Abstract

This study investigated Business Education graduates’ information and communication technology competencies for efficient job performance in Rivers State universities. The study was guided by two objectives from which five research questions were posed and two hypotheses formulated. The study employed the descriptive survey design with a population of 141 heads of unit in Rivers State University and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt. The entire population was taken as census without sampling. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled “Questionnaire for Information and Communication Technology Competencies of Business Education Graduates for Efficient Job Performance” (QICTCBEGEJP). The instrument was validated by three experts, one in Educational Measurement and Evaluation and two other Business Educators. Reliability index of 0.81 was obtained using Cronbach Alpha Model. Research questions were answered using descriptive statistics while t-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the analyzed data revealed that Business Education graduates are competent in the use of certain Digital communication skills. Able to demonstrate certain Word Processing Skills. It was concluded that Business Education graduates are competent in Information and Communication Technology Competencies for efficient job performance in Rivers State Universities. Based on the findings, the researcher recommends amongst others that; Business Education graduates should improve on their digital skills and spreadsheet skills to enable them reach very competent level.