Research of the level of digital competencies of students of the University “Adriatic” Bar

Abstract

Latest EU guidelines for the implementation of Digital Competence Framework and adopted Action Plan for Digital Education (2021-2027) clearly identifies two basic strategic priorities - Encouraging the development of a successful digital education ecosystem and Development of digital skills and competencies for digital transformation, clearly indicate the importance of high quality, inclusive and affordable digital education in Europe. Today, European higher education main problem is the management of the digital transition. As Montenegro is one of the candidate countries for EU, we believe that this is very important and attractive research area. The paper deals with basic and advanced digital competencies development levels of students of University “Adriatic” Bar, seen as Montenegro’s and the EU’s future labour market staff. The results of empirical research shows the real level of students digital competencies in relation to the EU required level. The results shows whether the teaching practice of digital competencies development is sufficiently present at the University, certain limitations, reasons, and possibilities for further improvement. Today, digitalization directly affects the modern labour market. As a result, young people in Montenegro must have highly developed digital competencies, in order to remain competitive in the EU labour market.