Professionals trained in shipping management are an in-demand resource in the new global economy. Companies that deal in import and export goods need knowledgeable management that can direct the movement of freight around the world.

To gain admission into the Nigerian universities (both public and private universities are in every state of the federation including the FCT), a prospective student has to sit for and successfully pass the UME(Universities Matriculation Examination) which is administered by JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board). Also individual universities regularly screen prospective candidates to make sure they are up to par for university level work in Nigeria.