JAMB Subject Combination for Banking and Finance

JAMB Subject Combination for Banking and Finance

For candidates aspiring to study Banking and Finance in Nigerian universities, the required JAMB subject combination is:

1. English Language (Compulsory for all candidates)
2. Mathematics
3. Economics
4. Any other Social Science subject (e.g., Commerce, Accounting, Government, or Geography)

This subject combination ensures that students have a solid foundation in financial, economic, and quantitative concepts, which are essential for a career in banking and finance.

O’ Level (WAEC/NECO) Requirements for Banking and Finance

Candidates must have at least five (5) credit passes in their O’ Level (WAEC/NECO) in the following subjects:

1. English Language (Compulsory)
2. Mathematics (Compulsory)
3. Economics (Compulsory)
4. Any two other relevant subjects (e.g., Commerce, Financial Accounting, Business Methods, Government, or Geography)

Some institutions may require credit passes in Commerce or Accounting depending on the program’s emphasis.

List of Nigerian Universities Offering Banking and Finance

Here are some universities in Nigeria that offer Banking and Finance as a degree program:

1. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
2. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU)
3. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
4. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU)
5. University of Benin (UNIBEN)
6. Lagos State University (LASU)
7. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
8. Covenant University, Ota
9. Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
10. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
11. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK)
12. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
13. Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
14. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
15. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA)

These institutions are accredited to offer Banking and Finance programs. Admission into these programs may also require candidates to score high in JAMB UTME and Post-UTME exams to improve their chances, especially in competitive universities.