BUSI 615 is Liberty's MBA course in logistics. Its written work is four key-topic forums (a 1,000-word thread, then two 500-word replies), a two-week Integration of Faith and Learning exchange (a 750-word post and a 500-word critical response), seven weekly team Integrated Learning Projects, and a final project: a working Excel ERP model for a chosen firm with a written management report.
Liberty's catalog lists the course as BUSI 615 Logistics, 3 credit hours; Canvas and the course guide file print it as BUSI615.
What BUSI 615 covers
The catalog description: This course covers logistics concepts and systems with respect to their collective impact on organizational performance. Other topics covered in the course include planning and implementation, demand forecasting, distribution, inventory management, transportation and warehousing. Relevant technologies for maximizing logistics efficiencies are also emphasized.
The course covers logistics concepts and systems and their effect on organizational performance, including planning and implementation, demand forecasting, distribution, inventory management, transportation and warehousing, with emphasis on technologies that improve logistics efficiency. The text is a Liberty custom text, Logistics.
There are no quizzes or exams. Detailed instructions for the weekly projects and the final project are in the course content and a Kaltura presentation. Each week after Week 1 runs Saturday to Friday.
Textbook named in the published guide: LUC, Logistics (2017). Check the current edition in your Canvas section.
BUSI 615 assignments, week by week
Every graded written assignment in the published guide has its own how-to guide below. Quizzes, exams, checklists and class introductions are left out because there is nothing to write.
| Week | Assignment | Points | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discussion Board 1: Manufacturing Resource Planning | 50 | Thread 1,000 words; replies 500 words each |
| 1 | Weekly Integrated Learning Project 1 | 75 | Not set in the guide; follow the course content instructions |
| 2 | Weekly Integrated Learning Project 2 | 75 | Not set in the guide; follow the course content instructions |
| 3 | Discussion Board 2: Enterprise Resource Planning | 50 | Thread 1,000 words; replies 500 words each |
| 3 | Weekly Integrated Learning Project 3 | 75 | Not set in the guide; follow the course content instructions |
| 4 | Integration of Faith and Learning | 75 | Main post about 750 words; response about 500 words |
| 4 | Weekly Integrated Learning Project 4 | 75 | Not set in the guide; follow the course content instructions |
| 5 | Discussion Board 3: Integrated Logistics Information Systems | 50 | Thread 1,000 words; replies 500 words each |
| 5 | Weekly Integrated Learning Project 5 | 75 | Not set in the guide; follow the course content instructions |
| 6 | Weekly Integrated Learning Project 6 | 75 | Not set in the guide; follow the course content instructions |
| 7 | Discussion Board 4: Implementing an Integrated Logistics System | 50 | Thread 1,000 words; replies 500 words each |
| 7 | Weekly Integrated Learning Project 7 | 75 | Not set in the guide; follow the course content instructions |
| 8 | Final Integrated Learning Project | 200 | Not set in the guide; follow the Kaltura presentation and course content |
Week 1: Discussion Board 1: Manufacturing Resource Planning
A 1,000-word thread on manufacturing resource planning in Week 1, then two 500-word replies in Week 2. How to write BUSI 615 Week 1 Discussion Board 1: Manufacturing Resource Planning.
Week 1: Weekly Integrated Learning Project 1
The first team project, beginning your firm's Excel ERP model with the week's MRP topics. How to write BUSI 615 Week 1 Weekly Integrated Learning Project 1.
Week 2: Weekly Integrated Learning Project 2
The second team project: demand forecasting for your firm's model. How to write BUSI 615 Week 2 Weekly Integrated Learning Project 2.
Week 3: Discussion Board 2: Enterprise Resource Planning
A 1,000-word thread on enterprise resource planning in Week 3, then two 500-word replies in Week 4. How to write BUSI 615 Week 3 Discussion Board 2: Enterprise Resource Planning.
Week 3: Weekly Integrated Learning Project 3
The third team project, on ERP topics for your firm's model. How to write BUSI 615 Week 3 Weekly Integrated Learning Project 3.
Week 4: Integration of Faith and Learning
A 750-word main post on faith and business ethics in logistics in Week 4, then a 500-word critical response to a colleague in Week 5. How to write BUSI 615 Week 4 Integration of Faith and Learning.
Week 4: Weekly Integrated Learning Project 4
The fourth team project: the master production schedule and MRP for your firm. How to write BUSI 615 Week 4 Weekly Integrated Learning Project 4.
Week 5: Discussion Board 3: Integrated Logistics Information Systems
A 1,000-word thread on integrated logistics information systems in Week 5, then two 500-word replies in Week 6. How to write BUSI 615 Week 5 Discussion Board 3: Integrated Logistics Information Systems.
Week 5: Weekly Integrated Learning Project 5
The fifth team project: distribution requirements planning for your firm. How to write BUSI 615 Week 5 Weekly Integrated Learning Project 5.
Week 6: Weekly Integrated Learning Project 6
The sixth team project: transportation and capacity planning for your firm. How to write BUSI 615 Week 6 Weekly Integrated Learning Project 6.
Week 7: Discussion Board 4: Implementing an Integrated Logistics System
A 1,000-word thread on implementing an integrated logistics system in Week 7, then two 500-word replies in Week 8. How to write BUSI 615 Week 7 Discussion Board 4: Implementing an Integrated Logistics System.
Week 7: Weekly Integrated Learning Project 7
The seventh team project, preparing implementation planning for your firm's model. How to write BUSI 615 Week 7 Weekly Integrated Learning Project 7.
Week 8: Final Integrated Learning Project
A working Excel ERP model for your firm (MPS, BOM, MRP, capacity, DRP and transport planning) with a written management report. How to write BUSI 615 Week 8 Final Integrated Learning Project.
How BUSI 615 is graded
The published guide totals 1,010 points. The four forums are 50 each (thread 30, replies 20), the IFL 75 (post 50, response 25), the seven weekly Integrated Learning Projects 75 each (525), the final project 200 and the checklist 10.
| Graded item | Points |
|---|---|
| Discussion Board Forums (4) | 200 |
| Integration of Faith and Learning | 75 |
| Weekly Integrated Learning Projects (7) | 525 |
| Final Integrated Learning Project | 200 |
| Course Requirements Checklist | 10 |
The published scale puts an A at 940 to 1010 points.
Week timing in the published guide: Each course module/week (except Module/Week 1) begins on Saturday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Friday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
How to approach BUSI 615
The weekly team projects build toward one Excel ERP model, so choose your firm with your team in Week 1 and keep every week's worksheet in one workbook.
The forums have set key topics: manufacturing resource planning, enterprise resource planning, integrated logistics information systems and implementing an integrated logistics system.
Questions students ask
What is the BUSI 615 final project?
A working Excel ERP model for your chosen firm integrating the master production schedule, bill of materials, materials requirements planning, capacity planning, distribution requirements planning and transport requirements planning, plus a management report with a cost-benefit implementation recommendation, an implementation plan with responsibilities, and a justified ERP system recommendation.
How long are BUSI 615 forum posts?
Threads are 1,000 words and each of 2 replies is 500 words.
Working through BUSI 615 now?
Tell us the week and the assignment. A tutor who knows the course replies with a plan for the draft.