Science. Business. Society.
Vol. 11 (2026), Issue 1, pg(s) 26-30

BUSINESS

How Data Literacy Learning Quality Shapes Student’s Professional Readiness in Albania

  • 1 European University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania

Abstract

Data literacy has become a core competence for employability and digital transformation in higher education. This study investigates how Albanian students perceive the quality of Data Literacy learning experiences and whether perceptions differ between public and private universities. Survey data were collected within the DELTA project (N = 250). A composite learning quality index was constructed across nine dimensions and demonstrated excellent reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0.977). Spearman’s correlation revealed a positive association between perceived learning quality and professional usefulness (ρ = 0.287, p < 0.001). A Mann–Whitney U test indicated a statistically significant difference between institutional types (U = 6478.50, p = 0.048), with public university students reporting higher mean ranks. However, the effect size was small (r ≈ 0.13). The findings underline the importance of structured, practice-oriented learning offers while indicating modest institutional variation in perceived quality.

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