Management programmes prepare graduates for finance, audit, real estate and corporate roles. Accounting is the anchor course, gated by ICAN qualification after graduation. Estate Management is more specialised and concentrated in fewer institutions.
Courses in this category
Accounting
ManagementA four-year programme covering financial reporting, audit, tax and management accounting.
Actuarial Science
ManagementA four-year programme covering risk modelling, insurance mathematics and pensions.
Agribusiness Management
ManagementA four-year programme covering agricultural business, agri-finance and rural enterprise.
Banking and Finance
ManagementA four-year programme covering banking operations, corporate finance and investment.
Business Administration
ManagementA four-year programme covering management, strategy and business operations.
Entrepreneurship
ManagementA four-year programme covering venture creation, innovation and small-business management.
Estate Management
ManagementA five-year programme covering property valuation, real estate and land economics.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
ManagementA four-year programme covering hotel operations, hospitality and tourism management.
Human Resource Management
ManagementA four-year programme covering HR strategy, organisational behaviour and labour relations.
Insurance
ManagementA four-year programme covering risk management, insurance law and actuarial basics.
Land Economy
ManagementA five-year programme covering land valuation, property law and rural economics.
Marketing
ManagementA four-year programme covering marketing strategy, consumer behaviour and brand management.
Procurement and Supply Management
ManagementA four-year programme covering procurement, contracts and vendor management.
Project Management
ManagementA four-year programme covering project planning, execution and stakeholder management.
Public Relations and Advertising
ManagementA four-year programme covering PR, brand communication and advertising strategy.
Quantitative Finance
ManagementA four-year programme covering financial mathematics, risk modelling and quantitative analysis.
Real Estate
ManagementA four-year programme covering property markets, real estate finance and management.
Shipping and Maritime Studies
ManagementA four-year programme covering shipping operations, maritime law and port management.
Taxation
ManagementA four-year programme covering tax law, compliance and revenue administration.
Tourism Studies
ManagementA four-year programme covering tourism, heritage and destination management.
Transport and Logistics Management
ManagementA four-year programme covering transport systems, logistics and supply chain.
Average cut-offs by course, 2026
| Course | Lowest | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 218 | 231.3 | 252 |
| Estate Management | 218 | 228 | 242 |
Top institutions for management courses
| # | Institution | Type | State | Avg 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNILAG | federal | Lagos | 247 |
| 2 | UNN | federal | Enugu | 244 |
| 3 | UI | federal | Oyo | 244 |
| 4 | PAU | private | Lagos | 243 |
| 5 | OAU | federal | Osun | 241.5 |
| 6 | AUN | private | Adamawa | 240 |
| 7 | UNIZIK | federal | Anambra | 237 |
| 8 | FUTO | federal | Imo | 237 |
| 9 | UNIBEN | federal | Edo | 235 |
| 10 | FUTMINNA | federal | Niger | 235 |
Ranking based on institution-level average UTME cut-off across management programmes in this guide for the 2026 cycle. Of 50 institutions tracked, those listed above offer at least one programme in the category.
Common questions
What is the average UTME cut-off for Management courses in 2026?
Across the 21 Management courses tracked in this guide, the 2026 cut-offs range from 218 to 252. The average across the category sits at 230.
Which Nigerian university has the highest cut-off in Management for 2026?
UNILAG runs the highest average cut-off for Management programmes in this guide at 247, followed by UNN and UI.
What subjects do I need for Management courses?
Subject combinations vary by course within the Management category, but typically include English Language as a constant alongside subject-specific requirements. Check the specific course page for the required UTME and O'level subjects.
Are Management courses competitive in Nigeria?
Management programmes prepare graduates for finance, audit, real estate and corporate roles. Accounting is the anchor course, gated by ICAN qualification after graduation. Estate Management is more specialised and concentrated in fewer institutions.