In the age of AI, what is a university education for?

Fresh graduates in Singapore are entering a tougher job market, even as employers continue to have entry-level positions to fill. At the same time, employers are looking beyond academic qualifications, while artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape entry-level work.

In a three-part package, The Business Times examines the changing graduate job market, how students are preparing themselves for work, and what it means for the role of universities.

[SINGAPORE] As students devote more of their time at university to gaining workplace experience, the emphasis on internships is raising a more fundamental question: What is a university education for?