In this post, I have listed down all the correct subject combinations for all the WEAC and JAMB students who want to study Agricultural Economics at the University.
To know all of these, you must read this post to the end, so that you can avoid making mistakes during registration of subjects that you are to register and sit for, in your WAEC, and your JAMB. Now you have this post, you should not worry about what subject you should register for in WEAC and JAMB.
About Agricultural Economics As A Course
When we talk about Agricultural Economics, it is said to be the study of how societies make use of the available resources to meet the needs of society. Agriculture itself is the major driving force in the world’s economy, it is the single largest use of the earth’s resources.
Agricultural Economics is the study of agriculture from a business perspective, it involves where products are consumed, developed, financed, grown, marketed, processed, regulated, researched, taxed, and transported.
Studying Agricultural Economics, You will learn about the following:
- Examine Agriculture Issues of Environmental Quality
- Food Safety
- Management of Biotechnology
- Globalization from a Business Context
Here are the careers you can be recruited into as a graduate of Agricultural Economist:
- Agriculture Policy Analysis
- Market Analyst
- Business Management
- Intellectual Property
- International Development and Trade
- Marketing
- Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
- Price Analysis and Community Development
About Subject Combinations
When you heard Subject Combination, what came into your mind? When we say subject combinations, it means a list of subjects students want admission, to study Agricultural Economics. All they need to do is register and sit for their WAEC and JAMB, which is what is referred to as a subject combination.
We have heard that it is mostly difficult to Choose the right subject combination, especially for those who just finished secondary school, on that note, I have taken it upon myself to write out the subject combinations for WEAC and JAMB.
WAEC And JAMB Subjects Combination For Agricultural Economics
This is the part where all the WEAC subject combinations and JAMB subject combinations are listed. Let’s get to see JAMB subject combinations first, then WAEC subject combinations for Agricultural Economics.
JAMB Subject Combination For Agricultural Economics
For those who do not know what JAMB subject combinations are all about, here is the thing, this means the list of subjects that students who intend to study Agricultural Economics should include in the list of subjects that they will write during UTME.
So if you are aspiring to choose Agricultural Economics as your field of study in the university during JAMB registration, here is your Agricultural Economics subject combination for JAMB registration:
- English Language
- Biology or Agriculture Science
- Physics or Mathematics
- Chemistry
WAEC Subject Combination For Agricultural Economics
Just as explained earlier above about subject combinations, here It has to do with the list of subjects that students who intend to study Agricultural Economics include in the list of subjects that they will write during their WASSCE.
I know you might be curious to know the WEAC subject combinations for Agricultural Economics. Questions like what subjects should I register for and write during their SSCE so that it will be in line with agricultural Economics, which you will have to choose as the course to study at the University?
The subject combination for candidates who want to study Agricultural Economics at the university is as follows:
- English language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Agricultural Science
- Biology
- Geography
- Economics
- One trade subject.
JAMB Admission Requirements Agricultural Economics
To meet the requirements for admission, you will have to meet JAMB and WEAC subject combinations in your results.
UTME Requirments for Agricultural Economics
This is what is required of you from your UTME result as one of yourrequirment, For those who are writing the Post-UTME, here are the requirements: Five Credit passes In SSCE in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, and Economics.
Direct Entry (DE) Requirments
Two A-level passes, In the following subjects: Agricultural Science, Health Science, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, and Biology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Universities In Nigeria Offer Agricultural Economics?
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Federal University Of Technology, Owerri
- Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City
- Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- Osun State University, Osogbo
- University Of Benin, Benin City
- University Of Ibadan, Ibadan
- The University Of Nigeria Nsukka
Where Can I Possibly Work With A Degree In Agricultural Economics?
You can work in any of these fields as a degree holder in Agricultural Economics
- Agriculture Policy Analysis
- Market Analyst
- Business Management
- Intellectual Property
- International Development and Trade
- Marketing
- Natural Resource and Environmental Economics
- Price Analysis and Community Development
How Many Years Course Is Agricultural Economics
The Department of Agriculture Economics, they offer A Years of program which gives an award of the Degree in Bachelor of Agricultural Technology.
What Are The Fields Covered in Agriculture Economics?
Agricultura Economics Cobers the following fields:
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural & Environmental Risk Management
- Agricultural Finance & Commodity Markets
- Agriculture & Food Policy Analysis
- Consumer Behavior, Marketing & Health
- Environment & Natural Resource Economics
- International Development
- Production Economics