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Readiness Of Economics Students From Higher Schools In The North Central Planning Region For Realization On The Labour Market Under The Conditions Of Digital Transformation

Author(s): Penka Shishmanova, Yordan Vassilev, Lydmil Nestorov, Tanya Todorova, Alexandrina Alexandrova, Elitsa Petkova
Subject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management
Published by: Стопанска академия »Д. А. Ценов«
Keywords: digital transformation; digital competences; higher education; professional realization

Summary/Abstract: The implementation of new technologies in economic activity is a question of present interest, given that it leads to transformation of existing business models. This, in turn, changes the required personnel training. The aim of the present paper is to study the degree of readiness of economics students for professional realization under the conditions of digital transformation and to identify the main challenges and priorities as a basis for improving their preparation. In relation to this the following research objectives are set: to examine the main characteristics of digital transformation and some good practices in this regard while focusing on higher education; to analyse some documents regarding the development of higher schools in the NC planning region; to study the opinion of economics students about the quality of the training they have acquired in regard to the new requirements of the labour market; to derive guidelines for improving the degree of employment readiness of future economists. The main research thesis is that students have a certain employment readiness in the digitalising economy, but their knowledge and skills are rapidly becoming outdated or insufficient, which necessitates continuous training, and higher education institutions should serve these needs. The results of the research show that economics students in the NC planning region have the potential for employment under the conditions of digital transformation. However, some guidelines for improving their qualification have been derived, on the basis of self-assessment of their competences.

  • Issue Year: 31/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 301-334
  • Page Count: 34
  • Language: Bulgarian