Commerce Syllabus for JAMB UTME

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Comprehensive Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Tutorial Syllabus for Commerce.

UTME Commerce Syllabus for JAMB

It cover the official UTME syllabus topics for Commerce twenty-two (22) weeks tutorials plan. It provides the teachers/tutors with a comprehensive approach to covering the UTME curriculum and yet comprehensible topic outlines for the students. It enhances quality teaching for tutors and provides an all-inclusive learning scope and excellence-oriented drift for students.

WEEK	SESSION TOPICS CONTENTS	CLASS OBJECTIVES
WEEK 1	COMMERCE TOPIC; Meaning and scope Characteristics Functions	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Differentiate between commerce and other related subjects; Describe the characteristics of commerce; Identify the functions of commerce.
WEEK 2	OCCUPATION TOPIC; Meaning and importanceTypes (industrial, commercial and services)Factors that determine choice of occupation.	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* State the importance of occupationCompare the different types of occupation;Identify the factors determining the choice of occupation.
WEEK 3	PRODUCTION TOPIC; Factors, characteristics and rewards (land, labor, capital and entrepreneur)Division of labour and specialization.Types (primary, secondary and tertiary).	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Identify the factors of production and their rewards; Distinguish between division of labour and specialization; Classify the types of production.
WEEK 4	TRADE I TOPIC; a. Retail trade Types of retailersFunctions of retailersFactors to be considered in setting up retail trade.Trends in retailing (branding, self- service, vending machines, the use of luncheon, fuel vouchers etc)Advantages and disadvantages of retailers. b. Wholesale trade; i. Types of wholesalers (merchant, agent, general e t c).	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Compare the various types of retailers; Identify the functions of retailers Highlight the factors in setting up retail trade; Classify modern retailing practices; Identify the advantages and disadvantages of retail business; Classify the types of wholesalers; Discuss the functions of wholesalers; Outline the merits and demerits of the middle man.

WEEK 5	TRADE II TOPIC; c. Foreign trade; Basic issues in foreign trade [ balance of trade, balance of payments and counter trade]Procedures and documents used in export, import and entreport trade; Barriers to customs and excise authority, ports authority e t c in foreign trade.	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Discuss the basic issues in foreign trade; Explain the procedures and documents used in foreign trade; Identify the barriers to international trade; Appraise the role of government agencies in foreign trade.
WEEK 6	PURCHASE AND SALE OF GOODS I TOPIC; a. Procedure and documentation [ enquiry, quotation, order, invoice, proforma invoice, statement of accounts, indent, consular invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, consignment note e t c] Terms of trade [ trade discount, quantity discount, warranties, C.O.D., C.I.F., F.O.B. and E.O.E. e t c]	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Examine the procedures and documents used in the purchase and sale of goods; Determine the terms of trade;
WEEK 7	PURCHASE AND SALE OF GOODS II TOPIC; b. Terms of payments Cash- legal tenderCredit [ types and functions, merits and demerits.	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Distinguish between cash and credit forms of payment; Identify the types of credit; Discuss the merits and demerits of credit transactions.
WEEK 8	AIDS- TO- TRADE I TOPIC; a. Advertising; Types and mediaAdvantages and disadvantages. b. Banking Types of banksServicesChallenges. c. Communication Process and procedureTypesTrendsMerit and demeritsBarriers.	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Identify the different types of advertising and its media; Categorize the different types of bank Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of advertising; Assess the different stages in the communication; Outline the barriers to communication.
WEEK 9	AIDS- TO- TRADE II TOPIC; d. Insurance TypesPrincipleTermsImportance e. Tourism; Importance, agencies that promote tourism in NigeriaChallenges. f. Transportation; Mode, importanceAdvantages and disadvantages. g. Warehousing; ImportanceTypes and functionsFactors to be considered in siting a warehouse.	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Describe the types of insurance; Explain the terms insurance; Examine the importance of tourism; Appraise the relevance of the various modes of transportation; Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of transportation; Highlight the importance of warehousing; Evaluate the factors that determine the siting of warehouses.

WEEK 10	BUSINESS UNITS TOPIC; Forms and features [sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability companies, public corporations, cooperative societies e t c]Registration of businessesBusiness mergersDetermination of choice of business unitsDissolution and liquidationMerits and demerits	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Identify the forms and features of business unit Examine the factors which determine the choice of business units; Differentiate between dissolution and liquidation of business; State the merit and demerit of business units.
WEEK 11	FINANCING BUSINESS TOPIC; Sources of financeTypes of capitalCalculation of forms of capital profits [gross and net] and turnover	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Identify the various ways of financing a business; Discuss the different types of capital Perform simple calculations on capital profits
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS
WEEK 12	FINANCING BUSINESS TOPIC; Problems of sourcing financeThe role of bureau de change in an economy.	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Appraise the problems associated with sourcing finances for business; Assess the role of bureau de change in an economy.
WEEK 13	TRADE ASSOCIATIONS TOPIC; Objectives and functions of trade and manufacturer’s association.Objectives and functions of chambers of commerce.	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Discuss the objectives and functions of trade and manufacturer’s associations List the objectives and functions of chambers of commerce.
WEEK 14	MONEY	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* discuss the origin of moneyanalyse the forms and qualities of moneyappraise the function of money
	TOPIC; EvolutionForms and qualitiesFunctions

WEEK 15	ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Appraise the function of managementAnalyse the principles of management
	TOPICS: functions (planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating,motivating communicating, controlling e t c)principles (span of control, unity of command, delegation of authority)

WEEK 16	ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TOPICS; Organizational structure (line, line and staff, functional, matrix and committee)Business resources ( man, money ,material, machines and opportunities)	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Identify the organization structureExamine the business resources
WEEK 17	STOCK EXCHANGE TOPICS: Importance and functionsTypes of securities (stocks, shares, bonds, debentures)Procedure of transactions and speculationsSecond tier securities, markets (listing requirements, types of companies for market, advantages and operating regulations of the market)	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* State the importance and function of stock exchangeIdentify the different securities traded on the stock exchangediscuss the procedure of transactions and speculations on the stock exchangeAppraise the advantages and operating regulations of the market
WEEK 18	ELEMENTS OF MARKETING TOPICS: Importance and functionsThe marketing concept (consumer orientation, customer satisfaction, integrated marketing e t c)Market segmentationPublic relations and customer service	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Highlight the importance and function of marketingDiscuss the marketing conceptAssess the element of marketing mixExplain market segmentationExamine public relations and customer service
WEEK 19	LEGAL ASPECT OF BUSINESS I TOPIC: Meaning and validity of a simple contractAgency, sale of goods act and hire purchase actContract of employment	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* discuss the elements and validity of a simple contractExamine agency, sale of goods act and purchase hire actAccess the rights and obligations of employers and employees
WEEK 20	LEGAL ASPECT OF BUSINESS II TOPIC: Government regulations of business (registration of business, patents, trademarks, copyrights e t c)Consumer protection (government legislation, standard organization trade description act, consumer protection council, NAFDAC, NDLEA, custom and exercise)	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Distinguish between patents, trademarks and copyrightsIdentify the function of consumerism
WEEK 21	INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) TOPIC; Computer Appreciation and application Types and functions Merits and demerits Challenges. Terms [internet, intranet, browsing, password, e-mail, google, yahoo, search, local area network e t c] Activities;	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Discuss computer appreciation and application; Enumerate the types and functions of computer; Identify the different terms used in ICT; Evaluate the trends in ICT.

	E-commerce E-banking E-business.
WEEK 22	BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TOPIC; Legal, political, economic, social, cultural, technological environments e t cSafe products, philanthropic and societal consideration. Types and implication of pollution [water, air, land] e t c. Legal, political, economic, social, cultural, technological environments e t c a. Safe products, philanthropic and societal consideration. Types and implication of pollution [water, air, land] e t c.	*At the end of this topic(s), tutorial students are expected to know how to;* Discuss the types of business environment; Assess the role of social environment in the provision of safe products; Identify the different types of pollution and their implications on businesses. Discuss the types of business environment; Assess the role of social environment in the provision of safe products; Identify the different types of pollution and their implications on businesses.

References

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB IBASS website, Nigeria

https://ibass.jamb.gov.ng/syllabus