List of courses under commercial department

Are you a commercial student in secondary school who is still contemplating which course to study at university?

Or have you just entered Senior Secondary School and want to know about the courses offered in the commercial department? If yes, worry no more, because in this blog post, we will go in-depth on everything about the commercial department, including the courses available.

Overview of the Commercial Department

The commercial department in secondary school is solely focused on preparing students in the fields of finance, business, economics, and management.

In this department, students are taught subjects such as Accounting, Economics, and Commerce.

These subjects lay the foundation for understanding basic concepts in finance, business, economics, and management.

These department is ideal for students who have interest in Finance, trade, Economics or management.

List of Courses Under Commercial Department

Below is the list of all courses under commercial department in nigeria.

• Business Studies
• Accounting
• Economics
• Commerce
• Banking and Finance
• Marketing
• Insurance
• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resource Management
• Public Relations
• International Business
• Supply Chain Management
• Industrial and Labour Relations
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Hotel and Tourism Management
• Cooperative Economics and Management
• Business Administration
• Business Management
• Transport and Planning
• Office Management and Information
• Sociology
• Social Work
• International Relations

JAMB subject combination for commercial student

The JAMB subject combination required depends on the specific course you wish to pursue. Below is the JAMB subject combination for top commercial courses:

WAEC Subject Combination for Commercial Students

Commercial students are expected to sit for the following subjects in WAEC:

Compulsory Subjects

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Civic Education
• Economics
• Accounting
• Commerce

Other Relevant Subjects

• Government
• Office Practice
• A Trade Subject
• Data Processing
• Further Mathematics
• Book Keeping
• Agricultural Science or Biology
• Nigerian Languages (Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa)

NOTE: You are expected to only pick nine(9) subjects from this list when registering for WAEC

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Course

When choosing a course to study they are many factors to consider. These factors are:

1. Interest and Passion:

It’s always best to O choose a course that you genuinely have interest in and aligns with your passion. Studying what gives you joy always makes you put in your best to get out the best.

2. Career Goals.

Many students have career goals so is always important to check for the course that aligns with your career goals. Make sure you research the career opportunities for that course.

3. Accreditation and Reputation:

when choosing a course check if that course is accredited for that particular institution.

4. Job Market Demand:

Research the current and future job market demand for graduates in that field. Choosing a course with strong job prospects can improve your chances of finding employment after graduation.

5. Cost and Financial Considerations:

Looking at the current state of the country’s economy is very important to evaluate the cost implications of the course you’re going for.

Job opportunities available for Commercial department

They are many job opportunities available in the field of commerce. Below is some of the prominent career opportunities.

• Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Business Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Banker
• Insurance Underwriter
• Sales Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Supply Chain Manager
• Public Relations Specialist
• Economic Analyst
• Economist
• Financial Planner

Courses under commercial department without mathematics

Not all commercial courses require advanced knowledge of mathematics. Some of these include:

1. Marketing
2. Entrepreneurship
3. Commerce
4. Sociology
5. Anthropology
6. Social works
7. Social studies
8. Cooperative Economics and Management
9. Secretarial Administration
10. Policy and Administrative Studies
11. Insurance

There are only a few courses under the commercial department that don’t require mathematics.

Most courses in the commercial department require adequate knowledge of mathematics.

The courses listed above don’t necessarily require much knowledge of mathematics, and some don’t require mathematics at all.

However, you must have a credit pass in Mathematics in your O-level result before applying for any course in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.

Commercial courses without mathematics in JAMB

Conclusion

The commercial department opens up a wide range of opportunities in finance, management, and business-related fields. However, before choosing a course, make sure you meet both WAEC and JAMB requirements and also confirm the admission requirements of your chosen institution.

Some universities have specific requirements aside from the general requirements, so always double-check.