Requirements to Study Agricultural Economics and Farm Management

If you have a passion for agriculture and aspire to contribute to the development of the agricultural sector, studying Agricultural Economics and Farm Management can be an excellent choice.

This blog post provides comprehensive information on the subject’s requirements, accredited universities in Nigeria offering the program, special considerations, and potential career opportunities for graduates.

O’Level Requirements:

To pursue a degree in Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, aspiring students must possess five (5) SSCE credit passes in the following subjects:

1. English Language
2. Biology/Agricultural Science
3. Chemistry
4. Mathematics
5. Any one of Geography, Physics, and Economics

Special Considerations and Waivers:

1. ESUT requires at least a pass in Physics.
2. FUTA accepts five credits in subjects such as Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Biology, Economics or Geography. A pass in Physics is also required.
3. ANSU requires five O’ level credit passes, including Biology/Agricultural Science, English Language, Chemistry, and any one of Physics, Mathematics, Economics, and Geography.
4. UNICAL requires a credit pass in ‘O’ level Physics.
5. MAUTECH requires credits in Biology, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, and Physics/Mathematics.
6. FUTA and CRUTECH accept at least a pass in Physics, in addition to UTME requirements.
7. RSUST accepts a credit pass in Agricultural Science with at least a pass in Biology. They also require credit passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Economics.
8. LAUTECH accepts credits in Physics and Biology.
9. FUTMINNA accepts any one of Geography, Home Economics, Physics, Economics, Food and Nutrition as the fifth subject. A pass in Physics is also required.
10. ABSU accepts SSCE credit passes in Mathematics, English Language, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and either Economics or Physics.
11. TASU accepts Statistics in lieu of Physics.
12. UNIPORT accepts any of Economics, Physics, and Geography.

JAMB UTME Requirements:

To gain admission into Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, students must register for the following three JAMB UTME subjects:

1. Biology/Agricultural Science
2. Chemistry
3. Mathematics or Physics

Special Considerations and Waivers:

1. JABU accepts a pass in Physics.
2. UNICAL and TASU require Chemistry, English Language, Biology/Agricultural Science, and either Physics or Mathematics. TASU also accepts Economics.
3. FUTA requires Chemistry, English Language, Biology/Agricultural Science, and either Economics or Mathematics.

Direct Entry Requirements:

For candidates applying through Direct Entry, the following requirements must be met:

1. Two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and one of Botany/Zoology/Agricultural Science/Biology, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Geology, Health Science, and Economics.

Special Considerations and Waivers:

1. UNICAL accepts ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, Botany/Biology/Zoology/Geology/Agricultural Science/Geography/Economics. They also accept OND/NCE and HND at merit level but do not accept IJMB.
2. RSUST accepts HND/NCE/ND at upper credit level in relevant subjects, in addition to UTME requirements for admission into 200 level.
3. ABSU accepts OND/HND at credit level.
4. FUAM accepts HND/OND/NCE in Agric, Agricultural Science and Education, Home Economics, Forestry, Food Science, and Wildlife, plus UTME requirements. Candidates with a credit in only one of Physics and Mathematics must have a pass in the other.
5. UNIUYO accepts HND (lower credit), OND (upper credit), and NCE with merit pass in relevant fields, in addition to UTME requirements.
6. BASU and EKSU accept a pass in Physics.
7. FUTA accepts OND (upper credit level) or equivalent professional qualifications or ‘A’ level passes in Biology, Mathematics, and Chemistry. The certificates must be from a recognized institution for admission consideration into 200 level, provided the candidate satisfies the minimum entry requirements and has passed relevant subjects at an appropriate level.
8. EBSU requires NCE with a minimum of merit passes in relevant fields or OND and HND with a minimum of upper credit in relevant fields.
9. MAUTECH requires ‘A’ level credit passes in English, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, and Chemistry. They also accept HND with an overall credit, in addition to a credit pass in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology/Agricultural Science.
10. LAUTECH accepts ND with Upper Credit/NCE/HND at Credit Level in relevant subjects, in addition to UTME requirements for admission consideration into 200 Level.
11. TASU accepts NCE (merit) and ND (lower credit) for admission into 200 levels. NCE (Distinction) and HND (upper credit) may be admitted to 300 level. ‘A’ passes in Chemistry and any of Agriculture Science, Economics, and Biology may be admitted to 200 levels.

Accredited Nigerian Universities Offering Agricultural Economics and Farm Management: The following universities in Nigeria are accredited to offer Agricultural Economics and Farm Management:

1. Abia State University
2. Ambrose Alli University
3. Anambra State University
4. Adamawa State University
5. Akwa Ibom State University
6. Bayero University Kano
7. Bauchi State University
8. Ekiti State University
9. Ebonyi State University
10. Enugu State University Of Science And Technology
11. Federal University of Technology Minna
12. Federal University Of Agriculture, Makurdi
13. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University
14. Joseph Ayo Babalola University
15. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
16. Nasarawa State University
17. Modibbo Adama University of Technology
18. Rivers State University of Science and Technology
19. Taraba State University
20. University of Uyo
21. University of Calabar
22. University of Port-Harcourt

Career Opportunities for Agricultural Economics and Farm Management Graduates: Graduates of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management have various career opportunities available to them, including:

1. Supervisors
2. Accountants
3. Farm Managers
4. Commodity Brokers
5. Agribusiness Managers
6. Research Assistants and Economists
7. Writers for Trade Journals and Magazines
8. Economists in Agricultural Research Institutes and Agro-Allied Industries

Conclusion

Studying Agricultural Economics and Farm Management in Nigeria requires specific subject combinations at the O’Level and JAMB UTME levels, as well as meeting direct entry requirements.

Accredited universities across the country offer this program, and graduates have a wide range of career prospects in various agricultural sectors.

With this information, aspiring students can make informed decisions when applying to study Agricultural Economics and Farm Management in Nigerian universities.