BUSI 644 is Liberty's MBA course in human resource development. Its written work is a two-part individual project (training materials with full lesson plans for a small business, then an 8-page literature review on the same topic with 10 sources including the Bible), four forums (a 400-word thread by Thursday and two 250-word replies by Sunday, each citing two sources), and a group faith integration essay of 1,000 words with individual replies.
Liberty's catalog lists the course as BUSI 644 Human Resources Development, 3 credit hours; Canvas and the course guide file print it as BUSI644.
What BUSI 644 covers
The catalog description: This course integrates theory with a practical approach to the topic of human resources development (HRD) with a focus on the design, implementation, and management of employee orientation, training, and career development programs. A comprehensive view of the concepts, processes, and philosophies of training and development is presented in this course. Emphasis is placed on current trends and research related to the various aspects of the human resource development function. Students will discuss the history and future of HRD, strategies, methods, materials, and measurement of training programs, as well as apply the processes involved in designing, developing, and implementing appropriate and effective training programs.
The course integrates theory with practice in human resource development: designing, implementing and managing orientation, training and career development programs, with current trends and research, the history and future of HRD, and the strategies, methods, materials and measurement of training. The text is Werner and DeSimone, Human Resource Development.
Eight quizzes (240 points) have no guide here. Forum and project deadlines fall on specific days, Thursday and Sunday, as set in the course guide. Week 1 runs Monday to Friday and Weeks 2 to 8 run Saturday to Friday.
Textbook named in the published guide: Werner & DeSimone, Human Resource Development (2017). Check the current edition in your Canvas section.
BUSI 644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Discussion Board Forum 1 | 80 | Thread at least 400 words; replies at least 250 words |
| 3 | Individual Project Part 1 | 150 | Not set in the guide; complete training materials with all lesson plans |
| 4 | Discussion Board Forum 2 | 80 | Thread at least 400 words; replies at least 250 words |
| 5 | Discussion Board Forum 3 | 80 | Thread at least 400 words; replies at least 250 words |
| 6 | Individual Project Part 2 | 150 | At least 8 pages of content |
| 7 | Discussion Board Forum 4 | 80 | Thread at least 400 words; replies at least 250 words |
| 8 | Faith Integration Thread | 85 | 1,000 words |
| 8 | Faith Integration Replies | 55 | At least 250 words each |
Week 2: Discussion Board Forum 1
A 400-word thread by Thursday, also submitted to SafeAssign, then two 250-word replies by Sunday, each citing 2 sources. How to write BUSI 644 Week 2 Discussion Board Forum 1.
Week 3: Individual Project Part 1
Develop training materials, including all lesson plans, to train employees of a small business in a way that meets management's and employees' needs and the mission. How to write BUSI 644 Week 3 Individual Project Part 1.
Week 4: Discussion Board Forum 2
A 400-word thread by Thursday and two 250-word replies by Sunday, each citing 2 sources. How to write BUSI 644 Week 4 Discussion Board Forum 2.
Week 5: Discussion Board Forum 3
A 400-word thread by Thursday and two 250-word replies by Sunday, each citing 2 sources. How to write BUSI 644 Week 5 Discussion Board Forum 3.
Week 6: Individual Project Part 2
A literature review of at least 8 pages on your Part 1 training topic, with at least 10 scholarly sources, one of which is the Bible. How to write BUSI 644 Week 6 Individual Project Part 2.
Week 7: Discussion Board Forum 4
A 400-word thread by Thursday and two 250-word replies by Sunday, each citing 2 sources. How to write BUSI 644 Week 7 Discussion Board Forum 4.
Week 8: Faith Integration Thread
A group essay of 1,000 words on how the Bible relates to the course topics, citing at least 2 sources, posted by the group leader by Wednesday. How to write BUSI 644 Week 8 Faith Integration Thread.
Week 8: Faith Integration Replies
Two individual 250-word substantive replies to other groups' faith integration essays, by Friday of Week 8. How to write BUSI 644 Week 8 Faith Integration Replies.
How BUSI 644 is graded
The published guide totals 1,010 points. The four forums are 80 each (320), Project Part 1 and Part 2 are 150 each, the faith integration thread 85 and replies 55, quizzes 240 and the checklist 10.
| Graded item | Points |
|---|---|
| Discussion Board Forums (4) | 320 |
| Individual Project Part 1 | 150 |
| Individual Project Part 2 | 150 |
| Faith Integration Thread | 85 |
| Faith Integration Replies | 55 |
| Quizzes (8) | 240 |
| Course Requirements Checklist | 10 |
The published scale puts an A at 940 to 1010 points.
Week timing in the published guide: Module/Week 1 begins on Monday and ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday. Modules/Weeks 2-8 begin on Saturday and end at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.
How to approach BUSI 644
Choose a small business and a training need for the individual project by Week 2; Part 1 (training materials with all lesson plans) is due on Sunday of Week 3, and Part 2 is a literature review on the same topic.
Forum threads are due Thursday and replies Sunday of the same week, earlier than many courses, so plan your week accordingly.
Questions students ask
What is the BUSI 644 individual project?
Part 1 (Week 3) develops training materials, including all lesson plans, to train a small business's employees in a way that meets management's and employees' needs and the organization's mission; Part 2 (Week 6) is a literature review of at least 8 pages on the same topic with at least 10 scholarly sources, one of which is the Bible.
When are BUSI 644 forum posts due?
The thread of at least 400 words is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) Thursday, also submitted through SafeAssign, and the 2 replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) Sunday of the same week.
Working through BUSI 644 now?
Tell us the week and the assignment. A tutor who knows the course replies with a plan for the draft.