BUSI 691 is the capstone of Liberty's MS in Healthcare Administration. Its written work is four group discussion boards, three group assurance of learning exercises on cases from Walston's strategy text, an individual case analysis of "The Struggle of a Safety Net Hospital," and a competitive market benchmark analysis.
Liberty's catalog lists the course as BUSI 691 Healthcare Administration Capstone, 3 credit hours; Canvas and the course guide file print it as BUSI691.
What BUSI 691 covers
The catalog description: This capstone course for all healthcare administration majors seeks to integrate the concepts, techniques, and knowledge of all areas of healthcare administration. Its focus is strategic management, which is studied in theory and then rigorously applied. This course is designed for final semester seniors.
The capstone integrates the concepts, techniques and knowledge of all areas of health care administration, with a focus on strategic management studied in theory and then rigorously applied. The text is Walston, Strategic Healthcare Management: Planning and Execution, whose cases are the basis for the exercises.
Three peer evaluations (150 points) have no guide here. Groups post forum threads through one member. Note the week clock: Weeks 1 to 7 run Monday to Sunday, and Week 8 ends Friday.
BUSI 691 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 Forum 1 | 100 | Thread at least 600 words; replies at least 200 words |
| 2 | Group Assurance of Learning Exercise 1 | 100 | 3 to 5 pages |
| 3 | Group Assurance of Learning Exercise 2 | 100 | 3 to 5 pages |
| 4 | Discussion Board Forum 2 | 100 | Thread at least 600 words; replies at least 200 words |
| 5 | Individual Assurance of Learning Exercise | 100 | 3 to 5 pages |
| 5 | Competitive Market Benchmark Analysis Exercise | 50 | Not set in the guide; answer each question |
| 6 | Discussion Board Forum 3 | 100 | Thread at least 600 words; replies at least 200 words |
| 7 | Group Assurance of Learning Exercise 3 | 100 | 3 to 5 pages |
| 8 | Discussion Board Forum 4 | 100 | Thread at least 600 words; replies at least 200 words |
Week 1: Discussion Board Forum 1
A group thread of at least 600 words and group replies of at least 200 words to two other groups, each with a biblical integration and 2 peer-reviewed sources beyond the text. How to write BUSI 691 Week 1 Discussion Board Forum 1.
Week 2: Group Assurance of Learning Exercise 1
With your group, a 3 to 5-page response to the assigned Walston case: diagnose the strategic issues, evaluate alternatives and recommend an actionable plan, with at least 3 peer-reviewed sources. How to write BUSI 691 Week 2 Group Assurance of Learning Exercise 1.
Week 3: Group Assurance of Learning Exercise 2
The second 3 to 5-page group case response, with at least 3 peer-reviewed sources. How to write BUSI 691 Week 3 Group Assurance of Learning Exercise 2.
Week 4: Discussion Board Forum 2
The second group forum, with the same rules. How to write BUSI 691 Week 4 Discussion Board Forum 2.
Week 5: Individual Assurance of Learning Exercise
A 3 to 5-page individual response to the case questions on "The Struggle of a Safety Net Hospital," with at least 3 peer-reviewed sources. How to write BUSI 691 Week 5 Individual Assurance of Learning Exercise.
Week 5: Competitive Market Benchmark Analysis Exercise
Answer the benchmark questions about your own industry or field, in conjunction with the individual case exercise. How to write BUSI 691 Week 5 Competitive Market Benchmark Analysis Exercise.
Week 6: Discussion Board Forum 3
The third group forum, with the same rules. How to write BUSI 691 Week 6 Discussion Board Forum 3.
Week 7: Group Assurance of Learning Exercise 3
The final 3 to 5-page group case response, with at least 3 peer-reviewed sources. How to write BUSI 691 Week 7 Group Assurance of Learning Exercise 3.
Week 8: Discussion Board Forum 4
The final group forum, with the same rules. How to write BUSI 691 Week 8 Discussion Board Forum 4.
How BUSI 691 is graded
The published guide totals 1,010 points. The four group forums are 100 each (400), the three group exercises 100 each (300), the individual exercise 100, the benchmark analysis 50, the three peer evaluations 50 each (150) and the checklist 10.
| Graded item | Points |
|---|---|
| Discussion Board Forums (4) | 400 |
| Group Assurance of Learning Exercises (3) | 300 |
| Individual Assurance of Learning Exercise | 100 |
| Competitive Market Benchmark Analysis Exercise | 50 |
| Peer Evaluations (3) | 150 |
| Course Requirements Checklist | 10 |
The published scale puts an A at 940 to 1010 points.
Week timing in the published guide: Module(s)/Week(s) 1-7 begin on Monday at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and end at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday. Module/Week 8 begin on Monday at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and end at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.
How to approach BUSI 691
Read "The Struggle of a Safety Net Hospital" in Walston early; the individual exercise and the benchmark analysis are both due in Week 5.
Group exercises fall in Weeks 2, 3 and 7 and each needs 3 to 5 pages with at least 3 peer-reviewed sources, so settle the group's drafting routine in Week 1.
Questions students ask
What is the BUSI 691 individual exercise?
A 3 to 5-page response to the case questions on "The Struggle of a Safety Net Hospital" in Walston's text, supported by at least 3 peer-reviewed sources.
How long are BUSI 691 group exercises?
3 to 5 pages each, supported by at least 3 peer-reviewed sources, answering the questions on an assigned Walston case.
Working through BUSI 691 now?
Tell us the week and the assignment. A tutor who knows the course replies with a plan for the draft.