Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Human Resources

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Human Resources

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 Economics

Total credits

120

Duration

4 years

• Analyze complex human resource challenges using evidence-based management theories and ethical reasoning.
• Evaluate organizational compensation and benefit systems through the lens of stewardship and fiscal responsibility.
• Develop strategic talent acquisition and retention plans that prioritize employee growth and organizational stability.
• Integrate principles of servant leadership to mediate organizational conflicts and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Design inclusive performance management systems that promote accountability and professional development.
• Communicate organizational policy and legal requirements with clarity, transparency, and professional sensitivity.
• Apply biblical perspectives on labor, justice, and human value to modern business practices.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS101
• Principles of Management
• 4
• None
• ENG101
• Academic Writing and Composition
• 3
• None
• BUS101
• Foundations of Personal and Professional Development
• 3
• None
• MAT110
• Quantitative Business Analysis
• 3
• None
• BUS101 — Principles of Management: An introduction to the functions of management including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within an organization. Students examine how these functions impact organizational efficiency and character. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ENG101 — Academic Writing and Composition: Focuses on the development of academic writing skills, emphasizing critical reading and rhetorical strategies. Students practice organizing arguments for clear professional communication. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS101 — Foundations of Personal and Professional Development: This course explores the theories of individual growth, professional identity, and self-regulation in the workplace. It emphasizes the development of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills necessary for effective organizational functioning. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MAT110 — Quantitative Business Analysis: Provides an overview of basic mathematical and statistical methods used to analyze organizational data. Emphasis is placed on accuracy and ethical data presentation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS120
• Organizational Behavior
• 4
• BUS101
• SOC105
• Foundations of Sociology
• 3
• None
• COM150
• Interpersonal Communication
• 3
• None
• CHR120
• Ethics and Character Development
• 3
• None
• BUS120 — Organizational Behavior: Examines individual and group behavior in organizational settings, focusing on motivation, leadership, and team dynamics. Theoretical concepts are applied to enhance workplace health. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC105 — Foundations of Sociology: An introduction to sociological perspectives on human social interaction and community structures. Students evaluate the role of social systems in shaping institutional life. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM150 — Interpersonal Communication: Develops essential communication skills for diverse interpersonal contexts within the workplace. Emphasis is placed on active listening and conflict resolution. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CHR120 — Ethics and Character Development: Explores philosophical and biblical foundations for ethical decision-making in the modern world. Students examine the relationship between virtue and professional practice. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 3 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT201
• Human Resource Fundamentals
• 4
• BUS101
• PSY210
• Psychology of Motivation
• 3
• SOC105
• BUS230
• Legal Issues in Human Resources
• 3
• MGT201
• HIS200
• History of Nonprofits and Service
• 3
• None
• MGT201 — Human Resource Fundamentals: A comprehensive overview of human resource functions including recruitment, training, and personnel administration. Students discuss the importance of integrity in managing human capital. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PSY210 — Psychology of Motivation: Investigates psychological theories regarding the internal and external factors that drive human performance. Students apply these theories to promote healthy organizational habits. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS230 — Legal Issues in Human Resources: Provides an overview of employment law, labor regulations, and ethical compliance requirements. Emphasis is placed on fair treatment and transparency. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HIS200 — History of Nonprofits and Service: Examines the historical development and social impact of nonprofit and community-based organizations. Students reflect on the legacy of service in society. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 4 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT250
• Talent Acquisition and Selection
• 4
• MGT201
• BUS260
• Financial Stewardship for Organizations
• 3
• MAT110
• COU205
• Crisis Management and Mediation
• 3
• COM150
• HUM210
• Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
• 3
• None
• MGT250 — Talent Acquisition and Selection: Covers strategies for recruiting, screening, and onboarding new employees in a fair and effective manner. Students focus on identifying talent that aligns with organizational values. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS260 — Financial Stewardship for Organizations: Introduces basic budgeting, financial reporting, and the concept of stewardship in organizational resource management. Students learn to manage finances with transparency. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COU205 — Crisis Management and Mediation: Provides skills for managing workplace conflicts and sensitive employee situations with empathy and wisdom. Emphasis is on restoring harmony through communication. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM210 — Cultural Diversity in the Workplace: Explores the importance of fostering an inclusive environment that values individual perspectives and diverse backgrounds. Students practice cultural humility. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 5 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT301
• Compensation and Benefits Management
• 4
• MGT201
• BUS310
• Strategic Leadership
• 3
• BUS101
• RES305
• Research Methods for Organizational Change
• 3
• MAT110
• MIN300
• Community Outreach and Engagement
• 3
• None
• MGT301 — Compensation and Benefits Management: Examines the design of equitable salary structures and benefit programs that reward contribution. Students explore the concept of fair labor practices. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS310 — Strategic Leadership: Focuses on the practice of servant leadership in organizational environments, emphasizing mentorship and mission alignment. Students develop their personal leadership philosophy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES305 — Research Methods for Organizational Change: Introduces qualitative and quantitative research techniques for evaluating organizational health and performance. Students learn to conduct ethical assessments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN300 — Community Outreach and Engagement: Examines how organizations can effectively engage and serve their local communities through volunteerism and partnerships. Students analyze the impact of public service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 6 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT350
• Performance Management Systems
• 4
• MGT201
• BUS370
• Organizational Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
• 3
• CHR120
• EDU320
• Training and Development
• 3
• MGT201
• BUS350
• Resource Management and Sustainability
• 3
• THE101
• MGT350 — Performance Management Systems: Provides strategies for evaluating employee performance and providing constructive, development-focused feedback. Emphasis is on growth-oriented assessment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS370 — Organizational Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility: Explores the ethical dimensions of corporate activities and the responsibility of organizations to society. Students evaluate sustainability and transparency. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• EDU320 — Training and Development: Covers the instructional design process for employee professional development and training programs. Students learn to foster a culture of continuous learning. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS350 — Resource Management and Sustainability: This course focuses on the ethical management of financial, physical, and human resources within organizational settings. Students will analyze budgeting, asset allocation, and sustainable practices for long-term operational health. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 7 — Year 4
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT401
• Advanced Human Resource Strategy
• 4
• MGT301
• BUS420
• Management of Nonprofit Entities
• 3
• BUS310
• PSY410
• Employee Well-being and Health
• 3
• PSY210
• ELECTIVE400
• Professional Elective
• 3
• Department Approval
• MGT401 — Advanced Human Resource Strategy: Integrates all HR functional areas into a cohesive strategic framework aligned with organizational objectives. Students refine their analytical and decision-making skills. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS420 — Management of Nonprofit Entities: Focuses on the unique administrative challenges faced by mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is placed on balancing operational constraints with noble goals. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PSY410 — Employee Well-being and Health: Explores best practices for supporting the physical and psychological well-being of the workforce. Students learn to foster balance and wellness in the workplace. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ELECTIVE400 — Professional Elective: A specialized course selected to complement the student's career objectives in human resource management. Students explore contemporary topics in the field. 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
• BUS450
• Global Trends in Employment
• 3
• MGT401
• BUS460
• Professional Ethics Seminar
• 3
• CHR120
• ELECTIVE410
• Advanced Professional Elective
• 3
• Department Approval
• CAP490 — Senior Capstone Project: The culminating project where students apply their knowledge to a significant organizational consulting challenge. Requires integration of ethical stewardship and faith-informed leadership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS450 — Global Trends in Employment: Examines current global trends in labor markets, technology, and cultural shifts affecting HR management. Students evaluate the ethics of cross-cultural human capital management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS460 — Professional Ethics Seminar: A concluding seminar on the complexities of professional life and maintaining integrity in secular or faith-based organizations. Students reflect on their future service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ELECTIVE410 — Advanced Professional Elective: Advanced elective allowing students to tailor their learning to specific areas of organizational interest. Focus is on application and practical skill development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Prospective students must provide evidence of high school graduation or the successful completion of a General Educational Development (GED) test. Candidates are evaluated based on their cumulative academic record, demonstrating a commitment to rigorous study and a capacity for collegiate-level engagement. Applicants are also required to submit a personal statement articulating their commitment to ethical service, character development, and academic success within a faith-based environment. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience for the Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Human Resources, requiring students to synthesize their learning through a comprehensive organizational consulting project. Students are tasked with identifying a real-world human resource challenge, analyzing the situation through the lens of ethical reasoning and servant leadership, and proposing a sustainable, mission-aligned solution. This project necessitates the integration of administrative technical skills with a commitment to biblical stewardship, ensuring that the proposed interventions honor both the organization’s mission and the dignity of the individuals involved. The project is weighted at 4 credit hours and emphasizes the transition from academic theory to applied practice. Students must produce a formal professional report and deliver a presentation that reflects their mastery of the subject matter, demonstrating their capacity to lead with integrity and character in complex organizational contexts.

• To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Human Resources, students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Graduation serves as both a recognition of academic achievement and a testament to the development of personal character and spiritual maturity throughout the program. Students are expected to demonstrate consistent engagement in community service and institutional spiritual formation activities, ensuring that their technical knowledge is paired with a compassionate, service-oriented heart. Successful completion of the Senior Capstone Project is mandatory, symbolizing the student's readiness to integrate their faith-informed worldviews with professional excellence. Ultimately, candidates must demonstrate not only intellectual competence but also the ethical integrity required to serve in diverse and demanding organizational settings with humility and commitment to the common good.
• Career Opportunities
• Human Resources Coordinator
• Employee Relations Specialist
• Nonprofit Talent Manager
• Benefits and Compensation Administrator
• Organizational Development Consultant
• Volunteer Services Manager
• Church Administrative Director
• 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 Human Resources
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years
• General education | 36 credit hours
• Faith-Based Human Resources core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
• Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS101 | Principles of Management | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Composition | 3 | None
• BUS101 | Foundations of Personal and Professional Development | 3 | None
• MAT110 | Quantitative Business Analysis | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS120 | Organizational Behavior | 4 | BUS101
• SOC105 | Foundations of Sociology | 3 | None
• COM150 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
• CHR120 | Ethics and Character Development | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT201 | Human Resource Fundamentals | 4 | BUS101
• PSY210 | Psychology of Motivation | 3 | SOC105
• BUS230 | Legal Issues in Human Resources | 3 | MGT201
• HIS200 | History of Nonprofits and Service | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT250 | Talent Acquisition and Selection | 4 | MGT201
• BUS260 | Financial Stewardship for Organizations | 3 | MAT110
• COU205 | Crisis Management and Mediation | 3 | COM150
• HUM210 | Cultural Diversity in the Workplace | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT301 | Compensation and Benefits Management | 4 | MGT201
• BUS310 | Strategic Leadership | 3 | BUS101
• RES305 | Research Methods for Organizational Change | 3 | MAT110
• MIN300 | Community Outreach and Engagement | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT350 | Performance Management Systems | 4 | MGT201
• BUS370 | Organizational Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 | CHR120
• EDU320 | Training and Development | 3 | MGT201
• BUS350 | Resource Management and Sustainability | 3 | THE101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT401 | Advanced Human Resource Strategy | 4 | MGT301
• BUS420 | Management of Nonprofit Entities | 3 | BUS310
• PSY410 | Employee Well-being and Health | 3 | PSY210
• ELECTIVE400 | Professional Elective | 3 | Department Approval
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | Senior Status
• BUS450 | Global Trends in Employment | 3 | MGT401
• BUS460 | Professional Ethics Seminar | 3 | CHR120
• ELECTIVE410 | Advanced Professional Elective | 3 | Department Approval