Our School > School of Business > Business & Management > Why pursue this? Why pursue this? A century ago, the first business schools were developed as a result of the United States War Department’s need to study non-traditional strategies to conquer its enemies. This anecdote is very telling, for today’s competitive business environment is much like a war – it requires rigorous  intelligence,  strategic thinking and decisive execution. Throughout history, from Benjamin Franklin to Thomas Edison and Bill Gates, great business people have been strong readers. As a business student, you should therefore be prepared to take responsibility for your own reading and to build a strategic thinking mindset. A good business education is not about making money but about creating value for others, and one of the key advantages of studying for a business or management degree is that it develops a winning or strategic mindset within individuals which enables them to take on any business or personal challenges. The study of business itself emerged from the broader study of economics and this is usually a compulsory subject which forms the basis for any advanced units. Which degree is for you? The following degrees are appropriate for those interested in pursuing business or management careers, and is dependent on your goals and aptitude. The B.Sc Business is a broad-based general degree with fewer mathematic and economic subjects as compared to the next two degrees. This degree provides a solid understanding of the different functional areas of business and provides a good foundation for an office managerial career. The B.Sc Management has more Economics related subjects compared to the B.Sc in Business and less Mathematics as compared to the B.Sc Economics and Management. This degree provides an opportunity for critical and theoretical study, particularly in economics. You will receive an intellectually demanding, broad preparation for management that draws on a wide range of social science disciplines. The B.Sc Economics & Management is more mathematical than the other two degrees above. This degree has a strong emphasis on economics theory and practice and will give you a knowledge and understanding of a range of issues in international management. The B.Sc Management with Law is intended for those who wish to obtain a double degree in Management and Law and/or for those who do not want any mathematical subjects. Click here to view details for Academic Session 2010