AVAILABILITY AND UTILISATION

This study investigated the impact of the availability and utilization of e-learning technologies on Business Education programs at the University of Benin, Benin City. The research was guided by five research questions. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised all sixty-eight (68) 300-level and 400-level Business Education undergraduate students, and due to its manageable size, a census sampling technique was used. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire titled "Impact of Availability and Utilisation of E-Learning Technologies on Business Education Programs Questionnaire (IAUETBEPQ)," which was validated by experts and demonstrated reliability with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.70. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that e-learning technologies are available to a high extent in the program. The study also found a high extent of utilization of these technologies by both educators and students. Furthermore, e-learning technologies were shown to have a high extent of positive impact on student engagement and academic performance. However, significant challenges, including poor internet connectivity, frequent power outages, and limited technical support, were found to limit effective use to a high extent. The study concluded that while elearning technologies are available and utilized, their full potential is hampered by infrastructural and skill-based challenges. It was recommended, among other things, that the university should invest more in upgrading ICT infrastructure, organize regular training for educators, and provide orientation and support for students to maximize e-learning platforms.