Abstract
This study investigated the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Business Education Curriculum in Nigeria, focusing on the professional development of Business Educators and their contribution to creativity and innovation in the national economy. The research utilized a structured questionnaire, validated by three experts and tested using the Cronbach`s Alpha technique to determine its reliability, which yielded a 0.86 coefficient index. The Data for this study was collected by direct contact with the respondents. The population of this study comprised fifty-six (56) Business Educators in five public Tertiary institutions in Edo State, Nigeria. The entire population was adapted for the study. The questionnaire was administered and re-administered on the spot with the help of two research assistants. Using these methods, copies representing a 100% retrieval rate of return were achieved. The data were analyzed using Mean and standard deviation (SD) to answer the research questions with a 4-point modified Likert scale with a decision rule based on the criterion mean value of 2.50. The findings include: AI can strongly determine the enhancement of the business education curriculum for creativity and innovation in the national economy. We can conclude that the incorporation of AI into business education curricula is a strategic development policy that has the potential to impact a country's economic trajectory, rather than only being an academic novelty. The study advocates for Nigerian universities to revise curriculum content using AI technology and business applications, incorporating industry collaboration, real-world problem-solving, and professional development opportunities.
Keyword: Business Education, Creativity, Curriculum, Enhancement, and Innovation of the National economy.
Publication Date: 2025-07-15