Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Business Administration Specialization in Healthcare & Sciences

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Business Administration in Project Management

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

Academic unit

HBIU College of Business and Project Management

Total credits

120

Duration

4 years

• Analyze the fundamental principles of business administration and project management within a global and ethical context.
• Evaluate project lifecycles to ensure organizational objectives are met through efficient resource allocation.
• Apply principles of servant leadership to foster team collaboration and resolve complex interpersonal workplace conflicts.
• Design comprehensive project plans that demonstrate sound financial stewardship and long-term organizational viability.
• Integrate biblical perspectives of integrity and honesty into professional decision-making frameworks.
• Communicate complex project requirements and progress updates effectively to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Develop strategic initiatives that align business operations with the values of nonprofit and community-focused missions.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS101
• Introduction to Business Administration
• 4
• None
• ENG101
• Academic Composition
• 3
• None
• MAT110
• Quantitative Business Analysis
• 3
• None
• BUS101
• Introduction to Organizational Culture and Leadership
• 3
• None
• BUS101 — Introduction to Business Administration: This course covers foundational business operations and organizational structures. It explores the relationship between management and stakeholders. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ENG101 — Academic Composition: Focuses on developing writing proficiency and research techniques essential for academic discourse. Includes instruction on argumentative writing and analysis. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MAT110 — Quantitative Business Analysis: Provides an introduction to mathematical applications in a business environment, focusing on algebra and statistics. Essential for future data-driven decision making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS101 — Introduction to Organizational Culture and Leadership: This course examines the foundational theories of organizational behavior and the development of leadership styles within modern professional settings. Students analyze how team dynamics and shared values shape institutional effectiveness. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS105
• Organizational Behavior
• 3
• BUS101
• COM120
• Professional Communication
• 3
• ENG101
• HIS150
• World History and Cultural Perspectives
• 3
• None
• BUS130
• Business Ethics and Stewardship
• 4
• BUS101
• BUS105 — Organizational Behavior: Examines human dynamics within organizations and the role of leadership in fostering positive team environments. Explores motivation, group performance, and management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM120 — Professional Communication: Develops essential verbal and written communication skills for the modern professional. Includes presentation skills and interpersonal conflict resolution. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HIS150 — World History and Cultural Perspectives: Surveys global historical trends to provide context for cultural dynamics and societal change. Encourages a broader worldview. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS130 — Business Ethics and Stewardship: Analyzes the moral responsibilities of business leaders regarding resource management and social impact. Focuses on frameworks for principled decision making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 3 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT201
• Principles of Project Management
• 4
• BUS101
• BUS210
• Financial Accounting Fundamentals
• 3
• MAT110
• PSY200
• Principles of Psychology
• 3
• None
• MIN220
• Servant Leadership in Practice
• 3
• THE101
• MGT201 — Principles of Project Management: Introduces the project management lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, and closing. Focuses on defining scope and managing schedules. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS210 — Financial Accounting Fundamentals: Covers basic accounting principles, financial statement interpretation, and fiscal accountability. Essential for understanding organizational health. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PSY200 — Principles of Psychology: Introduces psychological theory and its applications to understanding human needs and societal wellbeing. Emphasizes personal growth and professional development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN220 — Servant Leadership in Practice: Examines the philosophy of servant leadership as an effective management model. Analyzes historical and contemporary leadership styles. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 4 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT250
• Project Planning and Resource Management
• 3
• MGT201
• BUS260
• Marketing and Community Engagement
• 3
• BUS101
• SOC230
• Sociology of Community Development
• 3
• None
• RES240
• Research Methods for Social Impact
• 4
• MAT110
• MGT250 — Project Planning and Resource Management: Focuses on strategic resource allocation and the management of human, financial, and material capital. Emphasizes efficiency and accountability. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS260 — Marketing and Community Engagement: Explores marketing techniques and the importance of fostering strong community relationships. Emphasizes ethical outreach and brand positioning. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC230 — Sociology of Community Development: Examines the structure of communities and the dynamics of social change. Focuses on the role of institutions in community wellbeing. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES240 — Research Methods for Social Impact: Introduces research design, data collection, and qualitative analysis in a professional setting. Prepares students for evidence-based decision making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 5 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT301
• Advanced Project Scheduling and Risk
• 3
• MGT250
• BUS310
• Budgeting and Financial Stewardship
• 3
• BUS210
• MGT320
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• 3
• BUS105
• HUM330
• Ethics in Global Development
• 4
• BUS130
• MGT301 — Advanced Project Scheduling and Risk: Focuses on advanced project scheduling tools and the assessment of organizational risks. Provides techniques for mitigation and contingency planning. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS310 — Budgeting and Financial Stewardship: Explores financial management and budgeting specifically tailored to nonprofit and mission-driven entities. Focuses on fiscal responsibility and transparency. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT320 — Strategic Human Resource Management: Covers personnel management, volunteer engagement, and team development. Emphasizes the importance of mission-alignment in hiring and management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM330 — Ethics in Global Development: Discusses ethical dilemmas in global development and the role of faith-based organizations in solving complex societal issues. Encourages critical thinking regarding humanitarian intervention. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 6 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT350
• Project Quality Assurance
• 3
• MGT301
• BUS370
• Nonprofit Administration and Governance
• 3
• BUS101
• BUS380
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management
• 3
• MGT250
• RES390
• Data-Driven Organizational Change
• 3
• RES240
• MGT350 — Project Quality Assurance: Examines methods for maintaining quality standards throughout the project lifecycle. Focuses on continuous improvement and stakeholder satisfaction. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS370 — Nonprofit Administration and Governance: Covers legal and operational requirements for nonprofit entities. Includes focus on governance boards and regulatory compliance. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS380 — Supply Chain and Logistics Management: Analyzes the complexities of procurement and distribution in project management. Focuses on maintaining ethical supply chains and sustainability. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES390 — Data-Driven Organizational Change: Applies statistical analysis to organizational problem solving and program evaluation. Provides tools for demonstrating institutional effectiveness. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 7 — Year 4
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT401
• Leadership in Complex Organizations
• 4
• MGT301
• BUS410
• Organizational Sustainability Strategies
• 3
• BUS310
• MGT420
• Program Evaluation and Reporting
• 3
• RES390
• BUS430
• Global Business Environment
• 3
• BUS101
• MGT401 — Leadership in Complex Organizations: Addresses the challenges of leading large-scale projects and organizational change within complex environments. Emphasizes strategic vision and mentorship. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS410 — Organizational Sustainability Strategies: Focuses on long-term sustainability and the diversification of funding and operational resources. Explores innovative approaches to resource development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT420 — Program Evaluation and Reporting: Covers the assessment of program outcomes and the reporting of institutional impact to stakeholders. Focuses on metrics and narrative development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS430 — Global Business Environment: Examines the intersection of global trade and mission-driven activity. Analyzes the impact of globalization on local nonprofit objectives. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 8 — Year 4
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• CAP490
• Senior Capstone Project
• 4
• Senior Status
• MGT450
• Ethical Management of Human Capital
• 3
• MGT320
• BUS460
• Professional Development Seminar
• 3
• Senior Status
• BUS470
• Management of Change and Innovation
• 3
• MGT401
• CAP490 — Senior Capstone Project: The culminating project requiring the integration of business management principles with faith-informed ethical decision-making. Students design and present a professional management proposal for a specific organizational context. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT450 — Ethical Management of Human Capital: Deepens understanding of human capital management and the ethical challenges of leadership within the nonprofit sector. Explores workplace culture. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS460 — Professional Development Seminar: Focuses on career preparedness, resume building, and networking. Encourages a reflective approach to post-graduation vocation and service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS470 — Management of Change and Innovation: Evaluates strategies for adapting to changing market conditions and institutional needs. Promotes innovative thinking in a mission-driven context. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Prospective students are required to submit an official transcript, a personal statement detailing their commitment to ethical leadership, and two professional or academic references. Proficiency in English is required, and candidates should demonstrate a readiness to engage in a rigorous curriculum that balances academic inquiry with the development of moral character. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project represents the culminating academic and spiritual experience for students, requiring the application of four years of integrated learning into a comprehensive project management analysis. Students must identify an organizational challenge, design a strategic management solution, and present a detailed implementation plan that reflects mastery of project lifecycles, resource optimization, and ethical risk management. This project serves as a final demonstration of the student's ability to balance technical business requirements with the demands of vocational calling and social responsibility. The project culminates in a formal portfolio and presentation that evaluates both technical expertise and the depth of the student's ethical and professional growth. Throughout the process, students are mentored to ensure their work aligns with principles of servant leadership and biblical stewardship. This integration requires students to demonstrate how their proposed solutions reflect a commitment to the mission-driven goals of nonprofit and community organizations, ensuring that their professional contributions serve the broader good. By synthesizing academic competence with faith-informed character development, students exhibit readiness to enter their professional fields as leaders committed to both excellence and ethical integrity.

• Graduation requires the successful completion of 120 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students must satisfy all core and elective course requirements, including the successful defense and submission of the Senior Capstone Project. Beyond technical coursework, students are expected to participate in the HBI University spiritual formation program, which includes chapel attendance and community service engagement to foster a holistic environment of personal maturity and professional readiness.
• Academic achievement at HBI University is viewed as a foundation for a life of service; therefore, students must demonstrate growth in moral character, ethical integrity, and a clear understanding of their vocation as a form of ministry to their community. Candidates must remain in good standing with the university's code of conduct throughout their duration of study. The graduation process serves to certify that students are prepared to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace with both academic proficiency and a steadfast commitment to the values that define their calling.
• Career Opportunities
• Nonprofit Operations Manager
• Community Development Project Coordinator
• Faith-Based Institutional Administrator
• Strategic Program Analyst
• Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist
• Mission-Focused Business Consultant
• Resource Stewardship Coordinator
• Important Notices
• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Degree abbreviation | B.A. in Faith-Based Business Administration in Project Management
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years
• General education | 36 credit hours
• Business and management core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
• Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS101 | Introduction to Business Administration | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Composition | 3 | None
• MAT110 | Quantitative Business Analysis | 3 | None
• BUS101 | Introduction to Organizational Culture and Leadership | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS105 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | BUS101
• COM120 | Professional Communication | 3 | ENG101
• HIS150 | World History and Cultural Perspectives | 3 | None
• BUS130 | Business Ethics and Stewardship | 4 | BUS101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT201 | Principles of Project Management | 4 | BUS101
• BUS210 | Financial Accounting Fundamentals | 3 | MAT110
• PSY200 | Principles of Psychology | 3 | None
• MIN220 | Servant Leadership in Practice | 3 | THE101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT250 | Project Planning and Resource Management | 3 | MGT201
• BUS260 | Marketing and Community Engagement | 3 | BUS101
• SOC230 | Sociology of Community Development | 3 | None
• RES240 | Research Methods for Social Impact | 4 | MAT110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT301 | Advanced Project Scheduling and Risk | 3 | MGT250
• BUS310 | Budgeting and Financial Stewardship | 3 | BUS210
• MGT320 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 | BUS105
• HUM330 | Ethics in Global Development | 4 | BUS130
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT350 | Project Quality Assurance | 3 | MGT301
• BUS370 | Nonprofit Administration and Governance | 3 | BUS101
• BUS380 | Supply Chain and Logistics Management | 3 | MGT250
• RES390 | Data-Driven Organizational Change | 3 | RES240
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT401 | Leadership in Complex Organizations | 4 | MGT301
• BUS410 | Organizational Sustainability Strategies | 3 | BUS310
• MGT420 | Program Evaluation and Reporting | 3 | RES390
• BUS430 | Global Business Environment | 3 | BUS101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | Senior Status
• MGT450 | Ethical Management of Human Capital | 3 | MGT320
• BUS460 | Professional Development Seminar | 3 | Senior Status
• BUS470 | Management of Change and Innovation | 3 | MGT401