Whatever you do in your professional life, the chances are that it will involve
some ?business?. Scientists, engineers, even artists, will inevitably have to
understand at least the basics of business, and probably a lot more. Today?s
management gurus, the people who are forecasting the way we will do business at
the beginning of the 21st century, are saying that the companies of the future
will consist of groups of specialists who work together on a specific project
and then disband. For the next project the composition of the group will almost
certainly be different. One of the consequences of this is that many more
people will be what we call today ?independent?, and will have to understand more
about the opportunities and constraints of business. In other words, the combination
of specialist qualification and business knowledge will become vital. But it is not
just ?knowledge? of business. Before embarking on a business education you need to
ask yourself a basic question, ?what should a business education give me?? Most
subjects that one studies are composed of theory and practice.
?What will a business education give me??
Management education offers all necessary tools to equip one with the necessary techniques
of successfully handling various business and management related issues. Basic tools which
will enable you to make contributions to global economy.
Besides providing the basic management capabilities it also provides :-
- The ability to use the contingency approach to solving business problems.
- Combining the best parts of several solutions into a unique and better solution.
- Having a global perspective.
- Working with and learning from others.
