Admission Requirements
Admission and entry requirements
Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and submit official transcripts, a personal statement detailing their interest in the program, and letters of recommendation. Relevant work experience in project management or nonprofit sectors is preferred. Career Opportunities Project Manager in nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Program Director Grant Writer or Grant Manager Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Consultant for nonprofit development Project Coordinator for community initiatives Operations Manager in a nonprofit 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. 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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. 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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.S. in Faith-Based Project Management Total program length | 72 graduate semester credit hours Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study Advanced Faith-Based Project 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 Elective coursework | 12 credit hours Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites PMGT 601 | Project Management Principles | 3 | None PMGT 602 | Planning, Scheduling, and Control | 3 | None PMGT 603 | Cost Estimation and Cost Control | 3 | None PMGT 604 | Project Risk Management | 3 | None PMGT 605 | Project Economics and Financial Analysis | 3 | None PMGT 606 | Project Leadership and Team Dynamics | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites PMGT 606 | Project Leadership and Team Dynamics | 3 | None PMGT 607 | Project Communication and Stakeholder Engagement | 3 | None PMGT 608 | Agile Project Management | 3 | None PMGT 609 | Ethics, Governance, and Professional Practice in Project Management | 3 | None PMGT 610 | Advanced Project Analytics | 3 | None PMGT 611 | Portfolio and Program Management | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites PMGT 612 | Strategic Project Management | 3 | None PMGT 613 | Global and International Project Management | 3 | None PMGT 614 | Innovation, Change, and Project Transformation | 3 | None PMGT 615 | Contract, Procurement, and Vendor Management | 3 | None PMGT 616 | Quality Management in Projects | 3 | None PMGT 617 | Organizational Behavior for Project Managers | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites PMGT 618 | Conflict Resolution and Negotiation in Projects | 3 | None PMGT 619 | Decision Making and Data Analysis for Project Managers | 3 | None PMGT 620 | Executive Leadership in Project Organizations | 3 | None PMGT 621 | Digital Project Management and Emerging Technologies | 3 | None PMGT 690 | Project Management Practicum | 3 | None PMGT 699 | Master’s Capstone Project or Thesis in Project Management | 3 | None