| Course | BUSI 644 Human Resources Development (BUSI644) |
|---|---|
| Credit hours | 3 |
| Program | MBA |
| Length | 8 Module/Weeks, online |
| Weeks with written work | 7 of 8 |
| Samples on this site | 7 week sample papers |
| Sources | Liberty's 2026-2027 catalog and the published BUSI 644 course guide |
| Updated | October 2026 |
What BUSI 644 covers
Werner and DeSimone's Human Resource Development is read two chapters a week from Module/Week 1 to Module/Week 7 and chapter 15 in Module/Week 8, with one presentation and a 15-question open-book quiz each week.
The forums in Module/Weeks 2, 4, 5 and 7 are worth 80 points each, every post citing at least two sources such as the textbook, the Bible or scholarly work; Individual Project Part 1 (150 points) is due in Module/Week 3 and Part 2 (150 points) in Module/Week 6; the faith integration essay (85) and replies (55) close the course in Module/Week 8.
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.
BUSI 644 week by week, with the sample for each
| Week | Written work in the course guide | Points | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Course Requirements Checklist, Class Introductions and Quiz 1 only | No written paper this week | |
| Week 2 | Discussion Board Forum 1 (Quiz 2 also due) | 80 | Read the Week 2 sample |
| Week 3 | Individual Project: Part 1 (Quiz 3 also due) | 150 | Read the Week 3 sample |
| Week 4 | Discussion Board Forum 2 (Quiz 4 also due) | 80 | Read the Week 4 sample |
| Week 5 | Discussion Board Forum 3 (Quiz 5 also due) | 80 | Read the Week 5 sample |
| Week 6 | Individual Project: Part 2 (Quiz 6 also due) | 150 | Read the Week 6 sample |
| Week 7 | Discussion Board Forum 4 (Quiz 7 also due) | 80 | Read the Week 7 sample |
| Week 8 | Faith Integration: Thread (Faith Integration: Replies and Quiz 8 also due) | 85 | Read the Week 8 sample |
Where BUSI 644 papers lose points
BUSI 644 work loses points when a forum post cites fewer than two sources or a reply only agrees, when Part 1 offers a topic outline instead of complete lesson plans with objectives and checks of learning, when the Part 2 review summarizes one article per paragraph or omits the Bible as a source, and when the group essay reads as separate reflections.
Using a BUSI 644 sample well
The samples draw on research about training needs analysis, training effectiveness, learning styles, training criteria, newcomer adjustment, workplace coaching, web-based and classroom instruction, leadership training, mentoring, transfer of training and restaurant staff's food allergy knowledge, attitudes, communication and training.
BUSI 644 questions, answered
What is the BUSI 644 Individual Project?
A two-part project: Part 1 in Module/Week 3 develops training materials with all lesson plans for a small business, and Part 2 in Module/Week 6 is a literature review of at least eight pages on the same topic with at least ten scholarly sources, one of them the Bible; each part is worth 150 points.
How long are BUSI 644 forum posts?
Each thread must reach at least 400 words by Thursday and each of two replies at least 250 words by Sunday, and every post cites at least two sources.
What textbook does BUSI 644 use?
Werner and DeSimone's Human Resource Development, covering learning, needs assessment, program design, implementation and evaluation, onboarding, coaching, career development, management development, organization development and diversity.
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