Certificate in Faith Based Process Control Engineer (Mining, Metals) – AI Integrated - Stewardship, Ethical Mining Track

Total program length

18 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Six to nine months

General education

Not required

Professional application courses

3 credit hours

Academic unit

HBIU College of Earth Science and Industrial Technology

Total credits

18

Duration

1 years

• Analyze complex process control systems to optimize operational efficiency in mining and metal manufacturing.
• Integrate artificial intelligence frameworks to enhance predictive maintenance and resource allocation in industrial settings.
• Evaluate mining and extraction processes through the lens of environmental stewardship and ethical resource management.
• Design operational strategies that demonstrate servant leadership and commitment to worker safety and community wellbeing.
• Communicate technical data and ethical impacts effectively to diverse stakeholders within the industrial sector.
• Apply biblical principles of integrity and accountability to solve engineering dilemmas in the workplace.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG101
• Industrial Ethics and Stewardship
• 2
• None
• MAT201
• Applied Statistics for Process Control
• 3
• None
• BUS110
• Principles of Servant Leadership
• 3
• None
• MGT205
• Industrial Automation Fundamentals
• 3
• None
• ENG101 — Industrial Ethics and Stewardship: This course examines ethical theories in the context of industrial production and the stewardship of natural resources. Students explore how to apply foundational ethical concepts to modern mining and metal processing challenges. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MAT201 — Applied Statistics for Process Control: This course covers statistical methods essential for monitoring and controlling industrial processes in mining environments. Students learn to interpret data to maintain system stability and output quality. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS110 — Principles of Servant Leadership: This course explores the philosophy of servant leadership as a framework for managing industrial teams and resources. Students learn to prioritize the needs of others and the long-term health of the organization. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT205 — Industrial Automation Fundamentals: This course provides an introduction to the hardware and software used in modern mining automation. Students analyze control loops and system integration techniques. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT310
• AI Integration in Mining Operations
• 2
• MGT205
• HUM305
• Social Responsibility in Global Industry
• 2
• ENG101
• RES400
• Industrial Research Methods
• 1
• MAT201
• CAP450
• Capstone: Ethical AI Industrial Design
• 2
• All semester 1 and 2 core courses
• MGT310 — AI Integration in Mining Operations: This course examines the application of artificial intelligence to optimize complex extraction and refinement processes. Students explore the benefits and risks of autonomous systems in mining. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM305 — Social Responsibility in Global Industry: This course investigates the social, cultural, and environmental impacts of mining on local and global communities. Students assess strategies for maintaining transparent and just industrial practices. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES400 — Industrial Research Methods: This course provides the research techniques necessary to conduct rigorous analysis of industrial systems and ethical practices. Students prepare for their final project by developing a research question. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP450 — Capstone: Ethical AI Industrial Design: This culminating project requires students to design an AI-optimized process control system that adheres to ethical stewardship standards. Students integrate their technical skills and faith-based values into a final presentation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with a demonstrated proficiency in mathematics and basic science coursework. Prospective students are required to submit official transcripts and a personal statement outlining their interest in the intersection of industrial technology, AI ethics, and faith-informed professional practice. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final academic demonstration of the student's mastery in integrating technical engineering proficiency with ethical and faith-informed decision-making. Students are tasked with designing a comprehensive process control optimization plan for a simulated mining operation that prioritizes safety, minimal environmental disruption, and equitable labor practices. This project requires students to evaluate industrial scenarios using a Christian framework of creation stewardship, ensuring that AI-integrated solutions align with the long-term health of both the earth and the communities affected by mining operations. Expected deliverables include a technical design document, an AI implementation report, and a reflective analysis on the ethical implications of their proposed industrial interventions. Through this project, students demonstrate not only their technical competence but also their development as character-driven leaders prepared to serve with integrity. By connecting academic rigor with the practice of stewardship, the project prepares students to serve in their future professional environments with a commitment to both operational success and the common good. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

• Graduation requires the successful completion of 18 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. In addition to technical coursework, students must demonstrate proficiency in the integration of faith and practice through the satisfactory completion of the Capstone Project and documented participation in institutional spiritual formation activities. These requirements ensure that graduates possess both the professional readiness for industry roles and the internal moral foundation necessary for ethical, servant-led service. Students are also expected to demonstrate a commitment to community engagement and ethical integrity throughout their tenure in the program. Final review by faculty ensures that each candidate has achieved a balance of academic excellence and spiritual maturity, reflecting the values of HBI University in their potential service to the broader public and nonprofit sectors. This synthesis of knowledge and character ensures graduates are prepared to contribute thoughtfully and responsibly to their professional fields. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Career Opportunities
• Industrial Automation Technician
• Process Control Systems Specialist
• Mining Resource Stewardship Coordinator
• AI Operations Analyst for Industrial Applications
• Ethical Supply Chain Liaison
• Industrial Sustainability Consultant
• Operations Manager in Mining and Metals
• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
• Credential abbreviation | Certificate in Faith Based Process Control Engineer (Mining, Metals) – AI Integrated - Stewardship, Ethical Mining Track
• Total program length | 18 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Six to nine months
• General education | Not required
• Foundational faith-based process control engineer courses | 12 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 3 credit hours
• Final applied project | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Industrial Ethics and Stewardship | 2 | None
• MAT201 | Applied Statistics for Process Control | 3 | None
• BUS110 | Principles of Servant Leadership | 3 | None
• MGT205 | Industrial Automation Fundamentals | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT310 | AI Integration in Mining Operations | 2 | MGT205
• HUM305 | Social Responsibility in Global Industry | 2 | ENG101
• RES400 | Industrial Research Methods | 1 | MAT201
• CAP450 | Capstone: Ethical AI Industrial Design | 2 | All semester 1 and 2 core courses