INTEGRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTO THE BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMMES: A PANACEA FOR BUILDING A TECHNOLOGICAL DRIVEN WORKFORCE

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across industries, reshaping how organizations operate, innovate, and compete. Business education programmes, traditionally designed to prepare future leaders in management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship, are now compelled to integrate AI into their curricula and pedagogy. This paper explores the role of AI in business education, examining its pedagogical applications, curricular integration, ethical implications, challenges, and future prospects. It argues that AI is not merely an auxiliary tool but a foundational element in preparing students for leadership in the digital economy. The paper suggested among others that the federal government should improve fundings for University Education in order to make it possible for universities to acquire the artificial intelligence softwares for their Business Education programmes.