This course teaches students how to analyze and improve the business side of agriculture — from managing farm finances to shaping agricultural policies and understanding market trends. It’s a vital field in a country like Nigeria, where agriculture is a major part of the economy and a key to national growth. But before diving into this career path, it’s important to know where the course is offered, what subjects you need for JAMB, and the O’Level requirements you must meet. In this Blog Here’s what you’ll learn: A full list of universities in Nigeria offering Agricultural Economics The correct JAMB subject combination for Agricultural Economics The required O’Level (WAEC/NECO) subjects and grades you’ll need to qualify
##What is Agricultural Economics Course?
Agricultural economics is the applied social science that uses economic theory to study the production, distribution, and consumption of food and fiber products, focusing on how societies use scarce resources and how these processes affect business, policy, and environmental systems
University of Ibadan (UI)
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU)
Delta State University (DELSU)
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye
Landmark University, Omu-Aran
Igbinedion University, Okada
Crawford University, Igbesa
##JAMB Subject Combination for Agricultural Economics
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Agricultural Economics with other three subjects namely:Chemistry,Biology/ Agricultural Science,Mathematics/Physics
##O'Level Requirements for Agricultural Economics
To be eligible for admission into a Agricultural Economics program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:
English Language
Mathematics
Biology/Agricultural Science
Chemistry
Physics/Geography/Economics