JAMB 2026/2027 Brochure for Management Sciences

Check out the latest information here on JAMB 2026/2027 Brochure for Management Sciences as this page provides the right subject combinations for UTME students and the requirements for Direct Entry students based on the institution they are applying admission into.

Courses Under the Faculty of Management Sciences

1. Accounting
2. Accountancy/Finance/Accounting
3. Accounting Management & Finance
4. Actuarial Science
5. Banking and Finance
6. Business Management/Management Sciences
7. Business Administration
8. Business and Entrepreneurial Studies
9. Demography and Social Statistics
10. Economics
11. Economics and Development Studies
12. Economics and Operation Research
13. Economics and Statistics
14. Entrepreneurship
15. Entrepreneurial Studies
16. Entrepreneurship Studies and Innovation
17. Environmental Protection and Resources Management
18. Finance
19. Geography and Environmental Management
20. Geography and Meteorology
21. Geography and Regional Planning
22. Geography and Planning
23. Government and Public Administration
24. Hospitality and Tourism
25. Hospitality and Tourism Management
26. Hotel Management and Tourism
27. Human Resources Management
28. Industrial and Labour Relations
29. Industrial Relations
30. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
31. Insurance
32. Library and Information Science
33. Library Science
34. Management and Entrepreneurship
35. Marketing
36. Marketing and Advertising
37. Mass Communication
38. Mass Communication and Media Technology
39. Media and Communication Studies
40. Office and Information Management
41. Policy and Strategic Studies
42. Policy and Administrative Studies
43. Population Studies
44. Public Administration
45. Public Administration and Local Government
46. Social Justice
47. Social Work
48. Sociology
49. Sociology and Anthropology
50. Taxation
51. Transport Management
52. Transport Planning and Management
53. Tourism and Event Management
54. Tourism Studies

O’Level Requirements for Management Sciences UTME Candidates

The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Banking and Finance or any Management Science course; English Language, Mathematics and any other subjects. For NBC, the other two (2) relevant subjects could be from any of the following; Accounting, Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Office Practice and Economics. 

List of Degree Awarding Institutions that Offer Management Sciences

1. Imo State University (IMSU)
2. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
3. University Of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN)
4. Abia State University (ABSU)
5. University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT)
6. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)
7. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
8. Caritas University (CARITAS)
9. Delta State University, Abraka (DELSU)
10. Ebonyi State University (EBSU)
11. Enugu State University Of Science And Technology (ESUT)
12. Igbinedion University (IUO)
13. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
14. Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)
15. Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
16. Rivers State University (RSU)
17. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
18. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
19. University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
20. Usman Dan Fodio University (UDUSOK)
21. Madonna University (MADONNA)

JAMB UTME Subject Combination for Management Sciences 2026

In UTME, please note that English Language is Compulsory for this course. Therefore, the three (3) other JAMB UTME subject combination needed to study Banking and Finance under the Faculty of Management Sciences in the above listed universities include;

1. Mathematics
2. Economics
3. Plus any one (1) of Government and Geography.

Requirements for Direct Entry Candidates

These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Banking and Finance or any Management Science discipline, if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require; two (2) ‘A’ Level passes chosen from Accounting, Economics, Management, Mathematics, Geography and Statistics.

Special Considerations on Brochure for Management Sciences 2026

1. EVANGEL requires Mathematics, Economics and any other subject.
2. DELSU requires Mathematics, Economics and any other Social Science subject.
3. AAUA requires Mathematics, Economics and one other subject.
4. RSU accepts Mathematics, Economics and any other subject.
5. UNIPORT requires Mathematics, Economics and any other subject from Government/History, Geography, Commerce, Literature in English, CRK/IRK, Accounting (Financial/Business), Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Physics.
6. UNIUYO, UNIZIK, ESUT, EKSU, IMSU and UNILAG require ‘O’ Level credit passes in Economics and two (2) other subjects.
7. EKSU requires ‘O’ Level credit passes in Economics plus other Social Science subjects.
8. IMSU and BIU accept credit/merit in English Language in TC II.
9. EKSU accepts ND upper credit in relevant programmes.
10. ESUT accepts ND in Management, Marketing, Accounting and Finance. It also accepts ND in relevant programmes within the Faculty into 200 level in addition to the UTME requirements.
11. EVANGEL requires two (2) ‘A’ Level passes in Economics and any of Science, Social Science or Management subjects plus ‘O’ Level requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What subjects are required in O’Level for Management Sciences courses?

A: Most Management Sciences programmes require Mathematics, English Language, Economics, and any other two relevant subjects such as Commerce, Government, Geography, or Accounting.

Q: What is the UTME subject combination for Management Sciences?

A: The common combination is English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and one other relevant subject such as Government, Commerce, or Accounting. Some courses adjust the fourth subject depending on the university.

Q: What is the minimum JAMB score needed for Management Sciences courses?

A: Cut-off marks vary by school, but competitive courses like Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration often require 180–250+, depending on the institution.

Q: Are Management Sciences courses offered in all universities?

A: Most universities offer core programmes like Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, and Banking & Finance, but specialized courses may only be available in select universities.

Q: Can I study Management Sciences without Economics in O’Level?

A: Some schools accept Commerce or Accounting instead, but many universities insist on Economics, especially for Accounting, Finance, and Economics itself.

Q: Is Mathematics compulsory for Management Sciences?

A: Yes. Mathematics is compulsory both in O’Level and UTME for all Management Sciences courses.

Q: What are the Direct Entry requirements for Management Sciences?

A: Candidates usually need A’Level passes, NCE, OND, or HND in related fields such as Business, Accounting, or Economics. Some universities specify upper-credit requirements.

Q: Are Management Sciences courses suitable for science or arts students?

A: Yes. Students from arts, commercial, or science backgrounds can apply, provided they meet the O’Level and subject combination requirements.

Q: Does the brochure include course-specific requirements?

A: Yes. The brochure lists individual requirements for each course, O’Level subjects, UTME subjects, Direct Entry criteria, and special considerations for each school.

Q: Is Commerce accepted in place of Economics for some courses?

A: Many institutions accept Commerce but not all. The brochure highlights schools where this substitution is allowed.

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