PERCEIVED RELEVANCE OFTECHNOLOGY SKILLS IN BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA
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2024-10
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This study examined students’ perceptions of the relevance of technology skills in business education for
self-employment in Kwara state, Nigeria. The study was directed by three distinct objectives and research
questions. For the study, a descriptive survey design was used. 287 students majoring in business
education from three universities in Kwara State made up the study's population. The study was a census
study because it involved the entire population. The instrument used to collect data was a 17-item survey
with the title "Questionnaire on Relevance of Technology Skills for Self-Employment (RTSS)" and 4-point
rating scales. Business education specialists and linguists validated the content of the test. Cronbach's
alpha reliability was used to determine the instrument's dependability, and the outcome produced a
reliability coefficient of 0.77. The research questions were used to examine the data using the mean and
standard deviation. According to undergraduate students, incidental technology skills were relevant for self
employment, according to the findings. According to the study, computer application, graphic design, and
web usage or surfing abilities are important for self-employment and will assist lower unemployment. Based
on the study's findings and recommendations, it was suggested, among other things, that those involved in
business education make technical skills available and improve them to help students and the unemployed
find work.