APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN BUSINESS EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR NIGERIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

This paper discusses the potential application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business education curriculum to drive Nigeria's economic development. By explaining the intertwining relationship of AI, education, and economic development, this paper identifies opportunities for AI to enhance business education outcomes, develop a skilled workforce and stimulate economic expansion. However, it also highlights significant challenges, including infrastructural gaps, resource constraints, and policy limitations amongst others. The paper adopts an analytic approach to discussing information gathered from existing literature that had hitherto interrogated AI applications. This is to provide actionable insights and recommendations that will address a seamless adaptation of AI to business education curriculum to enhance Nigerian economic development. It is hoped that, leveraging AI will unlock Nigeria's economic potential. Through a trenchant exploration of the complex relationships between AI, Business education, and economic development, this study interrogated evidence-based strategies for Nigeria's sustainable development and technological advancement.