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Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Hospitality Management (Specialization in Event Planning, Fundraising)

Academic unitHBIU College of Tourism and Hospitality ManagementTotal credits60Estimated duration2 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

A.A. in Faith-Based Hospitality Management

Total program length

60 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years

General education

18 credit hours

Faith-Based Hospitality Management core

30 credit hours

Professional application courses

9 credit hours

Capstone requirement

3 credit hours

The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Hospitality Management provides a comprehensive foundation for students seeking to serve in the specialized intersection of professional hospitality and organizational stewardship. This program integrates academic rigor with the principles of servant leadership, ethical management, and community engagement. By examining the operational complexities of event planning and philanthropic fundraising, students develop the administrative and interpersonal competencies required to manage venues and events that support broader organizational goals.

The curriculum emphasizes a holistic approach to management, balancing technical skill acquisition with a profound commitment to integrity and service. Students are encouraged to view hospitality as a platform for building community, fostering relationships, and managing resources as a public trust. Through coursework in communications, financial management, and logistical operations, learners are prepared to navigate the unique challenges of the nonprofit and faith-based hospitality sectors.

The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Hospitality Management provides students with a robust foundational study in hospitality and event coordination integrated with essential principles of human development, professional communication, and organizational ethics. The curriculum is designed to equip learners with the knowledge to manage community resources effectively while applying supportive service practices within a faith-based framework, specifically emphasizing the operational requirements of event planning and strategic fundraising.

Program Facts

Program facts

Degree abbreviation
A.A. in Faith-Based Hospitality Management
Total program length
60 semester credit hours
Normal completion time
Two academic years
General education
18 credit hours
Professional application courses
9 credit hours
Capstone requirement
3 credit hours
Academic unit
HBIU College of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Total credits
60
Duration
2 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to resolve common hospitality management challenges.
  • Design comprehensive event plans that align with organizational objectives and resource availability.
  • Analyze financial records and fundraising metrics to ensure fiscal sustainability.
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills suitable for diverse stakeholder engagement.
  • Evaluate the impact of servant leadership on volunteer retention and organizational culture.
  • Integrate principles of community development into the design and execution of hospitality events.
  • Develop strategic outreach plans to diversify and strengthen donor support systems.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • ENG101
  • Composition and Rhetoric
  • 3
  • None
  • BUS105
  • Introduction to Business Management
  • 3
  • None
  • BUS110
  • Principles of Resource Management
  • 4
  • None
  • COM120
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • 3
  • None
  • ENG101 — Composition and Rhetoric: This course focuses on developing academic writing skills through clear argumentation and effective research techniques. Students analyze diverse texts to improve their ability to communicate complex ideas professionally. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS105 — Introduction to Business Management: An overview of foundational business principles including management, marketing, and operations. Emphasis is placed on organizational structure and ethical decision-making in a professional context. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS110 — Principles of Resource Management: This course examines the systematic allocation of financial and material assets within organizational structures. Students analyze best practices for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainable resource distribution. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM120 — Interpersonal Communication: Focuses on the dynamics of human interaction and professional communication within collaborative settings. Students practice active listening and conflict resolution strategies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • MGT201
  • Principles of Hospitality Management
  • 3
  • BUS105
  • MAT130
  • Applied Business Mathematics
  • 4
  • None
  • PSY210
  • Principles of Leadership and Motivation
  • 3
  • None
  • SOC205
  • Community Engagement and Sociology
  • 3
  • None
  • MGT201 — Principles of Hospitality Management: An introductory look at the hospitality industry, covering service standards and facility management. Students analyze best practices for venue operations and client satisfaction. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MAT130 — Applied Business Mathematics: This course covers essential mathematical concepts used in budgeting, inventory management, and financial reporting. Application to non-profit financial scenarios is a major focus. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • PSY210 — Principles of Leadership and Motivation: Explores psychological foundations of leadership, focusing on servant leadership and team dynamics. Students analyze factors that motivate volunteers and staff in mission-driven settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • SOC205 — Community Engagement and Sociology: Provides a lens for understanding how institutions interact with their surrounding communities. Students evaluate strategies for effective outreach and sustainable community partnership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 3 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • MGT315
  • Event Planning and Logistics
  • 3
  • MGT201
  • BUS320
  • Introduction to Fundraising
  • 4
  • BUS105
  • HUM305
  • Ethics in Non-Profit Management
  • 3
  • CHR110
  • BUS350
  • Volunteer Management Systems
  • 3
  • PSY210
  • MGT315 — Event Planning and Logistics: Covers the end-to-end planning process for events, including vendor relations, timeline management, and safety protocols. Emphasis is placed on creating welcoming environments that promote mission values. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS320 — Introduction to Fundraising: Introduces the mechanics of institutional advancement, including grant writing, donor cultivation, and fundraising events. Students develop ethical campaigns for securing community support. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • HUM305 — Ethics in Non-Profit Management: Examines complex ethical dilemmas facing managers in the nonprofit sector. Topics include transparency, fiduciary duty, and maintaining organizational mission integrity. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS350 — Volunteer Management Systems: Focuses on the recruitment, training, and retention of volunteer labor forces. Students design systems that honor the dignity and service commitment of individual volunteers. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 4 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CAP400
  • Senior Capstone Project
  • 4
  • MGT315, BUS320, HUM305
  • MGT410
  • Operations Strategy for Non-Profits
  • 3
  • MGT315
  • BUS420
  • Strategic Marketing and Outreach
  • 3
  • BUS320
  • MGT450
  • Organizational Leadership and Development
  • 3
  • CHR110
  • CAP400 — Senior Capstone Project: Students complete an comprehensive management project demonstrating their ability to integrate hospitality operations and fundraising strategies. This project includes a formal proposal and a reflective component on faith-informed stewardship. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT410 — Operations Strategy for Non-Profits: Analyzes advanced operational strategies to improve organizational efficiency and mission impact. Students evaluate real-world case studies to improve service delivery. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS420 — Strategic Marketing and Outreach: Focuses on marketing techniques tailored for community-based organizations to expand their reach. Students learn to tell an organizational story that resonates with stakeholders. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT450 — Organizational Leadership and Development: This course evaluates contemporary theories of leadership, team dynamics, and institutional growth strategies. Students will investigate how to foster professional development and cultivate inclusive organizational cultures in service-oriented environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of high school graduation or the equivalent (GED). Admission is holistic, considering previous academic performance, a personal statement regarding the applicant's desire to serve within community-based organizations, and recommendations that reflect the applicant's character and commitment to professional service. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience for the Associate of Arts degree, requiring students to synthesize their knowledge of hospitality management and fundraising into a cohesive, actionable plan. Students will identify an actual or simulated hospitality challenge within a community organization and develop a detailed event management strategy that includes budgetary planning, logistical workflows, and resource development initiatives. This project demonstrates academic competence by requiring the application of all core management theories learned throughout the program. Beyond technical proficiency, the Capstone Project is designed to measure the integration of faith-informed character development and ethical reasoning. Students must produce a reflective portfolio that articulates how their proposed management strategies embody principles of biblical stewardship and servant leadership. By evaluating the social and organizational impact of their work, students demonstrate readiness to lead with integrity, ensuring their professional actions align with the mission and values of the organizations they intend to serve.

Protected Curriculum

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • Graduation requires the successful completion of 60 total credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students must earn a passing grade in all core and elective courses and successfully complete the final Capstone Project. The program further emphasizes spiritual and professional formation; students are expected to engage in community service activities and participate in institutional programs designed to foster ethical integrity and spiritual maturity.
  • Academic achievement in this program is paired with a demonstrable commitment to faith-informed service. Graduates are expected to show evidence of both technical preparedness and character readiness, reflecting the school’s dedication to producing leaders who view their vocational duties as a form of ministry and stewardship. Final institutional clearance is contingent upon verified adherence to these holistic expectations of academic and character-based growth.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Nonprofit Event Coordinator
  • Church Facilities Manager
  • Fundraising and Development Associate
  • Community Outreach Liaison
  • Faith-Based Conference Planner
  • Volunteer Program Administrator
  • Hospitality Operations Assistant
  • 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 | A.A. in Faith-Based Hospitality Management
  • Total program length | 60 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years
  • General education | 18 credit hours
  • Faith-Based Hospitality Management core | 30 credit hours
  • Professional application courses | 9 credit hours
  • Capstone requirement | 3 credit hours
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • ENG101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 | None
  • BUS105 | Introduction to Business Management | 3 | None
  • BUS110 | Principles of Resource Management | 4 | None
  • COM120 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MGT201 | Principles of Hospitality Management | 3 | BUS105
  • MAT130 | Applied Business Mathematics | 4 | None
  • PSY210 | Principles of Leadership and Motivation | 3 | None
  • SOC205 | Community Engagement and Sociology | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MGT315 | Event Planning and Logistics | 3 | MGT201
  • BUS320 | Introduction to Fundraising | 4 | BUS105
  • HUM305 | Ethics in Non-Profit Management | 3 | CHR110
  • BUS350 | Volunteer Management Systems | 3 | PSY210
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP400 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | MGT315, BUS320, HUM305
  • MGT410 | Operations Strategy for Non-Profits | 3 | MGT315
  • BUS420 | Strategic Marketing and Outreach | 3 | BUS320
  • MGT450 | Organizational Leadership and Development | 3 | CHR110

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Nonprofit Event Coordinator
  • Church Facilities Manager
  • Fundraising and Development Associate
  • Community Outreach Liaison
  • Faith-Based Conference Planner
  • Volunteer Program Administrator
  • Hospitality Operations Assistant

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 | A.A. in Faith-Based Hospitality Management
  • Total program length | 60 semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years