Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Project Management, Non-Profit Project Administration

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Project Management, Non-Profit Project Administration

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

• Apply project management methodologies to design and execute efficient non-profit operational workflows.
• Evaluate the financial health and sustainability of non-profit initiatives through ethical fiscal stewardship.
• Analyze the influence of servant leadership principles on organizational culture and team productivity.
• Design strategic communication plans that engage diverse stakeholders and support organizational missions.
• Integrate ethical reasoning and social responsibility into the decision-making processes of project administration.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the application of software and analytical tools relevant to project tracking.
• Develop comprehensive project proposals that align programmatic goals with donor expectations and community needs.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS101
• Principles of Management
• 4
• None
• ENG101
• Academic Writing and Research
• 3
• None
• PHI110
• Foundations of Professional Ethics
• 3
• None
• MAT150
• Business Statistics
• 3
• None
• BUS101 — Principles of Management: An introduction to management functions including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in organizational settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ENG101 — Academic Writing and Research: Focuses on the fundamentals of effective written communication and formal research methods. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PHI110 — Foundations of Professional Ethics: This course examines the moral frameworks and decision-making processes inherent in professional conduct and organizational responsibility. Students analyze diverse ethical dilemmas and develop strategies for maintaining integrity within a business environment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MAT150 — Business Statistics: An introductory course in statistical analysis for business decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS110
• Introduction to Non-Profit Sector
• 4
• BUS101
• PSY120
• Principles of Psychology
• 3
• None
• COM120
• Organizational Communication
• 3
• ENG101
• HIS130
• History of Social Service
• 3
• None
• BUS110 — Introduction to Non-Profit Sector: Overview of the history, scope, and operational dynamics of the non-profit sector. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PSY120 — Principles of Psychology: Examines human behavior, motivation, and developmental processes in group settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM120 — Organizational Communication: Explores effective interpersonal and professional communication strategies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HIS130 — History of Social Service: A survey of the development of social welfare and charitable institutions throughout history. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 3 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS201
• Financial Stewardship for Non-Profits
• 4
• MAT150
• MGT210
• Human Resource Management
• 3
• BUS101
• SOC215
• Community Dynamics
• 3
• PSY120
• RES200
• Research Methods
• 3
• MAT150
• BUS201 — Financial Stewardship for Non-Profits: Covers fund accounting, budgeting, and fiscal transparency in non-profit contexts. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT210 — Human Resource Management: Addresses the recruitment, training, and management of volunteers and staff. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC215 — Community Dynamics: Analyzes social structures and the role of organizational engagement in community development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES200 — Research Methods: Introduces qualitative and quantitative research techniques for program evaluation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 4 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS250
• Project Management Fundamentals
• 4
• BUS101
• MIN220
• Servant Leadership
• 3
• THE110
• BUS260
• Strategic Planning
• 3
• BUS101
• HUM250
• Cultural Diversity and Inclusion
• 3
• SOC215
• BUS250 — Project Management Fundamentals: Examines project life cycles, scope management, and timeline development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN220 — Servant Leadership: Deep study of leadership philosophies focusing on service as the primary organizational goal. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS260 — Strategic Planning: Focuses on vision articulation and long-term organizational goal setting. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM250 — Cultural Diversity and Inclusion: Examines cultural competence in service delivery and organizational staffing. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 5 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS310
• Operations Management
• 4
• BUS250
• BUS320
• Resource Development and Fundraising
• 3
• BUS201
• MGT330
• Risk Management and Compliance
• 3
• BUS250
• COM310
• Grant Writing and Proposal Development
• 3
• ENG101
• BUS310 — Operations Management: Focuses on logistics, efficiency, and organizational service delivery systems. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS320 — Resource Development and Fundraising: Strategies for diverse donor engagement and long-term funding sustainability. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT330 — Risk Management and Compliance: Identifies legal and operational risks within non-profit environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM310 — Grant Writing and Proposal Development: Advanced training in formal proposal writing for philanthropic support. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 6 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS350
• Information Technology for Administration
• 4
• BUS250
• BUS360
• Non-Profit Marketing
• 3
• BUS260
• MGT370
• Organizational Behavior
• 3
• BUS101
• BUS330
• Professional Development and Career Strategy
• 3
• THE110
• BUS350 — Information Technology for Administration: Utilizing data management systems for tracking project metrics and reporting. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS360 — Non-Profit Marketing: Explores ethical brand management and messaging for non-profit outreach. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT370 — Organizational Behavior: Study of dynamics, conflict resolution, and team building within complex systems. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS330 — Professional Development and Career Strategy: This course focuses on personal growth, career mapping, and the alignment of professional skills with long-term organizational goals. Students assess their strengths and professional competencies to effectively contribute to non-profit environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 7 — Year 4
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS410
• Advanced Project Implementation
• 4
• BUS310
• BUS420
• Program Evaluation and Assessment
• 3
• RES200
• MGT430
• Policy and Governance
• 3
• BUS110
• ELECT1
• Professional Elective I
• 3
• None
• BUS410 — Advanced Project Implementation: Practical application of methodologies to ongoing complex organizational projects. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS420 — Program Evaluation and Assessment: Tools and techniques for measuring project efficacy and impact outcomes. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT430 — Policy and Governance: Examines the role of boards of directors and regulatory compliance in non-profits. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ELECT1 — Professional Elective I: An elective course focusing on specific interest areas within project management. 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
• Completion of 100+ credits
• BUS450
• Seminar in Organizational Leadership
• 3
• MGT370
• BUS460
• Change Management
• 3
• BUS260
• ELECT2
• Professional Elective II
• 3
• None
• CAP490 — Senior Capstone Project: The culminating project where students design, execute, and evaluate a real-world administrative project. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS450 — Seminar in Organizational Leadership: Synthesizes leadership concepts for transitioning into the non-profit workforce. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS460 — Change Management: Strategies for leading organizational transformation and adapting to new environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ELECT2 — Professional Elective II: A second elective course allowing for additional study in related management domains. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must provide official documentation of a high school diploma or recognized equivalent, demonstrating a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Prospective students are expected to show evidence of commitment to service and leadership through a personal statement, reflecting their interest in the non-profit sector and their potential for engaging in rigorous academic inquiry within a faith-based environment. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the final, integrative academic experience for candidates in this program, requiring students to plan, execute, and evaluate a major project for a community or faith-based non-profit entity. This experience necessitates the application of all acquired skills—from strategic budgeting and resource allocation to team coordination—within a real-world administrative context, worth 4 credit hours of focused study. Students must demonstrate technical mastery while documenting their adherence to principles of ethical stewardship and servant leadership throughout the project lifecycle. The project culminates in a formal report and oral presentation that bridges the divide between professional academic work and moral character development. By aligning their project objectives with the mission of a host organization, students demonstrate their ability to apply a Christian worldview to complex problem-solving. This final project serves as a testament to the student's preparedness to serve as an agent of positive change, exhibiting both the professional competence and the spiritual maturity required for effective work in the non-profit sector. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

• To graduate, students must complete the 120-credit hour curriculum with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Graduation is contingent upon the successful defense of the Senior Capstone Project and consistent engagement in designated community service and spiritual formation activities required by the institution. Students must demonstrate that their academic progress is matched by a growth in ethical integrity, ensuring they are prepared for a life of vocation-based service.
• Students are expected to fulfill institutional requirements regarding character development and chapel attendance, which serve as foundational pillars of the academic experience. These requirements ensure that graduates leave the university not only with the technical skills necessary for successful administration but also with a solidified commitment to living out their values through professional practice. Readiness for graduation is marked by the alignment of professional competence with a demonstrated heart for communal service and faith-informed leadership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Career Opportunities
• Non-Profit Program Coordinator
• Community Outreach Administrator
• Grant Management Specialist
• Social Impact Project Analyst
• Faith-Based Initiative Director
• Resource Development Manager
• Volunteer Services Administrator
• 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 Project Management, Non-Profit Project Administration
• 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 | Principles of Management | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 | None
• PHI110 | Foundations of Professional Ethics | 3 | None
• MAT150 | Business Statistics | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS110 | Introduction to Non-Profit Sector | 4 | BUS101
• PSY120 | Principles of Psychology | 3 | None
• COM120 | Organizational Communication | 3 | ENG101
• HIS130 | History of Social Service | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS201 | Financial Stewardship for Non-Profits | 4 | MAT150
• MGT210 | Human Resource Management | 3 | BUS101
• SOC215 | Community Dynamics | 3 | PSY120
• RES200 | Research Methods | 3 | MAT150
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS250 | Project Management Fundamentals | 4 | BUS101
• MIN220 | Servant Leadership | 3 | THE110
• BUS260 | Strategic Planning | 3 | BUS101
• HUM250 | Cultural Diversity and Inclusion | 3 | SOC215
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS310 | Operations Management | 4 | BUS250
• BUS320 | Resource Development and Fundraising | 3 | BUS201
• MGT330 | Risk Management and Compliance | 3 | BUS250
• COM310 | Grant Writing and Proposal Development | 3 | ENG101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS350 | Information Technology for Administration | 4 | BUS250
• BUS360 | Non-Profit Marketing | 3 | BUS260
• MGT370 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | BUS101
• BUS330 | Professional Development and Career Strategy | 3 | THE110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS410 | Advanced Project Implementation | 4 | BUS310
• BUS420 | Program Evaluation and Assessment | 3 | RES200
• MGT430 | Policy and Governance | 3 | BUS110
• ELECT1 | Professional Elective I | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | Completion of 100+ credits
• BUS450 | Seminar in Organizational Leadership | 3 | MGT370
• BUS460 | Change Management | 3 | BUS260
• ELECT2 | Professional Elective II | 3 | None