← Programs CatalogAuthoritative HBIU program data

degree · Master · v1

Master of Arts in Faith-Based Business, Management

Academic unitHBIU College of Business and Project ManagementTotal credits60Estimated duration2 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

M.A. in Faith-Based Business, Management

Total program length

60 graduate semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years of full-time study

Advanced Faith-Based Business, Management core

27 credit hours

Research, assessment, and program evaluation

12 credit hours

Professional application and field experience

12 credit hours

Graduate capstone requirement

9 credit hours

The Master of Arts in Faith-Based Business and Management is a graduate-level program designed to provide students with advanced competencies in organizational leadership, strategic decision-making, and ethical stewardship. The curriculum integrates rigorous business theory with frameworks of servant leadership and social responsibility, preparing professionals to navigate the complexities of contemporary management through an intentional values-based lens. By blending technical management skills with theological reflection, the program cultivates leaders capable of directing complex organizations with integrity and excellence.

Students in this program engage in comprehensive study across areas including human resource management, fiscal oversight, strategic organizational planning, and community development. The curriculum emphasizes the application of ethical governance models within diverse global and local institutional settings. Through collaborative inquiry and evidence-based practice, participants are equipped to foster organizational sustainability while upholding the principles of stewardship and ethical service.

The 60-credit master's program provides advanced preparation in Faith-Based Business, Management theory, human behavior, ethics, assessment awareness, research, program evaluation, crisis response, leadership, referral, and faith-based business, management-support services.

The graduate capstone may include: An applied research study; A community needs assessment; A faith-based business, management-support program; A professional training manual; A program-development and evaluation project; Another faculty-approved scholarly project.

The program is designed for completion within two academic years by students maintaining the University's prescribed full-time course load. Part-time students may require additional time.

Florida establishes a minimum of 24 semester credits beyond the bachelor's degree for a master's program. The University's 60-credit requirement is an institutional academic standard that exceeds that minimum.

Program Facts

Program facts

Degree abbreviation
M.A. in Faith-Based Business, Management
Total program length
60 graduate semester credit hours
Normal completion time
Two academic years of full-time study
Academic unit
HBIU College of Business and Project Management
Total credits
60
Duration
2 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Analyze complex organizational structures through the lens of ethical leadership and stewardship.
  • Design strategic management plans that optimize resources while prioritizing social and organizational sustainability.
  • Evaluate the impact of corporate governance on organizational culture and stakeholder relationships.
  • Integrate cross-disciplinary research to solve contemporary challenges in non-profit and community-based business environments.
  • Communicate professional management insights effectively to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop a personal leadership philosophy rooted in character formation and servant leadership principles.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • BUS500
  • Foundations of Organizational Management
  • 4
  • None
  • MGT510
  • Ethical Leadership and Governance
  • 4
  • None
  • RES520
  • Research Methods for Business
  • 3
  • None
  • COM530
  • Organizational Communication
  • 3
  • None
  • BUS500 — Foundations of Organizational Management: This course examines fundamental management theories and their application in diverse organizational settings. It explores the relationship between management practices and the pursuit of organizational mission. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT510 — Ethical Leadership and Governance: Students investigate models of governance and leadership, emphasizing the role of integrity and servant leadership in decision-making. Topics include ethical policy development and stakeholder management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • RES520 — Research Methods for Business: This course introduces qualitative and quantitative research methodologies essential for data-driven management and organizational assessment. Students develop skills in gathering and interpreting professional evidence. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM530 — Organizational Communication: An examination of internal and external communication strategies vital for transparency, outreach, and operational success. Emphasis is placed on messaging alignment with organizational identity. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • BUS540
  • Financial Stewardship and Resource Management
  • 4
  • BUS500
  • MGT550
  • Human Resource and Team Development
  • 4
  • BUS500
  • BUS560
  • Strategic Planning for Sustainability
  • 3
  • BUS500
  • SOC570
  • Community Engagement and Development
  • 3
  • None
  • BUS540 — Financial Stewardship and Resource Management: This course focuses on the principles of financial analysis, budgeting, and asset management from an ethical stewardship perspective. Students analyze fiscal health and long-term sustainability metrics. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT550 — Human Resource and Team Development: An exploration of human resource management focusing on recruitment, culture development, and talent empowerment. Students learn to build teams that reflect organizational values. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS560 — Strategic Planning for Sustainability: This course provides frameworks for long-range strategic planning and mission fulfillment in volatile markets. Students develop roadmaps for growth and institutional longevity. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC570 — Community Engagement and Development: This course examines the dynamics of community outreach and social engagement, emphasizing asset-based development and partnership building. Students analyze the impact of organizational presence in neighborhoods. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 3 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • BUS600
  • Global Business Environment
  • 4
  • BUS560
  • MGT610
  • Operations and Project Implementation
  • 4
  • BUS500
  • BUS620
  • Marketing for Social Impact
  • 3
  • COM530
  • MGT630
  • Conflict Resolution in Organizations
  • 3
  • MGT550
  • BUS600 — Global Business Environment: A study of international business practices and their intersection with local cultural contexts. Students explore cross-cultural negotiation and global outreach strategy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT610 — Operations and Project Implementation: Students master the technical aspects of project management, from execution to monitoring and evaluation. Focus is placed on efficiency and operational excellence in service delivery. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS620 — Marketing for Social Impact: An analysis of marketing communications focused on advancing organizational missions and fundraising. Students learn to communicate value propositions effectively to donors and beneficiaries. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT630 — Conflict Resolution in Organizations: This course introduces techniques for managing internal and external conflicts through constructive dialogue and reconciliation. Emphasis is placed on healing and relational restoration. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 4 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CAP690
  • Capstone Project: Strategic Integration
  • 6
  • RES520
  • BUS650
  • Advanced Legal and Regulatory Environments
  • 4
  • MGT510
  • MGT660
  • Innovation and Organizational Change
  • 3
  • BUS560
  • BUS670
  • Professional Leadership Seminar
  • 3
  • Completion of all other coursework
  • CAP690 — Capstone Project: Strategic Integration: The capstone project requires the synthesis of all previous learning into a final scholarly project addressing a real-world management issue. Students defend their research and strategic proposals before faculty. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS650 — Advanced Legal and Regulatory Environments: This course reviews the legal and regulatory frameworks governing nonprofit and business entities. Emphasis is placed on compliance, risk mitigation, and ethical administration. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT660 — Innovation and Organizational Change: Students analyze the processes of institutional change and the role of innovation in sustaining organizational life cycles. Focus is placed on leading through transition. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS670 — Professional Leadership Seminar: This seminar facilitates final reflection on the intersection of professional practice, ethical character, and personal calling. Students develop a professional development portfolio. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Candidates are required to submit a statement of intent detailing their professional experience and commitment to integrating leadership development with ethical and community-oriented values. Thesis or Capstone Project The Master of Arts Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience for the degree, requiring students to synthesize the theoretical and practical knowledge gained throughout the program. Students will design and conduct a research-based project that addresses a substantive challenge within a specific organizational context. The scope includes rigorous data analysis, strategic planning, and the articulation of an implementation framework that reflects both business acumen and the principles of servant leadership. This project provides an opportunity for students to apply their understanding of biblical stewardship and ethical reasoning to real-world scenarios. By focusing on organizational growth, social impact, and mission alignment, students demonstrate their ability to provide leadership that is both academically sound and deeply rooted in a commitment to community service. The project must produce a comprehensive final report and presentation that showcases professional competence and a demonstrated readiness for ethical leadership.

Protected Curriculum

Complete program outline available after verification

Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • Graduation requires the successful completion of 60 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. In addition to rigorous academic coursework, students must successfully defend their Capstone Project, demonstrating mastery of the program's learning objectives and the ability to apply ethical principles to practical management problems.
  • Beyond academic and technical achievement, candidates must evidence ongoing spiritual formation and a commitment to professional integrity. This includes active engagement in program-facilitated community service initiatives and periodic reflection on the integration of faith and practice within their professional development. The attainment of the degree signifies not only a command of business management disciplines but also a commitment to serving the common good through responsible stewardship and excellence in leadership.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Nonprofit Executive Director
  • Organizational Development Consultant
  • Strategic Operations Manager
  • Community Relations Director
  • Human Resources Strategist
  • Faith-Based Program Coordinator
  • Social Entrepreneur
  • 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 | M.A. in Faith-Based Business, Management
  • Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
  • Advanced Faith-Based Business, Management core | 27 credit hours
  • Research, assessment, and program evaluation | 12 credit hours
  • Professional application and field experience | 12 credit hours
  • Graduate capstone requirement | 9 credit hours
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS500 | Foundations of Organizational Management | 4 | None
  • MGT510 | Ethical Leadership and Governance | 4 | None
  • RES520 | Research Methods for Business | 3 | None
  • COM530 | Organizational Communication | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS540 | Financial Stewardship and Resource Management | 4 | BUS500
  • MGT550 | Human Resource and Team Development | 4 | BUS500
  • BUS560 | Strategic Planning for Sustainability | 3 | BUS500
  • SOC570 | Community Engagement and Development | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS600 | Global Business Environment | 4 | BUS560
  • MGT610 | Operations and Project Implementation | 4 | BUS500
  • BUS620 | Marketing for Social Impact | 3 | COM530
  • MGT630 | Conflict Resolution in Organizations | 3 | MGT550
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP690 | Capstone Project: Strategic Integration | 6 | RES520
  • BUS650 | Advanced Legal and Regulatory Environments | 4 | MGT510
  • MGT660 | Innovation and Organizational Change | 3 | BUS560
  • BUS670 | Professional Leadership Seminar | 3 | Completion of all other coursework

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Nonprofit Executive Director
  • Organizational Development Consultant
  • Strategic Operations Manager
  • Community Relations Director
  • Human Resources Strategist
  • Faith-Based Program Coordinator
  • Social Entrepreneur

Additional Official Information

Additional source information

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 | M.A. in Faith-Based Business, Management
  • Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
  • Advanced Faith-Based Business, Management core | 27 credit hours
  • Research, assessment, and program evaluation | 12 credit hours
  • Professional application and field experience | 12 credit hours
  • Graduate capstone requirement | 9 credit hours
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS500 | Foundations of Organizational Management | 4 | None
  • MGT510 | Ethical Leadership and Governance | 4 | None
  • RES520 | Research Methods for Business | 3 | None
  • COM530 | Organizational Communication | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS540 | Financial Stewardship and Resource Management | 4 | BUS500
  • MGT550 | Human Resource and Team Development | 4 | BUS500
  • BUS560 | Strategic Planning for Sustainability | 3 | BUS500
  • SOC570 | Community Engagement and Development | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS600 | Global Business Environment | 4 | BUS560
  • MGT610 | Operations and Project Implementation | 4 | BUS500
  • BUS620 | Marketing for Social Impact | 3 | COM530
  • MGT630 | Conflict Resolution in Organizations | 3 | MGT550
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP690 | Capstone Project: Strategic Integration | 6 | RES520
  • BUS650 | Advanced Legal and Regulatory Environments | 4 | MGT510
  • MGT660 | Innovation and Organizational Change | 3 | BUS560
  • BUS670 | Professional Leadership Seminar | 3 | Completion of all other coursework