The Faculty of Administration ranks among the most sought after faculties in Nigerian tertiary institutions. It offers courses that prepare students for careers in management, finance, public service, and corporate leadership.

Whether you aspire to study Business Administration, Public Administration, Banking and Finance, or any other course within this faculty, understanding the JAMB brochure is your essential first step toward admission success.

This guide provides a complete breakdown of the JAMB brochure for the Faculty of Administration for the 2026 admission cycle. You will find the list of accredited courses, UTME subject combinations, O'Level requirements, institutions offering these programmes, and special considerations for Direct Entry candidates.

What Is the Faculty of Administration?

The Faculty of Administration encompasses courses focused on the management of people, resources, and organisations. It bridges the gap between social sciences and management studies, equipping students with skills in decision making, financial management, human resources, and organisational leadership.

Courses under this faculty are offered primarily in universities, though some polytechnics and colleges of education run related programmes under different faculty names.

For the 2026 UTME, candidates must carefully check the JAMB brochure to confirm that their chosen course falls under the correct faculty and meets all requirements.

Accredited Courses Under the Faculty of Administration

According to the JAMB brochure for 2026, the following courses are accredited under the Faculty of Administration in various Nigerian degree awarding institutions :

  1. Accountancy/Accounting 
  2. Actuarial Science 
  3. Banking/Finance 
  4. Banking, Finance and Insurance
  5. Business Management
  6. Business Administration
  7. Business Economics
  8. Cooperative and Rural Development
  9. Cooperative Economics and Management
  10. Economics
  11. Enterprenurship
  12. Film and Video Studies
  13. Finance
  14. Human Resources Management
  15. Hotel Tourism Management
  16. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
  17. Insurance
  18. Insurance and Risk Management
  19. International Relations
  20. International Relations and Strategic Studies
  21. Local Government Administration
  22. Mass Communication
  23. Media Studies and Mass Communication
  24. Management Studies
  25. Marketing
  26. Office Management Technology
  27. Public Administration
  28. Public Relations and Advertising
  29. Secretarial Administration
  30. Transport and Tourism

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Note: Some of these courses may also appear under other faculties such as Social Sciences or Management Sciences, depending on the institution. Always verify using the official JAMB brochure for your specific university of choice.

O'Level Requirements for the Faculty of Administration

The standard O'Level requirements for courses under the Faculty of Administration include :

  • Five (5) SSCE credit passes in relevant subjects.
  • Compulsory credits: English Language and Mathematics.
  • Other required subjects: Economics is compulsory for most courses.
  • Additional subjects: Depending on the course, you may need credits in Accounting, Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Government, Geography, or Office Practice.

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Special Considerations for O'Level Requirements

Different institutions have specific O'Level requirements worth noting :

1. University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN): 

Requires five O'Level credit passes, including English, Mathematics, and any other relevant subjects. For NBC holders, relevant subjects include Accounting, Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Office Practice, and Economics

2. University of Uyo (UNIUYO), UNIZIK, ESUT, IMSU, UNILAG: 

Require O'Level credit passes in Economics and two other subjects

3. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT): 

Requires five credits, including English, Mathematics, Economics, and any two from Government/History, Geography, Commerce, Literature, CRK/IRK, Accounting, Biology/Agric, Chemistry, or Physics

4. University of Lagos (UNILAG): 

Requires credits in English, Mathematics, Economics, and any two of Government, Geography, Commerce, Financial Accounting, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business Management, or Book Keeping