| Course | BUSI 352 Financial Planning (BUSI352) |
|---|---|
| Credit hours | 3 |
| Program | BS in Business Administration |
| Length | 8 Module/Weeks, online |
| Weeks with written work | 8 of 8 |
| Samples on this site | 8 week sample papers |
| Sources | Liberty's 2026-2027 catalog and the published BUSI 352 course guide |
| Updated | October 2026 |
What BUSI 352 covers
Forum threads run 400 words on the instructor's prompt and must show both course and biblical knowledge, supported by at least two citations from current academic journals; replies to two classmates run 200 words with at least one journal citation, with threads in the odd modules/weeks and replies in the even ones.
Two case studies fall in Modules/Weeks 5 and 7, worth 50 and 70 points; eight weekly quizzes of 15 questions and a midterm and final exam of 75 questions each cover Dalton et al.'s chapters.
This course is designed to provide an overview of the financial planning process with specific emphasis of retirement planning. Topics discussed will include: client/planner interactions; time value of money applications; personal financial statements development and assessment; cash flow and debt management; asset acquisition; education planning; planning elements of risk management; investment planning; and retirement planning; special needs planning review; integrating planning recommendations; financial planning ethics review; overview of practice management concepts.
BUSI 352 week by week, with the sample for each
| Week | Written work in the course guide | Points | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Discussion Board Forum 1 Thread (Quiz 1 also due) | 55 | Read the Week 1 sample |
| Week 2 | Discussion Board Forum 1 Replies (Quiz 2 also due) | 30 | Read the Week 2 sample |
| Week 3 | Discussion Board Forum 2 Thread (Quiz 3 also due) | 55 | Read the Week 3 sample |
| Week 4 | Discussion Board Forum 2 Replies (Quiz 4 and Midterm Exam also due) | 30 | Read the Week 4 sample |
| Week 5 | Case Study 1 (Forum 3 Thread and Quiz 5 also due) | 50 | Read the Week 5 sample |
| Week 6 | Discussion Board Forum 3 Replies (Quiz 6 also due) | 30 | Read the Week 6 sample |
| Week 7 | Case Study 2 (Forum 4 Thread and Quiz 7 also due) | 70 | Read the Week 7 sample |
| Week 8 | Discussion Board Forum 4 Replies (Quiz 8 and Final Exam also due) | 30 | Read the Week 8 sample |
Where BUSI 352 papers lose points
BUSI 352 posts lose points when threads cite textbooks or websites in place of the two required journal articles, when replies fall short of 200 words or omit their own journal citation, and when case studies recommend products without first analyzing the household's statements and goals.
Using a BUSI 352 sample well
The samples draw on household finance research on financial advice and adviser misconduct, financial literacy and fragility, debt and exponential growth bias, trading and fees, automatic enrollment and plan design, Social Security claiming and annuities, with Dalton et al.'s Fundamentals of Financial Planning.
BUSI 352 questions, answered
What sources do BUSI 352 forum posts need?
Threads need at least two citations from current academic journals and replies at least one, in current APA format; the course textbook alone does not meet the requirement.
When are the BUSI 352 case studies due?
Case Study 1 is due in Module/Week 5 for 50 points and Case Study 2 in Module/Week 7 for 70 points, both in current APA format.
How are the BUSI 352 exams set up?
The midterm in Module/Week 4 covers Modules/Weeks 1 to 4 and the final in Module/Week 8 covers Modules/Weeks 5 to 8, each with 75 questions and a two-hour limit.
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