This article is a guide on the best courses with job opportunities to study in Nigerian universities. Students who are in the bid to obtain jamb form need to be specific about what they should study and not accept anything that comes their way. Courses to study in the universities by prospective students are to be chosen according to area of interest during secondary school education or, based on subjects which they were able to make good grades at o’ level examinations(Waec, Neco, NABTEB) which could be science, arts or social science.
Choosing a career path must be wisely done because, there are different perceptions about the value of courses studied in Nigeria universities some courses are seen as useless because there are no career opportunities for them in Nigeria. Every student with an intention to study a particular worthy course must be patient in order not to choose a useless course because those useless course have higher admission percentage.
As a serious student who dreams of having a good job after school endeavour to consider these courses that are listed below in order to avoid being jobless and useless after school studies.
1. Petroleum Engineering: For students who are scientifically inclined, Petroleum Engineering is one of the best courses to study in Nigeria and the reason is not far fetched. Crude oil is currently the bedrock of the Nigerian economy therefore with regards to choosing a career and expecting financial reward, petroleum companies are the top paying companies in Nigeria.
2. Medicine: is the most coveted health science course in Nigeria because it is the most marketable course in Nigeria as there is almost a 100 percent possibility of getting a job. Admission into medicine is the most competitive in Nigeria, and it requires getting very high marks in the UTME exams. The respect and prestige that comes with the title of a doctor is another reason why it is the top best course studied in Nigerian universities.
3. Law: is the top best art course in Nigeria. Law students even have their special black and white dress code that makes them unique on campus. Even though the economic value of Law in Nigeria has declined in recent years, there is still the prestige of being a lawyer that makes Law one of the top best courses in the country. And there is the pride of fulfillment after passing the Nigeria Bar Association exam and being called to bar in Nigeria which is probably due to the competitiveness.
4. Computer Science: Computer science is a very nice course to study in Nigeria as it is in very high demand in many sectors of Nigerian economy and all over the worlds the course focus more on softwares. Computer Science is concerned with the study of computer programs, App design, Web design, cyber security, etc. Computer scientist can work in ICT units of universities, oil companies, etc. Computer scientists have higher tendency of becoming self employed.
5. Accounting: Accounting as a professional course is one of the best courses to study in Nigeria and to have opportunity to apply for bigger positions and ensure easy promotion, make sure to go higher in acquiring professional certification. Accountants are needed in all organisations, companies, enterprises or firms such as all Government establishment, private establishment such as Bars, Restaurants, Schools, Hospitals, Hotels, Banks, Airports, Churches, Supermarkets, Big commercial saloons, etc.
6. Mass Communication: mass Communication follows the trend of the world today as the world has transformed into a global village, mass Communication equips the student with the necessary knowledge to earn a decent living in any place at anytime. Mass Communication offers job opportunities such as cinematography where you have opportunity to be a movie star, OAP- on air personalized broadcaster, writer in which you can become a big time writer and publish articles, public administration, theatrics, Journalism, etc. It is one of the best university courses in Nigeria. But not many Nigerian universities offer this course because they do not have the facilities to train Some of the top universities that offer Mass Communication include Obafemi Awolowo University, the University of Lagos, the University of Ilorin, the University of Nigeria, etc. You can find a full list of schools that offer the course inside the JAMB brochure.
7. Agricultural Based Courses: courses such as crop science, soil science, agricultural economics, etc are all agricultural based courses. Agricultural Science is the most comfortable and affordable course any person can study without seeking for appointment from government or private sector. There is a very high opportunity to become a CEO as it has got lots of branches which require low start-up cost for example cash crops farming, poultry farming,fishery, piggery etc. Agriculture is an aspect of business that thrives in the rainy season and dry season and when done as a real commercial business, the products can be preserved and exported.
8. Pharmacy: is also a top course in Nigeria and one of the courses that also require a high UTME score. It is one of the respected courses in the country, and it requires the best minds. The course generally deals with everything about medicines; how they are made, how they work, and the side effects. Đ harmacist students are well respected on campus because they have to study a lot like medical students.
9. Nursing: hospitals whether it’s owned by government or private owned, they usually employ lots of nurses to attend to/care for sick patients. Nurses could also own chemist or medicine shops where they sell drugs. Nurses are in high demand not only in Nigeria but all around the world.
10. Civil Engineering: Civil Engineering is one of the top engineering courses in Nigerian universities. It is a professional engineering course that deals with design, construction, and maintenance of the natural and physically built environment and constructions such as airports, bridges, canals, dams, pipelines, sewerage systems, roads, and railways. Civil engineers can work in construction companies, they could also become being contractors, there is high tendency of becoming a cement distributor and also to own a cement industry or a block industry.
11. Business Administration: business administration is a broad field that incorporates different types of management positions. From independent businesses to major corporations, they all need trained administrators for them to succeed. And business administration degree holders are those that handle the managerial, organizational, and operational responsibilities of a company an organisation or a firm. With a degree in this course, there are so many available lucrative, respected, and well-paying job opportunities to acquire.
12. Medical Laboratory Science: Medical Laboratory Science is a health care professional degree that deals with the bacteriological diagnostic, chemical cytopathological, hematogical, histopathological, Immunological and microscopic analyses on body fluids and tissues. Med. Lab. Graduates often easily get jobs and could work in places like clinical laboratories, in hospitals, non- clinical industrial laboratories, reference laboratories, etc.
13. Electric,Electrical and Electronics engineering: this is another good course a prospective student can study. The course as the name implies, has to do with everything electronics such as home appliances, everything electrical connections such as wiring a house, everything electric such as street wiring; transformer implantation maintenance and repairs,etc. Graduates of this course could work with Power Holding company as well as become contractors to have a fruitful life after your graduation from the university. With this course, you can own a company and also employ people to work in your company when you start getting big contracts.
14. Economics: economics is a top social science course in Nigeria it enables a graduate of Economics to work in almost any establishment or firm. This course works hand in hand with Accounting and finance, and they have some similarities. Although economics is broader because it does not only deal with money but also with the factors of demand and supply of money and everything related to the economy.
15. Biochemistry: There is no much explanation for these, but among the science courses in Nigeria, Biochemistry is becoming quite popular. Biochemistry is the study of the chemical process about living organisms. It is an interdisciplinary course of both biology and chemistry, and it is divided into three broad fields which are molecular genetics, protein science, and metabolism.
16. Computer Engineering And Information Technology: Computer Engineering and Information Technology are one of the top courses studied in Nigeria and all over the world the course focus more on hardwares of a computer. We are in the computer age and the information technology sector is one of the fastest growing sectors today. Professionals in this field are in high demand everywhere in the world especially ones who have special IT skills. And there are many wonderful career prospects with this course. The downside is that you can learn special IT skills without going to the university. But the course still ranks among the top courses studied in Nigerian universities.
17. Theatre Arts: do not be surprised to see this course among top best courses in Nigeria. Graduates of theatre arts are very welcome into the Movie industry as the course is popular with the growth of the Nigerian entertainment industry. But this is quite true Theatre Arts is becoming increasingly popular with the growth of the Nigerian. This is a course done by those who have got real passion for music and for entertainment.
18. Marketing: After Accounting and Economics, Marketing is probably the next top social science course to study in Nigeria. This is because graduates of this course are needed by almost any firm, company, organization, etc. that are looking to make progress and stay relevant in a competitive market. And only professionals in this field have the necessary marking skills through training to help every company/firm establish their brand and keep making profits.
19. Estate Management: Estate Management is one of the popular environmental courses in Nigeria. It is a course that deals with appraisal, evaluation, acquisition, development, and marketing of building property. Primarily, estate managers deal with the valuation and management of buildings and land in both the private and public sector. Estate managers usually gain opportunities to easily acquire new lands and houses.
20. Geology: is not a popular course in our country, but we have discovered that it is among the top courses to study in Nigeria. This is because graduates of the course are among the most sought after by oil companies they could be involved in land surveys. Geology is about the study of the earth, which is known as earth science Geology students learn about earth structure and its events such as earthquakes, floods, landslides and volcanic eruptions so that they can determine areas that are safe for buildings and other things. They also investigate earth metals, minerals, oil, natural gas and water, and methods to extract them.
21. Electrical Engineering: Generally, engineering courses are among the most sought-after courses in Nigeria. And among the courses, Electrical Engineering is one of the top courses people apply for every year. Electrical Engineering deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. Although job opportunities for Electrical Engineers are not readily available, it remains one of the best courses to study in Nigeria.
22. Food And Nutrition: food and Nutrition is quite an interesting course to study in tertiary institutions, some people have been misguided about this course as they say it’s mainly for women but this fact is incorrect. Nutritionists study the value of different fruits, the amount of nutrition in edible products, the nutritional value of foods cooked in eateries, the nutritional value in canned edible products, and they are also good at building diet for people with different body types and for people with different health challenges. great mistakes with this course, because they think that, it is women only. They could work with hospitals, NAFDAC, hotels, etc.
23. Architecture: This course is an environmental course, architects design architectural drawings for buildings they draw house plans, office building plans, school building plans, etc. Architects work hand- in – hand with civil engineers. An Architect can work with a building firm and engage in private jobs at the same time. is one of the top courses studied in Nigeria today. One thing studying architecture guarantees is that you can work for a building firm and work privately at the same time.
24. Fine And Applied Arts: fine and applied art is another vocational course you can do to stand on your own after graduating from school. Here are the four different job you can have from this course, makeup artist, screen printing, house painting, mudding, Kampala production and others.
25. Mechanical Engineering: this is another great course that can make you become a CEO of your own company without moving up and down for submission of application letter seeking for jobs. Mechanical engineers have a very high tendency to become self employed and self sufficient they are capable of building factory engines, repair and maintenance of automobiles, put up an organized structure where automobiles can be brought in for maintenance and repairs.
For Nigeria to build economic power, Nigeria has to focus on making every student acquainted with vocational courses. With the study of vocational courses the Nigerian economy will become even stronger; just as china that emerge as a country with the best economy.
Courses to study in the universities should be chosen according to your personality, abilities, passion and career opportunities , choose courses that give opportunities to get jobs after school studies. As an ambitious person who cares for his/her future do not accept admission to study just any course just for the sake of wasting precious time. Vocational courses can save graduates from being jobless and secure their future after graduating from tertiary institutions of learning.
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