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JAMB Commerce: topics to study

20 topics in 5 sections. In JAMB UTME, each subject is a multiple-choice paper written on a computer: 60 questions for Use of English and 40 for each other subject, all in one sitting.

How to study Commerce for JAMB

Commerce is largely definitions, functions and documents. Learn the purpose of each aid to trade and each business document, with an example of when it is used.

JAMB Commerce topics

  1. 1.Introduction to Commerce

    • Scope and functions of commerce
    • Production and occupations
  2. 2.Trade

    • Home trade: retail and wholesale
    • Foreign trade
    • Documents used in trade
    • Purchase and sale
  3. 3.Aids to Trade

    • Banking
    • Insurance
    • Transport
    • Communication
    • Warehousing
    • Advertising
  4. 4.Business Organisations

    • Forms of business units
    • Business finance
    • Stock exchange
    • Cooperatives
  5. 5.Commerce and Government

    • Consumer protection
    • Government and trade
    • Trade associations
    • Computers in business

This outline follows the structure of the official syllabus. Check the current Commerce syllabus on the JAMB website for this year's exact list and any set texts.

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Commerce for other exams: WAEC, NECO, Post-UTME.

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