keywords: Digital Economy, Digital Skills, Education, Business Education and Curriculum
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