The B.Sc. Home Economics programme prepares you to understand and manage the relationships between individuals, families, resources, nutrition, textiles, and the broader socio-economic environment. You will explore how households function, how families make decisions, and how food, clothing, housing, and lifestyle choices affect wellbeing and community development. The programme equips you with practical and analytical skills in nutrition, human development, clothing and textiles, family resource management, entrepreneurship, and consumer education.
Throughout your studies, you will combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on laboratory and workshop experience. You will learn how to prepare nutritious meals, design and produce textiles and clothing items, manage family resources, develop small-scale enterprises, and educate individuals and communities on healthy living. By graduation, you will be equipped to contribute to teaching, nutrition programmes, community development, creative industries, consumer advocacy, and household resource management.
Course Overview
The B.Sc. Home Economics programme provides a comprehensive understanding of how families and individuals interact with their environment, resources, and societal structures. You will study human nutrition, clothing and textiles, housing, family living, child development, resource management, and consumer education.
Key areas of study include:
- Food science, nutrition, and meal management
- Clothing, textiles, and fashion design
- Family health, child development, and human growth
- Family resource and financial management
- Housing, interior decoration, and home management
- Consumer rights and consumer education
- Entrepreneurship and small business development
- Safety, sanitation, and hygiene
- Research methods in family and consumer sciences
The programme duration is four years for UTME entrants and three years for Direct Entry students.
Course Curriculum
The curriculum follows the NUC Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for Home Economics and related Consumer Science disciplines. It integrates theoretical instruction, laboratory practice, studio work, family-related studies, and community-based learning.
You begin with foundation courses that introduce you to the basic concepts of Home Economics, science, and human development:
- Introduction to Home Economics
- Basic Nutrition and Food Science
- Clothing and Textiles I
- Human Biology
- General Chemistry
- Communication in English
- Nigerian Peoples and Culture
- Introduction to Computer Applications
- Practical Skills in Home Management
These courses prepare you for deeper study in nutrition, family living, and textile design.
You advance into core Home Economics components:
- Family Resource Management
- Child Development and Care
- Clothing Construction and Design
- Basic Food Preparation and Meal Planning
- Housing and Interior Decoration
- Textile Science
- Entrepreneurship Studies
- Food Safety, Sanitation, and Hygiene
This level strengthens your practical and analytical skills, especially in food, clothing, and household management.
You gain specialised training in family and consumer studies:
- Advanced Nutrition and Diet Therapy
- Textile Design and Pattern Drafting
- Family Health and Welfare
- Consumer Behaviour and Education
- Home Management Practices
- Clothing Technology and Fashion Design
- Research Methods in Home Economics
- SIWES (Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme)
This stage develops your competence in applied research, family studies, and creative textile design.
Your final year integrates advanced theory, professional development, and research:
- Community Nutrition and Extension
- Advanced Clothing and Textile Production
- Family Life Education
- Home Economics Curriculum and Methods (for education pathway alignment)
- Consumer Rights and Advocacy
- Seminar in Home Economics
- Project/Dissertation
You complete your studies with a research project demonstrating your ability to apply home economics principles to real-life challenges.
Entry Requirements
UTME Admission (Four-Year Programme)
- A minimum of five credit passes at O-Level, including English Language and relevant Science or Home Economics–related subjects, obtained in not more than two sittings.
- A satisfactory score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with English Language and other relevant Arts, Science, or Social Science subjects.
- Successful participation in the OOU Post-UTME screening exercise.
- Your O-Level background should demonstrate strength in subjects related to science, household management, or applied arts.
Direct Entry Admission (Three-Year Programme)
- Five O-Level credits, including English Language and relevant subjects.
- Two A-Level passes in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, or related fields OR a National Diploma (ND), NCE, or equivalent qualification in Home Economics, Nutrition, Textile Technology, Hospitality, or related fields with at least a Merit or Upper Credit.
Why study at OOU?
Studying Home Economics at Olabisi Onabanjo University offers you a rich blend of scientific knowledge, practical skill, creative expression, and community-oriented learning.
You will benefit from:
- A curriculum grounded in science, creativity, and human development, covering nutrition, textiles, clothing production, family studies, and resource management.
- Hands-on laboratory and studio experience, including textile design, fashion construction, food preparation, and housing management.
- Experienced lecturers who guide you through practical projects and research-based learning.
- Entrepreneurship-oriented training, giving you the skills to develop small-scale businesses in clothing, textiles, home management, food production, and interior design.
- Exposure to community-focused activities, helping you understand real household challenges and contribute to family and community wellbeing.
- Preparation for teaching, industry, and professional roles, depending on the career path you choose.
A strong foundation for postgraduate studies in Home Economics, Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences, Textile Design, and related areas.
Research Project
In your final year, you will undertake a research project that enables you to explore issues affecting individuals, families, and communities.
Under the supervision of an academic mentor, you will:
- Select a research topic related to nutrition, family living, child development, consumer behaviour, textile production, or home management.
- Conduct laboratory, field, or studio-based research as appropriate to your topic.
- Analyse data to understand family needs, community challenges, or technological solutions in Home Economics.
- Present your findings in a well-structured dissertation that reflects creativity, scientific reasoning, and practical relevance.
This project strengthens your analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and professional competence in your chosen area of Home Economics.
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, you must fulfil the graduation requirements approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and Olabisi Onabanjo University.
Academic Requirements
- Complete and pass all compulsory and elective courses in the programme.
- Earn the minimum credit load required for graduation:
- 120 credit units for UTME entrants
- 90 credit units for Direct Entry entrants
- Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.00.
- Complete and successfully defend your final-year research project.
Grading and Degree Classification
Your final degree classification is determined by your Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), as follows:
Upon satisfying these requirements, you will be awarded the B.Sc. (Hons) Home Economics, a qualification recognised for its value in teaching, nutrition, creative industries, community development, consumer advocacy, and entrepreneurship.
Career Opportunities
A degree in Home Economics opens diverse career paths across science, education, creative industries, and community-focused sectors. Your training equips you to address the practical needs of families, schools, organisations, and communities.
You may pursue roles such as:
- Home Economics Teacher or Instructor
- Nutrition Assistant or Community Nutrition Officer
- Clothing and Fashion Designer
- Textile Technician or Production Assistant
- Family and Consumer Advocate
- Home Management Consultant
- Food Service and Catering Manager
- Interior Decoration Assistant
- Extension Worker or Community Development Officer
- Entrepreneur (fashion, textiles, catering, household products)
You may work in:
- Schools and educational institutions
- Nutrition and public health agencies
- Fashion and textile industries
- Community development and social service organisations
- Government ministries and home economics units
- NGOs promoting family wellbeing
- Hospitality and catering establishments
- Private enterprises in fashion, food, and home management
The programme also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate studies in Nutrition, Home Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Textile Design, and Environmental Studies.
How to Apply?
1. UTME Admission (Four-Year Programme)
- Select Olabisi Onabanjo University as your first-choice institution and choose Home Economics as your preferred programme.
- Sit for the UTME with English Language and other relevant subjects.
- Possess at least five O-level credits, including English Language and required science or home economics-related subjects, in not more than two sittings.
- Participate in the OOU Post-UTME screening and meet the departmental cut-off.
2. Direct Entry Admission (Three-Year Programme)
- Hold two A-Level passes in relevant subjects OR possess an ND, NCE, or equivalent qualification in Home Economics, Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles, or related fields with at least Merit or Upper Credit.
- Upload your transcripts and documents through the OOU Undergraduate Admissions Portal.
Course Coordinator
The B.Sc. The Home Economics programme is coordinated by experienced academics in the Department of Home Science and Hospitality Management (HHM) in the Faculty of Agricultural Management and Rural Development.
Contact Information:
- Email: hhm.dept@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Course Overview
- Next Admission Process
- Current Academic Year
- Associated programmes = Undergraduate
- Course Duration = 4 Years
- Degree = Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
- Department = Home Science and Hospitality Management (HHM)
- Course Type = Full Time
- Course Delivery = On campus.
- Location = Faculty of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (FAMARD), Ayetoro Campus.
- Scholarship opportunities