DISCERNMENT OF DIGITAL COMPETENCES IN STUDENTS OF A BUSINESS SCHOOL

Learning in the digital age requires proper knowledge and the management of interactive environments and ICT tools and techniques. This study is focused on evaluating the basic ICT competences of new students to the careers of a business school, through a quantitative descriptive research based on the self-perception of the student. A questionnaire was applied to 272 students of three disciplines: administration, accounting and international business organized into six dimensions: pc maintenance, word processor (word), spreadsheet (excel), database, presentation software (ppt) and Internet browsing. The results indicate a general level of self-perceived digital competence among young people, an average value of 3.85 (scale 1-5) and 5 items of 38, presented statistically significant differences (p <0.05) between the three careers. Likewise, it is suggested to strengthen pedagogical aspects to improve digital competences especially in those keys to their professional profile.