Secretarial Education goes a step further by preparing you not only for a career in office administration but also to teach and train future secretarial professionals. If you enjoy organizing, multitasking, and also have a passion for teaching, then this course combines both worlds — practical office skills and educational theory. In Nigeria, several universities offer this program, often under the umbrella of Business Education or Vocational and Technical Education. But before you apply, it’s important to know the universities offering the course, the right JAMB subject combination, and the required O'Level subjects. In This Blog Here’s what you’ll learn in this guide: List of Nigerian universities offering Secretarial Education Official JAMB subject combination for the course Required O’Level subjects and grades for admission
##What is Secretarial Education Course?
Secretarial education is a vocational training program that equips individuals with practical skills for office administration and management, including communication, typing, filing, record-keeping, and the use of office technologies.
University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE)
Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
Ebonyi State University (EBSU)
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA)
Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Secretarial Education
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Secretarial Education with other three subjects namely:Mathematics,Economics/ Commerce,Government/Accounting/CRS/IRS/Office Practice/Business Methods
##O'Level Requirements for Secretarial Education
To be eligible for admission into a Secretarial Education 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
Economics/Commerce
Business Studies/Office Practice/Government
CRS/IRS/Accounting/Literature