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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Why AI literacy is the most important skill for students entering the job market

For today's student, a degree alone is no longer enough to stand out. As companies rapidly adopt AI across functions from marketing and finance to operations, consulting and product development, employers increasingly expect entry-level hires to analyse information faster, automate repetitive tasks, create sharper presentations, conduct efficient research, and solve business problems using AI tools from day one. Yet most students continue to graduate with limited hands-on exposure to these skills.

To bridge this gap, The Economic Times Masterclass has introduced the AI Mastery Program for Students , designed to equip learners with the applied AI skills that employers now expect.

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