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WAEC Commerce: topics to study

20 topics in 5 sections. In WAEC WASSCE, most subjects have an objective (multiple-choice) paper and a theory or essay paper, and science subjects also have a practical.

How to study Commerce for WAEC

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.

WAEC 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 WAEC website for this year's exact list and any set texts.

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

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