Tertiary Education Project Management in University of Benin, Nigeria: Potentials for Artificial Intelligence Infusion

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to investigate tertiary education project management with artificial intelligence with the view of revolutionalising its processes in Nigerian universities. The phenomenon was investigated in the University of Benin, Benin City. Three research questions were raised that guided the study, descriptive survey research design of the ex-post-facto type was adopted, the population comprised all the faculties and institutes in the university.  All the faculties and institutes were sampled to ensure adequate coverage.  The instrument used was a checklist titled Project Initiated and Executed Checklist (PIEC).   Data collected were analysed with the use of descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that the number of education projects initiated in University of Benin between 2020 to 2024 was fifteen (15).  Some of the projects have been completed while others are still on-going, nine (9) of the initiated projects were executed within the time frame in the university between 2020 to 2024. Also, six of the education projects are yet to be completed.  The study concluded that 60% of education projects were completed within the time frame while 40% are still on going in University of Benin. The study recommended that all education projects should be executed within the stipulated time frame to avoid cost overrun and wastages since resources are limited.  In addition, project managers should investigate any other factors that can improve on execution of education projects within the time frame.

Keywords: Revolutionalising, Tertiary Education, Project, Management, Artificial Intelligence.