"Graduates' Perspectives on AI Integration

Implications for Skill Development and Career Readiness"

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https://doi.org/10.46661/ijeri.10651

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Artificial intelligence, graduate and undergraduate level students, public and private university, competencies, empowering

Abstract

This study aims to explore artificial intelligence's (AI) significance for graduating students and its impact on their future skills. Through a survey of Bachelor's and master’s students across diverse departments in Saudi Arabian public and private universities, we gathered 465 responses from 500 questionnaires distributed in various regions. Employing a 5-point Likert scale, the survey covered nine dimensions, including AI's influence on future skills, its integration into education, student preparedness, real-world exposure, exploration, ethical considerations, global perspectives, curricular adaptation, and communication and collaboration. To evaluate the research aim, we employed a one-sample t-test and correlation coefficients across different dimensions. This paper contributes by extensively examining the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on graduating students in Saudi Arabia. Through a robust survey methodology, it elucidates students' perceptions of AI's impact on their future skills and education. The findings accentuate the positive attitude towards AI, recognizing its potential to enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability. Moreover, it highlights the importance of integrating AI into education to prepare students for evolving career opportunities in a technologically advanced society. Furthermore, they believe that AI can provide them with opportunities to gain real-world experience and exposure to AI-driven industries, which can enhance their learning and future career prospects. Students express a strong interest in exploring AI-related projects and activities to build their future skills, particularly in data analysis and interpretation, which are in high demand in the job market.

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2024-12-03

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Parveen, M., & Alkudsi, Y. M. (2024). "Graduates’ Perspectives on AI Integration: Implications for Skill Development and Career Readiness". IJERI: International Journal of Educational Research and Innovation, (22), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.46661/ijeri.10651

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