Economics WAEC and Jamb Subject Combination – Getting to know the best subject to choose to suit your course of study is one of the most important things.
As a student who intends to study economics in the university, your subject combination is not going to be the same as one who intends to study medicine. As such here, we will list out the JAMB subject combinations, the WAEC subject combination, the Direct entry requirements, the O-level requirements, the schools that offered economics and have been accredited in Nigeria, and the job opportunities for graduates of economics.
Aside from that, we will give you a brief of economics, and the importance of economics in our general life.
Economics as a Course of Study
This is a course that has implications for the use of resources, production of goods and services, growth of production, and welfare over time.
This has to do with the creation, consumption, and transfer of wealth. it includes microeconomics and macroeconomics. it helps economists to know the different fundamental economic concepts like supply and demand, trade-offs, benefits, and incentives.
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Importance of Economics
The importance of economics includes but is not limited to
- It involves the production and consumption activities
- It allows for the determination and allocation of resources within some group of persons
- It gives potential trends to market demands
- It helps to analyze that includes Indicators, such as gross domestic product etc.
- it also gives you a new perspective on the world and how it functions
- It teaches you about how your organization and its market behave.
WAEC Subject Combination for Economics
The following are the WAEC subject combinations for Economics. WAEC need a total of eight to nine subjects to be related to your course of study.
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Economics
- Civic Education
- Literature in English
- Government
- Further Mathematics
- commerce
- Any other two subjects
O Level Requirement for Economics
The O-level requirement is the things you need to have in your WAEC before you’re eligible to write JAMB. It includes
- Not less than five credits in the most relevant subjects to be chosen from the eight
- The credits should not be obtained in more than two sittings (this means that the credits should be obtained in just two times of writing WAEC)
JAMB Subject Combination for Economics
This consists of four relevant subjects closely related to your courses of study.
i economics they include
- Use of English
- Government
- Mathematics
- Economics
You have to note that as a student who intends to study economics at the university, there is a cut-off point you need to meet.
Each university has its cut-off point and they vary.
Also, each department has its cut-off point which is not the same.
You have to get the stipulated cut-off point along with the O-level requirement before you are considered for the next stage of admission consideration.
Also, you have to note that getting the cut-off point does not guarantee your admission.
Direct Entry Requirement For EconomicsÂ
The following are the O-level requirements for Economics
- All applicants should have a minimum of two Level A passes in Economics which includes Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural sciences, Accounting, Business Management History, or government
Schools that offer Economics in Nigeria
The following schools are the schools that are accredited to teach economics in Nigeria
- Bayero University
- University of Ibadan
- Abia State University
- The University of Nigeria Nsukka
- University of Lagos
- Ahmadu Bello University
- university of Ilorin
- Adekunle Ajasin University
- University of Calabar
- University of Uyo
- Covenant University
- Olabisis Onabanjo University
- Adamawa State University
- Angel Crown college of education
- Adeleke University
- Calvin Foundation college
- Abia State University
- Ambrose Ali University
- Adekunle Ajasin University
- Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
- Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti
- University of Abuja
- achievers University, Owo
- Admiralty University, Ibusa
- Air force Institute of technology
- Adamawa State University
- Ajayi Crowther University , Ibadan
- Akwa Ibom State University , Ikot Akpaden
Job opportunities for Graduates of Economics in Nigeria
The following job vacancies are for graduates of economics in Nigeria
- Economist
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Policy Analyst
- Statistician
- Actuary
- Economic Consultant
- Risk Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Pricing Analyst
- International Trade Specialist
- Management Consultant
- Forensic Economist
- Financial Planner
- Government Economist
- Environmental Economist
- Energy Analyst
- Health Economist
- Real Estate Analyst
- Economic Development Specialist
- Corporate Strategist
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist
- Nonprofit Program Analyst
- Education Policy Analyst
- Labor Economist
- Urban or Regional Planner
- Financial Controller
- Treasury Analyst
- Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst
- Project Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Pricing Strategist
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Economic Researcher
- Customer Insights Analyst
- Entrepreneur
Conclusion
This article covers a brief overview of economics as a course of study and also lists the major importance of economics in our daily life
Furthermore, it lists out the subject combination for WAEC and JAMB for students who want to study economics at the university, their O-level Requirements, and their Direct Entry requirements.
However, it states the schools that have received accreditation to offer economics and the Job opportunities available for graduates of economics.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsÂ
Is economics an art or science subject?
Economics is classified as a social science. this is because it makes use of some scientific tool for empirical verification. it is neither art nor science but it is classified as a social science.
How many years is Economics as a course of study?
In the university, Economics takes a total of four years which includes two semesters each. this is being regarded as their first degree to obtain a BSC
Which faculty does the Department of Economics fall under?
The department of economics falls under the faculty of social science in some universities.