Download - 8-career opportunities for students
One question I often get from Students is:
WHICH COURSE SHOULD I STUDY…and my best answer has and is still
‘I DON’T KNOW’!
The last time I checked, we have over 500 courses in
Nigerian universities…so how do I pick one at random and
say…this is for You?
However, here is a Guide for Students; either studying for a Job or to start a Business.
Medicine & SurgeryAccountingEconomicsBusiness AdministrationMass CommunicationComputer SciencePolitical ScienceLawMicrobiologyPublic AdministrationBiochemistryNursingMechanical EngineeringPharmacyCivil EngineeringBanking & FinanceElectrical EngineeringSociologyMedical Laboratory SciencePetroleum EngineeringEnglish LanguageChemical EngineeringArchitectureGeologyMarketingPsychologyComputer EngineeringBiological Science(s)GeographyElectrical EngineeringPolitical Science & Public AdministrationEducation & EconomicsSociology & AnthropologyPhilosophyChemistryEducation & English LanguageElectrical Electronics & Computer EngineeringBusiness EducationHistory & International StudiesStudiesPhysicsEducation & Social Studies...
Agric-Economics & ExtensionAgriculture
Business Administration/MarketingDrama/Dramatic/Performing Arts
Common & Islamic LawAgric - Business
StatisticsComputer Science & Engineering
PhysiologyGuidance & Counselling
RadiographyInformation Technology
Education & BiologyDentistry & Dental Surgery
LinguisticsInternational Relations
Urban & Regional PlanningCommunication Arts
Agricultural EconomicsInternational Studies & Diplomacy
Public AdministrationBuilding
Agricultural EngineeringPhysiotherapy
Electronics & Computer EngineeringQuantity Surveying
Arabic StudiesApplied Microbiology & Brewing
AnatomyHausa
Petroleum & Gas EngineeringHistory
Information Management TechnologySocial Work And
Education & Political ScienceBiochemistry & Molecular Biology
Medical RehabilitationVeterinary Medicine
Applied BiochemistryComputer with Statistics
Educational ManagementZoology
Geology & Mining...
Computer Science & EducationStatistics/Computer Science
Curriculum & InstructionMining EngineeringSpecial Education
Chemistry & AppliedPre-Primary & Primary Education
History & Diplomatic StudiesPublic Health Technology
Human KineticsElectrical/Electronics Engineering
Cell Biology & GeneticsIndustrial Biochemistry
Local Government AdministrationPolitical Science & Education
Religious StudiesGeography & Environmental Management
Food TechnologyFine Art
Education ArtsOffice Management Technology
Metallurgical & Metallurgical Engineering Applied MicrobiologyEconomics Education
Human AnatomyTheatre & Media Arts
Physics With ElectronicsActuarial Science
Music & Theatre ArtsFine Art/Fine & Applied Arts
Computer EducationHome Economics & Education
PharmacologyElectronics & Computer Technology
Sociology & PsychologyCommon Law
Geography & PlanningAnimal Science/Nutrition
History & International StudiesArchaeology
Food Science & EngineeringHistory & DiplomacyEducation & History
…
Whether you study for job or to start a business; human beings are your target
audience – and your course of study must be relevant to their needs.
FOODFood is one of the most essentials of life –
we can’t leave without it!
Nigeria spends Billions
on importation of Food
items every year. With
our ever growing
population, we need to
be able to produce
what we eat.
There are several courses Students can study in order to become a
Food Provider for Nigeria – Food science or Food Technology
readily come to mind. Check the Joint Admissions and
Matriculation Board (JAMB) brochure for several other courses.
CLOTHINGCheck on the Street, how many people do you
see? How many are without clothes? That is how
important cloth is!Clothing is applicable to both the Old and the
Young – the market space is as large as the
population of any country.
While there is no University degree in clothing
or Fashion in Nigeria, there are several
vocational centres where the art of sewing is
in surplus.
Nevertheless, a degree comes handy in order
to expand ones market space to both the
educated and the not too educated.
IF YOU HAVE CLOTHING NEEDS, SO ALSO OTHERS.
SHELTERWe all need where to lay our heads after
the day’s ACTIVITIES.
Professionals that want
to play in this field study
courses in Engineering
and the Environmental
Sciences.
As long as human exists, the need for shelter
remains. In fact, like food and clothing, this need
is also very CRITICAL TO HUMAN SURVIVAL.
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These three remain the
foundational needs of
every human being; any
discipline that focuses on
meeting these challenges is
sure to maintain its
relevance in the
marketplace.
HEALTHThe Quality of Life of a Nation is reflected in their
estimated LIFE EXPECTANCY value (YEARS). Average Life Expectancy value of Nigerians is 52
– World Bank
Nigeria has 600 Pediatricians for 40million
children – Punch
11% of the children that die in the world yearly
are from Nigeria – Punch
Nigeria has one of the poorest health
infrastructure – WEF
In terms of Health and Wellness, Nigeria is
ranked 106 of 132 countries – SPI
Admission Rate for JAMBITES into Health
related disciplines is the lowest at less 5%
Health workers go on strike more than any
other professionals in Nigeria
Health tourism is another kind of tourism
Nigerians are known for now
NEED I SAY
MORE!
EDUCATIONNot many Students want to be Teachers, however a
Nation without Teachers is most likely to be
DIRECTIONLESS
30% of Pupils drop out of school
10.5million Nigerian children are out of
school
A total 375,479 Teachers need to be
employed to meet UPE requirement
Just about 30% success rate in WAEC &
NECO
Less than 50% score 200 and above in
JAMB
Schools are shut due to Teachers’/
Lecturers’ strikes
Poor funding of education at all levels
FOOD CLOTHING SHELTER HEALTH
ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION RELIGION EDUCATION
While there may seem to be 8 distinctive categories of
opportunities identified here, none is independent of the
other. For instance:
Health & Entertainment – Health services for sportsmen
Health & Education – Providing health education/training
Religion & Entertainment – Religious entertainers
Education & Communication –Online training and education
ANYONE WHO IS ABLE TO DEVELOP
COMPETENCE ACROSS DIFFERENT CATEGORIES
WOULD HAVE BETTER OPPORTUNITY
RELIGIONRecords have it that Nigeria is made up of 50% Muslims,
40% Christians, and the remaining 10% being
Traditionalists, Atheist and the likes.
Disciplines in Arts & Humanities easily provide a basic
foundation to provide service for the Religion sector.
However, anyone who has passion for helping people
‘know and stay in touch with their god’ can find their
relevance here irrespective of discipline.
It is also said that “Nigerians are highly religious people”.
This reflects that majority of the people have a ‘god-
concept’, it therefore posit that there should some form
of services that these can be provided to meet the needs
of these people.
COMMUNICATIONCommunication comes natural to human, irrespective of the age.
However, communication is not limited to voice or data
exchange; bodily, goods and services movement from one
location to the other is also categorized as a form of
communication.
The possibility of this depends on; Infrastructural development -
Technology and Road networks.
Disciplines in the Sciences, Technology and Engineering have
unexploited opportunities here and we currently do not have
enough people practicing in this domain.
S—T—E—M Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
CLEARLY WRITTEN IN NIGERIA CONSTITUTION IS GOVERNMENT PLEDGE
TO SUPPORT SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, WHICH CURRENTLY MANIFESTS
IN PROGRAMMES SUCH AS PRESSID.
ENTERTAINMENTEntertainment is not limited to Music and Hospitality, Sports
is a form of entertainment. And after some tough day’s
activities, the body often need rest.
Disciplines in Arts & Humanities, and Education come
readily handy. Again, a passion for Music, a caring heart
and the ability to use physical strength effectively gives
everyone opportunity in this industry.
FOOD CLOTHING SHELTER HEALTH
ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATION RELIGION EDUCATION
While there may seem to be 8 distinctive categories of
opportunities identified here, none is independent of the
other. For instance:
Health & Entertainment – Health services for sportsmen
Health & Education – Providing health education/training
Religion & Entertainment – Religious entertainers
Education & Communication –Online training and education
ANYONE WHO IS ABLE TO DEVELOP
COMPETENCE ACROSS DIFFERENT CATEGORIES
WOULD HAVE BETTER OPPORTUNITY
COMMUNICATION{TECHNOLOGY}
FOOD CLOTHING SHELTER HEALTH EDUCATION RELIGION ENTERTAINMENT
IRRESPECTIVE OF THE INDUSTRY/SECTOR ANYONE
DECIDES TO MAJOR, LEVERAGING ON
TECHNOLOGY ENSURES MAXIMIZATION OF EVERY
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY IN THAT SECTOR
TECHNOLOGY MAKES YOU GO FARTHER,
DEEPER, MORE EFFICIENT & EFFECTIVE!
WHILE EVERY SECTOR MAY BE
ATTRACTIVE, HERE IS ONE OF THE
BEST GUIDES TO HELP YOU DECIDE
WHICH IS BEST FOR YOU
(ACCORDING TO STEPHEN COVEY)
FINALLY,
STUDY A COURSE THAT WILL BREAK A CURSE!
A CURSE is:
ANOMALY, HINDRANCE, SOCIETAL ILL, CORRUPTION, INEPTITUDE, INJUSTICE,
MALADMINISTRATION, POVERTY, DISEASES, INFERIORITY, IGNORANCE, DISTRUST, LACK, ETC
ANY OF THE ABOVE MAKES LIFE LESS ENJOYABLE FOR ALL, THEREFORE A DISCIPLINE (COURSE) THAT CAN EQUIPS
STUDENTS TO PROVIDE SOLUTION TO ANY OR SOME OF THESE CURSES IS BOUND TO PROVIDE BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.
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