GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

The study analyzed the proficiency in Microsoft office program and the ability to create reports and do statistical analysis among office and information management graduates of business education in Rivers State. The study used a correlation research design. The study was conducted in rivers state. The research population consists of 300 graduates who have specialized in office and information management from two State-owned Universities. Census sampling technique was used. The study used a self-designed survey called "Questionnaire on digital application competencies and workplace performance of office and information management Business Education graduates (QDACWPOIMBEG)." The instrument's validity was confirmed by the assessment conducted by two business educators and one expert in measurement and evaluation. The Cronbach alpha coefficient was used to evaluate the reliability. The data acquired in this research was evaluated using the PPMC (Pearson Product Moment Correlation) coefficient to test the given hypotheses. The study showed that there is a substantial correlation between proficiency in word processing applications and the ability to prepare business reports and letters. It further revealed that there is a substantial correlation between proficiency in word processing and expertise in financial reporting and statistical analysis. In conclusion Proficiency in word processing programs significantly enhances the ability of Office and Information Management graduates to create financial and business reports efficiently.  It was recommended that the development of word processing application abilities is crucial for enhancing the employment performance of OIM graduates.

Keyword: Word Processing Program, Financial and Business Report, Office and Information Management Graduates, Business Education, and Rivers State.