International Journal of Educational Policy Research and Review Vol.2 (5), pp. 56-59 June, 2015 Available online at http://www.journalissues.org/IJEPRR/ http://dx.doi.org/10.15739/IJEPRR.013 Copyright © 2015 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article ISSN 2360-7076 Original Research Article Competency improvement needs of graduates to overcome constrains in computer and internet application in their enterprises in Kogi State, Nigeria Accepted 22 January, 2015 *Okeme I., Alawa D.A. and Essien M.I. Faculty of Education, University of Calabar, Nigeria. *Corresponding Author Email: isaacokeme65@gmail.com Tel: +2348033452801 This study focused on the Competency Improvement Needs of Graduates to overcome constrains in Computer and Internet Application in their Enterprises in Kogi State, Nigeria. The survey design was used to carry out the study which was conducted in Kogi state using a selected population of 74 graduates engaged in enterprises that require the use of computer and internet. Two research questions guided the study. A 14 item questionnaire was developed and validated by three experts in the Unit of Computer Education of the Department of Vocational Teacher Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The Cronbach alpha method was utilized to determine the reliability of the instrument which yielded an alpha coefficient of 0.86. Weighted Mean and Competency Improvement Needs Index (CINI) were used to answer the research questions. It was found out that graduates engaged in enterprises that require the application of computer and Internet require improvement in the Application of Computer and Internet for success in their workplace. It was recommended that graduates requiring competencies in application of Computer and Internet be properly empowered for global challenges in their workplace through workshops. Key words: Competency, improvement, computer, internet, Kogi, Nigeria. INTRODUCTION The application of computer and internet by graduates in any enterprise is very crucial to the success of the enterprise. An enterprise according to Hornby (2004) is a business company or a firm. In this study, an enterprise is any business outfit engaged in by graduates and managed by them for profit. A graduate according to Hornby (2004) is someone that has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university). In relevance to this study, graduates are individuals who have received training in a recognized university and are awarded a certificate of that institution. These graduates require the use of computer and internet to facilitate the efficiency of their enterprises. The computer according to Olaitan and Dada (2009) is described as an electronic device which consists of a central processing unit (CUP), a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse or touch pad with the following functions. - Imputing, processing and storing data and information. - Retrieving the stored information through downloading and printing. - Manipulating data in order to achieve the desired objectives of the enterprise. The internet cannot function effectively without the computer in managing information and making the information available to those that require it around the world. These graduates require computer and internet in order to reach the world about issues concerning their enterprises such as demand and supply. In this process they are usually confronted with some technology constrains occurring from computer or internet malfunctioning which hindered free flow of input and retrieval of information beyond the doorsteps of a businessman. For the graduates to overcome these