Impact of Artificial Intelligence Tools on Business Education Students in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria

This study investigated the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools on Business Education students in tertiary institutions in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the level of AI adoption, its influence on students’ academic performance, and its relationship with digital skill acquisition. A descriptive survey design was adopted, involving 300 undergraduate Business Education students selected through a multi-stage sampling technique from three universities in Ekiti State. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire titled Artificial Intelligence Impact Assessment Scale (AIIAS) with a reliability coefficient of 0.82. Descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) were used for data analysis at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed a high adoption of general-purpose AI tools, particularly generative AI applications such as ChatGPT and Gemini. Students reported that AI tools enhanced research efficiency, understanding of business concepts, and examination preparation. The study further established a significant positive relationship between AI usage and academic performance (r = 0.684, p < 0.05), as well as between AI usage and digital skill acquisition (r = 0.512, p < 0.05). The study concluded that AI tools significantly enhance academic outcomes and digital competencies among Business Education students. It therefore recommended the integration of AI literacy and specialized AI applications into Business Education curricula to improve students’ preparedness for the digital economy.

Artificial Intelligence, Business Education, Academic Performance, Digital Skills, Nigeria.

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