| Course | BUSI 370 Dynamics of the American Automotive Dealership Industry (BUSI370) |
|---|---|
| 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 370 course guide |
| Updated | October 2026 |
What BUSI 370 covers
The two forums in Modules/Weeks 1 and 2 each ask for a thread of at least 450 words with two reliable industry sources and replies of at least 250 words to two classmates; five written reports in Modules/Weeks 3 through 7 answer provided questions about one department each in at least 450 words with two industry sources.
A financial report analysis in Module/Week 6 calculates ratios and writes a narrative on the provided statements of an example dealership, and the Integration of Faith and Learning essay in Module/Week 8 describes how the student would handle an ethical situation in the dealership, supported by at least one verse, before the 50-question final exam.
An overview course in the Automotive Dealership Management Concentration that provides the foundation for understanding management principles that lead to successful dealership operations.
BUSI 370 week by week, with the sample for each
| Week | Written work in the course guide | Points | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Discussion Board Forum 1 | 100 | Read the Week 1 sample |
| Week 2 | Discussion Board Forum 2 | 100 | Read the Week 2 sample |
| Week 3 | Written Report 1: New Vehicle Department | 100 | Read the Week 3 sample |
| Week 4 | Written Report 2: Used Vehicle Department | 100 | Read the Week 4 sample |
| Week 5 | Written Report 3: Finance and Insurance Department | 100 | Read the Week 5 sample |
| Week 6 | Written Report 4: Service Department (Financial Report Analysis also due) | 100 | Read the Week 6 sample |
| Week 7 | Written Report 5: Parts Department | 100 | Read the Week 7 sample |
| Week 8 | Integration of Faith and Learning Essay (Final Exam also due) | 100 | Read the Week 8 sample |
Where BUSI 370 papers lose points
BUSI 370 reports lose points when they describe a department in general terms instead of answering the provided questions, when industry sources are blogs or sales pages rather than reliable industry data or research, and when the faith essay states a verse without showing how it changes what the manager would actually do.
Using a BUSI 370 sample well
The samples draw on research about state franchise laws, internet price information, manufacturer rebates, left-digit bias in used-car prices, dealer loan markups, customer retention in service businesses and after-sales parts strategy, with Brunson and Barnes's Automotive Dealership Management Fundamentals and NADA's annual dealership data.
BUSI 370 questions, answered
What are the BUSI 370 written reports?
Five reports in Modules/Weeks 3 to 7, each at least 450 words with two reliable industry sources, answering provided questions about the functions of one dealership department.
What is the BUSI 370 Integration of Faith and Learning essay?
A 450-word essay in Module/Week 8 describing how the student would handle an ethical situation in a dealership department, supported by at least one Bible verse tied to the manager's conduct.
What textbook does BUSI 370 use?
Brunson's Automotive Dealership Management Fundamentals, a textbook written for the course and organized by dealership department, with presentations each module/week.
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