One of the learning outcomes of the Business and Sustainability major is to “Know fundamental principles of business and ecology and apply these to sustainability initiatives within private, public, and/or civic organizations/enterprises”. This establishes that one of the goals of this major is to have the student develop not only their own skills in the field, but also how they can acquire knowledge from many sources and weave that broader perspective to improve themselves as working citizens. Boyer touches on this point when he brings in other sources for his article, sharing some thoughts by Sir Eric Ashby on his view of useful knowledge. He says that “A student who can weave his technology into the fabric of society can claim to have a liberal education”. This quote shows that although Boyer believes that knowledge is important, it is also necessary to be able to intertwine that knowledge with the greater society around them.

One of the missions of this major is “Prepare students for ethically and socially responsible roles in sustainability and business professions and society”. This mission connects directly with Boyer in that he emphasizes the importance of knowing the social and ethical implications of your field. He claims that this is a necessary component of a college education in order for graduates to be successful in their respective fields. He says that “If a major is so narrow that it cannot be discussed in terms of its historical and social implications, if the work in the proposed field of study cannot be a broadening experience, then the department is offering mere technical training that belongs in a trade school, not on a college campus, where the goal is liberal learning” (Boyer 223). According to Boyer, in order for an education like college to be useful and fulfilling, it must teach a broader sense of what that discipline is, whether it be the history of it, or the social and ethical implications of that field.

One of the courses that is required for this major is the business management course. This course goes against what Boyer defines as an enriched major, as it focuses more on the skills needed to actually run a business, so that graduates can be knowledgeable enough in their field to do the same. Boyer insists that more vocational training such as this should be more reserved for technical schools and not a liberal education degree. However, this course geared more toward the vocational responsibilities in this field is incredibly important for a graduate to become successful in this field.