List of Universities Offering Home Economics and Management / Economics in Nigeria, Jamb UTME and O'level Requirements

 
This course goes beyond the traditional idea of Home Economics. It combines the core aspects of home and family life — like nutrition, housing, clothing, and health — with essential knowledge in economics, entrepreneurship, and management. Students graduate with the skills to manage resources, teach, run businesses, or contribute to policy-making in areas like family health, consumer education, and community development. In this Blog, You’ll Learn: The list of Nigerian universities offering Home Economics and Management / Economics The correct JAMB subject combination for the course The O’Level subjects and grades required for admission

##What is Home Economics and Management / Economics Course?
Home Economics (now often called Family and Consumer Sciences) is the field of study focused on managing household and family life, encompassing areas like nutrition, food preparation, child development, housing, personal finances, and textiles. Economics is a social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, analyzing how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about scarce resources.  


Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife

University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria

University of Uyo (UNIUYO)

University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)

Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA)

Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)


##JAMB Subject Combination for Home Economics and Management / Economics
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Home Economics and Management / Economics with other three subjects namely: Chemistry, Government, or Geography, Biology/ Agricultural Science,Economics/Mathematics

##O'Level Requirements for Home Economics and Management / Economics
To be eligible for admission into a Home Economics and Management / 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/Food & Nutrition/Home Management