Computer Literacy as A Tool of Quality in Higher Education and Graduates’ Employability

Che Manka’a Dinna

Abstract

This work analyses the relationship between computer literacy and graduates’ employability. Presently, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Cameroon face ever-changing challenges due to dramatic shifts in the ongoing digitization of higher education (HE) and globalization trends. As a result, these institutions must adopt new strategies for attracting future students and for improving employability. In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of computer proficiency in various job sectors cannot be overstated. Employers across different industries increasingly value individuals who possess advanced technological skills and a deep understanding of digital tools. Graduates who possess these skills are in high demand by employers in different industries. Skills like programming are becoming increasingly important. Computer literacy has become a vital skill for individuals in the digitalized workforce, particularly as technology continues to play a significant role in every industry (Martin Weller, 2019). This study adopted the correlational research design involving the simple random sampling technique. Based on Krejcie and Morgan’s (1970) table for sample selection, we had a sample of 532 graduates registered at the national employment fund in Cameroon. Data was collected via a questionnaire. The instrument was administered, and the data collected were analyzed via SPSS. To analyze complex inter-relationships between observed and latent variables (constructs), the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used. Findings reveal that computer literacy has a significant relationship with graduates’ employability. This is illustrated by the overall P-value less than 0.05.

Keywords

computer literacy; digitalization; quality; graduates’ employability.

Cite This Article

Dinna, C. M. (2025). Computer Literacy as A Tool of Quality in Higher Education and Graduates’ Employability. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 6| Issue 4: Jul – Aug 2025, Pages 811-817 URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Volume6-Issue4-Jul-Aug-No.933-811-817.pdf

Volume 6 | Issue 4: Jul – Aug 2025