Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Project Management Specialization in Organizational Leadership

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Project Management Specialization in Organizational Leadership

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 complex organizational structures to identify opportunities for improved project efficiency.
• Evaluate project management methodologies through the lens of ethical stewardship and sustainability.
• Demonstrate advanced communication skills required to lead multidisciplinary teams across diverse settings.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that integrate resource allocation with long-term strategic objectives.
• Apply theories of servant leadership to resolve interpersonal conflicts and build organizational culture.
• Synthesize academic research with practical applications to address real-world management challenges.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG101
• English Composition I
• 3
• None
• MAT101
• Quantitative Reasoning
• 3
• None
• HIS110
• Foundations of Ethical Thought
• 3
• None
• BUS105
• Introduction to Business Management
• 4
• None
• ENG101 — English Composition I: Focuses on the development of clear, academic writing and analytical reading skills. Students learn to construct persuasive arguments and summarize scholarly sources. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MAT101 — Quantitative Reasoning: Introduces statistical methods and logical problem-solving techniques for data analysis. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of numerical evidence in business. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HIS110 — Foundations of Ethical Thought: Examines the historical development of ethical frameworks within western society. Students analyze how philosophical ideals influence contemporary decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS105 — Introduction to Business Management: Provides an overview of organizational structures, management functions, and operational goals. Students explore the fundamental aspects of business administration. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG102
• English Composition II
• 3
• ENG101
• PSY110
• Introduction to Psychology
• 3
• None
• COM105
• Professional Communication
• 3
• None
• BUS120
• Principles of Financial Stewardship
• 4
• None
• ENG102 — English Composition II: Builds on introductory composition with a focus on formal research writing and academic discourse. Students refine their ability to integrate secondary evidence into professional documents. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PSY110 — Introduction to Psychology: Surveys the foundational principles of human behavior, cognition, and motivation. Emphasis is placed on understanding interpersonal dynamics. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM105 — Professional Communication: Teaches effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques for professional environments. Students develop skills in public speaking and workplace correspondence. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS120 — Principles of Financial Stewardship: Covers basic accounting principles and budgeting practices for organizations. Emphasis is placed on the ethical management of financial resources. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 3 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT201
• Project Lifecycle Management
• 4
• BUS105
• SOC210
• Sociology of Organizations
• 3
• None
• SOC201
• Sociology of Public Service and Career Development
• 3
• None
• BUS210
• Business Ethics and Compliance
• 3
• None
• MGT201 — Project Lifecycle Management: Introduces the stages of project management, from initiation to closure. Students learn to use industry-standard tools for planning and monitoring. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC210 — Sociology of Organizations: Explores how organizations function within society and the impact of social structures on group behavior. Students examine community dynamics and institutional roles. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC201 — Sociology of Public Service and Career Development: This course explores the sociological foundations of professional service and the integration of personal values within various career sectors. Students examine historical and theoretical frameworks regarding the role of work in societal development and individual well-being. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS210 — Business Ethics and Compliance: Studies the legal and ethical requirements for managing institutional resources. Students review common dilemmas and strategies for moral consistency. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 4 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT250
• Organizational Leadership Theory
• 3
• MGT201
• RES200
• Introduction to Research Methods
• 4
• MAT101
• BUS250
• Human Resource Management
• 3
• None
• HUM210
• Cultural Awareness in Management
• 3
• None
• MGT250 — Organizational Leadership Theory: Examines models of leadership, including servant, transactional, and transformational styles. Students evaluate leadership effectiveness in various organizational settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES200 — Introduction to Research Methods: Introduces qualitative and quantitative research designs for organizational analysis. Students learn to collect and interpret data for decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS250 — Human Resource Management: Explores the acquisition, development, and retention of staff in professional organizations. Focuses on the ethics of personnel management and team building. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM210 — Cultural Awareness in Management: Studies the importance of cultural competence in diverse working environments. Students develop strategies for inclusive leadership and community engagement. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 5 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT301
• Advanced Project Scheduling
• 4
• MGT201
• EDU310
• Developmental Leadership
• 3
• MGT250
• BUS315
• Strategic Planning for Nonprofits
• 3
• BUS105
• COM305
• Organizational Conflict Resolution
• 3
• COM105
• MGT301 — Advanced Project Scheduling: Focuses on technical proficiency in project scheduling, risk assessment, and resource management. Students simulate complex project scenarios and mitigations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• EDU310 — Developmental Leadership: Covers strategies for coaching, mentoring, and developing staff capacity. Emphasizes the role of the leader in fostering growth. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS315 — Strategic Planning for Nonprofits: Discusses strategic visioning and goal setting in the nonprofit sector. Students apply management principles to mission-driven outcomes. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM305 — Organizational Conflict Resolution: Provides techniques for managing workplace disputes and fostering collaboration. Students learn negotiation and mediation skills based on ethical principles. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 6 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT350
• Financial Management for Projects
• 3
• BUS120
• MGT360
• Change Management
• 4
• MGT250
• RES305
• Data-Driven Organizational Analysis
• 3
• RES200
• MGT310
• Principles of Adaptive Leadership and Personal Development
• 3
• THE201
• MGT350 — Financial Management for Projects: Focuses on capital budgeting, cost estimation, and financial performance tracking within projects. Students integrate fiscal responsibility with project requirements. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT360 — Change Management: Examines strategies for navigating organizational transitions and fostering adaptability. Students explore psychological and structural aspects of change. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES305 — Data-Driven Organizational Analysis: Advances research skills through the analysis of organizational performance data. Students learn to present findings for stakeholders. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT310 — Principles of Adaptive Leadership and Personal Development: This course investigates the psychological and behavioral foundations of effective leadership and individual professional growth. Students analyze leadership theories, self-reflection practices, and interpersonal development strategies necessary for managing complex organizational environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 7 — Year 4
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT401
• Global Project Management
• 3
• MGT301
• MGT420
• Team Dynamics and Motivation
• 3
• MGT360
• BUS410
• Operations and Logistics Management
• 4
• BUS105
• EDU405
• Professional Ethics in Practice
• 3
• BUS210
• MGT401 — Global Project Management: Explores the complexities of managing projects across different geographical and cultural contexts. Emphasizes global ethical considerations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT420 — Team Dynamics and Motivation: Analyzes the psychology of group work and effective team leadership in high-pressure environments. Students design strategies for sustained motivation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS410 — Operations and Logistics Management: Covers supply chain concepts and operational efficiency in community-focused organizations. Students analyze logistical workflows for maximum utility. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• EDU405 — Professional Ethics in Practice: Provides a final review of ethical decision-making in professional and ministerial settings. Integrates theory with practical workplace challenges. 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 standing
• MGT495
• Contemporary Issues in Management
• 3
• Senior standing
• BUS450
• Organizational Stewardship
• 3
• Senior standing
• COM410
• Advanced Leadership Communication
• 3
• Senior standing
• CAP490 — Senior Capstone Project: The culminating project where students design, implement, and present an organizational improvement plan for a community partner. This integrates technical management skills with ethical reflection. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT495 — Contemporary Issues in Management: Discusses current trends in technology, social responsibility, and organizational governance. Students evaluate the future of professional service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS450 — Organizational Stewardship: Explores the long-term sustainability of organizational assets and community impact. Focuses on the responsibility of leaders to current and future constituents. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM410 — Advanced Leadership Communication: Synthesizes advanced communication techniques, including crisis management and public relations. Students finalize their portfolios for professional entry. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Prospective students should submit official transcripts, a personal statement detailing their commitment to academic and professional growth, and a letter of recommendation from an academic or professional mentor. Candidates are expected to demonstrate basic competency in mathematics and English composition to ensure readiness for collegiate-level study. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience for the program, requiring students to demonstrate mastery in both project management methodologies and organizational leadership. Students are tasked with designing and presenting a comprehensive project solution for an existing nonprofit or community organization. This project necessitates the application of advanced research skills, strategic planning, and performance evaluation to address a substantive organizational need. Through this experience, students bridge the gap between classroom theory and professional practice. Integrating the institution’s faith-based values, the capstone requires an in-depth ethical reflection paper, evaluating how biblical stewardship and servant leadership inform the project's development and implementation. Students must analyze their decision-making processes through the lens of moral integrity and social responsibility, demonstrating how their academic competence supports a commitment to vocation. This project evaluates not only the student’s technical proficiency in project management but also their capacity to align professional actions with a foundation of spiritual formation and ethical service.

• Graduation requires the successful completion of 120 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students must earn a passing grade in all core, specialization, and capstone requirements, ensuring academic competence in the principles of management and leadership. Beyond academic attainment, students must complete 60 hours of approved community service and maintain consistent participation in spiritual formation activities to demonstrate growth in character and empathy.
• Students are expected to exemplify the institution's commitment to ethical integrity and service throughout their tenure. Completion of the program signifies that a graduate has demonstrated both the intellectual rigor required for professional excellence and the moral maturity necessary to function as a leader of character. Graduation serves as a formal validation of the student’s readiness to participate in faith-informed service, reflecting a synthesis of professional capability and a life dedicated to the stewardship of community resources.
• Career Opportunities
• Nonprofit Operations Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Organizational Development Specialist
• Community Outreach Director
• Volunteer Program Administrator
• Strategic Planning Consultant
• Human Resources Liaison
• 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 Specialization in Organizational Leadership
• 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
• ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | None
• MAT101 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | None
• HIS110 | Foundations of Ethical Thought | 3 | None
• BUS105 | Introduction to Business Management | 4 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | ENG101
• PSY110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None
• COM105 | Professional Communication | 3 | None
• BUS120 | Principles of Financial Stewardship | 4 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT201 | Project Lifecycle Management | 4 | BUS105
• SOC210 | Sociology of Organizations | 3 | None
• SOC201 | Sociology of Public Service and Career Development | 3 | None
• BUS210 | Business Ethics and Compliance | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT250 | Organizational Leadership Theory | 3 | MGT201
• RES200 | Introduction to Research Methods | 4 | MAT101
• BUS250 | Human Resource Management | 3 | None
• HUM210 | Cultural Awareness in Management | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT301 | Advanced Project Scheduling | 4 | MGT201
• EDU310 | Developmental Leadership | 3 | MGT250
• BUS315 | Strategic Planning for Nonprofits | 3 | BUS105
• COM305 | Organizational Conflict Resolution | 3 | COM105
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT350 | Financial Management for Projects | 3 | BUS120
• MGT360 | Change Management | 4 | MGT250
• RES305 | Data-Driven Organizational Analysis | 3 | RES200
• MGT310 | Principles of Adaptive Leadership and Personal Development | 3 | THE201
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT401 | Global Project Management | 3 | MGT301
• MGT420 | Team Dynamics and Motivation | 3 | MGT360
• BUS410 | Operations and Logistics Management | 4 | BUS105
• EDU405 | Professional Ethics in Practice | 3 | BUS210
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | Senior standing
• MGT495 | Contemporary Issues in Management | 3 | Senior standing
• BUS450 | Organizational Stewardship | 3 | Senior standing
• COM410 | Advanced Leadership Communication | 3 | Senior standing