This page contains 2024 WAEC and JAMB subject combinations (admission requirements) for Computer Science with Economics, including the list of Nigerian universities offering this course, A level requirements and much more.

 

CourseComputer Science with Economics
QualificationB.Sc
How many years3 – 4 Years
Who can study this course?Science student
Number of universities4

Is Computer Science with Economics a good course in Nigeria and what is the salary?

Yes, Computer Science with Economics is a good course in Nigeria with plenty of job roles to explore. There is no standard salary for any job in Nigeria. It depends on where you get the job. Computer Science with Economics graduates typically earns between ₦180,000 and ₦520,000 net per month.

Computer Science with Economics is not competitive and quite popular amongst science students in secondary school. From our records, 4 Nigerian universities offer this degree course.

So while you are here to get information on the O level subject combination for Computer Science with Economics, we also expect you consider the total number of students currently studying Computer Science with Economics and the employment rate we will show you below so that you will know what you are up against when you choose to study this course.

We have some student guide articles that will be of benefit to you.

WAEC Subject Combinations For Computer Science with Economics

In WAEC, NECO or GCE, you are expected to register a maximum of 9 subjects for a Computer Science with Economics degree. You can register for less than 9 subjects if you are resitting.

However, you must have at least 5 credit passes amongst the 9 subjects listed below before you can gain admission into any Nigerian university to study for a Computer Science with Economics degree.

Remember, the requirement you’re about to read is also applicable to all o level examinations. (WAEC, NECO and GCE). We have painstakingly highlighted (in red) the core subjects on which you must obtain credit before you can gain admission. Any subject with blue colour means, a pass is allowed.

If however, you fail one of the core subjects, you should read through each university’s special requirements for this course below to see if there is a university that may accept another subject in lieu of the one you failed. The 9 WAEC/NECO/GCE subject combinations for Computer Science with Economics in Nigeria are:

  1. Mathematics
  2. English
  3. Civic Education 
  4. Trade Subject 
  5. Physics
  6. Chemistry
  7. Biology
  8. Geography
  9. Further Mathematics

If you have your O level result already and the subjects you have is not the same as the admission requirement that is the required O level subject combinations to study Computer Science with Economics, don’t give up. You should consider other Computer Science with Economics similar courses or take a look at Polytechnic or College of Education related course subject requirements.

You can also study online with a foreign university right from your bedroom or apply for a scholarship to study abroad. Education is now a choice. And please before you make a decision on which University to choose, please read useful guides on how to choose a course and university

 

JAMB subject combination for Computer Science with Economics

For this degree, you are also required to register for 4 subjects and English is compulsory. More so, your JAMB score and your POST UTME score will determine the cumulative score that the university will use to decide your candidacy for admission.

You should score 220 or above in JAMB to stand a better chance of gaining admission to study Computer Science with Economics. You can still gain admission if you score between 180-190 upward but you do not stand a chance with those who had scored higher. Try out JAMB Admission Simulator.

The 4 JAMB subject combination for Computer Science with Economics are:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

 

Direct Entry requirement (required A-level result) to study Computer Science with Economics

If you’re one of those seeking admission into the University to further your studies, in addition to the required WAEC subjects combination for Computer Science with Economics, you are expected to have;

  • Two A/L passes in science subjects including Mathematics
  • NCE with at least Merit in Mathematics and one other Science or Social Science subject.

 

List of Universities offering Computer Science with Economics in Nigeria

  1. Crescent University (CUAB)
  2. Lead City University, Ibadan
  3. Bayero University
  4. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
Estimated number of students currently studying Computer Science with Economics in Nigerian Universities is 2,230
Computer Science with Economics has 41% employment rate in Nigeria

Admission Rate:

Computer Science with Economics has 85% admission rate.

Cut-off Mark for Computer Science with Economics course

As you can see, more than one University offers Computer Science with Economics. This means the cut-off mark for Computer Science with Economics will vary. However, from aggregate, the cut off mark is 220. You can still gain admission if you score between 180-190 upward but you do not stand a chance with those who had scored higher.

Computer Science with Economics is how many years course?

In Nigeria, if you gain admission to study Computer Science with Economics degree course at the university through JAMB UTME, you will study Computer Science with Economics for four years. If you gain admission through direct entry, you will study this course for three years. And of course, there is room for more years if you have an extension; the aftermath of carryover courses.

Computer Science with Economics is under which faculty in Nigeria?

According to JAMB, a body responsible for your admission into the University or other institutions, Computer Science with Economics is under the Faculty/School/College of Science but may also be under a different faculty in some universities in Nigeria.

Can a commercial or an art student study Computer Science with Economics?

No! If you are a Commercial or an Art student, you cannot study Computer Science with Economics at the university because it is a pure science course which needs a good background in science subjects. To avoid discouragement, you can go for this course if you wish provided you have the required subjects combination in your O level result.

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