Entrepreneurship Education and Digital Skills Acquisition in Selected Federal Tertiary Institutions Osun State, Nigeria

Abstract

In three federal tertiary institutions in Osun State, Nigeria, this study examines how entrepreneurship education affects students' digital abilities. The study assesses students' digital literacy, inventiveness, and online business preparedness in response to poor graduate digital literacy despite the prevalence of entrepreneurship courses. Using surveys from 285 students and interviews with 30 lecturers, a descriptive mixed-methods design was used. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and theme analysis were used for analysis. The results indicate that while entrepreneurship education is required and increases awareness of company potential, it is mainly theoretical and provides scant coverage of data analytics, digital marketing, and e-commerce. Due to inadequate infrastructure, inadequate staff training, and gaps in the curriculum, there is a moderately positive link between exposure to entrepreneurship and digital competency. To better align entrepreneurial education with Nigeria's technology-driven economy, the report suggests curriculum change, enhanced digital infrastructure, and focused lecturer capacity-building.