You may not know this, but choosing the wrong subjects when registering for UTME can seriously affect your chances of gaining admission, regardless of how high your score is. Many students have made this mistake and ended up missing out on their dream course, simply because they did not confirm the right subject combination. JAMB has specific subject requirements for every course, and failing to meet them means your application might not even be considered, no matter how brilliant your performance is.
So before you walk into a CBT centre to register, take a moment to find out the correct JAMB subject combination for Business Administration by double-checking the official JAMB brochure.
JAMB Subject Combination for Business Administration
As a student who is looking forward to studying Business Administration in the university, you have to register the following JAMB subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Any other relevant subject (Commerce, Government, Accounting, or Business Studies)
O’Level Requirements for Business Administration
You must also have at least five (5) credit passes in not more than two sittings in your O’Level in the following subjects;
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Any two from Commerce, Accounting, Government, Business Studies, or Marketing
Direct Entry Requirements for Business Administration
In addition to the usual requirements, Direct Entry candidates need to have one of the following qualifications: a National Certificate in Education (NCE) with at least a merit in a related field, a credit-level Ordinary National Diploma (OND), or a Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant course. These qualifications can boost your chances of being admitted into 200 level for Business Administration.
Duration of the Business Administration Program 2026
For UTME Candidates: You will be awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration after completing the full 4-year course.
For Direct Entry Candidates: Since you will be starting from 200 level, it will typically take you about 3 years to complete the program.
| S/N | Nigerian Universities to Study Business Administration |
|---|---|
| 1 | Covenant University, Ota |
| 2 | Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) |
| 4 | Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria |
| 5 | University of Lagos (UNILAG) |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka |
| 7 | Lagos State University (LASU) |
| 8 | Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) |
| 9 | University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) |
| 10 | Bayero University, Kano (BUK) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No. Economics is a core requirement for Business Administration. Commerce can be used as a supporting subject, but not as a substitute for Economics.
Unfortunately, no. Once you complete your registration and submit it, you can not change your subject combination. You would have to wait for the next UTME cycle to correct it.
Generally, yes. But some universities may have slight variations or additional requirements, so it is wise to also check the specific admission guidelines of your preferred university.
Yes, many polytechnics offer OND and HND programs in Business Administration.
Graduates can work as business managers, HR officers, marketing executives, consultants, entrepreneurs, project managers, and more.
No. Mathematics is typically required at the O’Level. However, it does not need to be at the advanced level like Further Mathematics.
No. At least a credit (C6) in Mathematics is usually required for admission.
