Volume 1 - Issue 4, November - December 2025

This study examined the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) integration on the cognitive development of Office and Information Management (OIM) students in selected universities in South-South Nigeria. Guided by a descriptive survey design, the study focused on three dimensions of AI integration: AI-assisted learning tools, AI literacy, and AI-driven instructional interaction. The population comprised 1,086 OIM students from Niger Delta University, Rivers State University, and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, from which a sample of 292 students was selected using the Taro Yamane formula and proportionate stratified random sampling. A validated questionnaire was used for data collection, and reliability was established with a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.86. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis at a 0.05 significance level. Findings revealed that AI integration significantly enhances cognitive development among OIM students by improving analytical reasoning, creative thinking, and problem-solving abilities. The study concluded that AI functions as a cognitive amplifier when embedded within pedagogically sound frameworks and recommended that universities integrate AI literacy courses, strengthen faculty competence, and expand digital infrastructure.