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Master of Arts in Faith-Based Business Administration Specialization in Project Management & Technology

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 Administration in Project Management

Total program length

60 graduate semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years of full-time study

Advanced business and 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 Administration in Project Management is a rigorous graduate program designed to integrate advanced management principles with the ethical mandates of stewardship and servant leadership. Students engage in a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the gap between technical project execution and the complex, value-driven environments of mission-focused organizations. By combining empirical research with institutional wisdom, the program fosters a holistic understanding of how organizational resources can be mobilized to fulfill long-term objectives through integrity and operational excellence. The curriculum is delivered through an intensive two-year framework, emphasizing the development of high-level competencies in planning, risk mitigation, and team development within diverse organizational landscapes. Participants refine their capacity to lead through organizational change, applying analytical tools to solve intricate problems while maintaining a steadfast commitment to professional ethics and community service.

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

The graduate capstone may include: An applied research study; A community needs assessment; A faith-based business administration in project 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 Administration in Project 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 advanced project management methodologies to design comprehensive organizational strategies.
  • Evaluate ethical decision-making frameworks within the context of business operations and resource stewardship.
  • Apply servant leadership principles to manage diverse project teams and resolve internal conflicts.
  • Develop evidence-based strategies for organizational growth and long-term sustainability.
  • Integrate Christian perspectives on work and service into professional business practices.
  • Communicate complex project findings to stakeholders using data-driven insights.
  • Design and implement a culminating capstone project that addresses a tangible organizational challenge.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • BUS 500
  • Principles of Stewardship and Management
  • 4
  • None
  • MGT 510
  • Organizational Leadership and Ethics
  • 4
  • None
  • RES 520
  • Applied Research Methods
  • 3
  • None
  • COM 530
  • Strategic Communication
  • 3
  • None
  • BUS 500 — Principles of Stewardship and Management: This course examines the foundational theories of management through the lens of resource stewardship and ethical accountability. Students explore how to optimize organizational assets while prioritizing the mission of the institution. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT 510 — Organizational Leadership and Ethics: This course evaluates contemporary leadership theories with an emphasis on servant leadership and integrity. Participants analyze the influence of moral character on organizational culture and decision-making processes. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • RES 520 — Applied Research Methods: This course introduces qualitative and quantitative research methodologies for addressing organizational challenges. Students learn to collect and interpret data to inform strategic business decisions. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM 530 — Strategic Communication: This course focuses on effective communication strategies for diverse stakeholder groups. Students develop skills in articulating organizational values and mission clarity in both internal and external settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • BUS 600
  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • 4
  • BUS 500
  • MGT 610
  • Financial Stewardship and Budgeting
  • 4
  • BUS 500
  • BUS 620
  • Risk Management and Compliance
  • 3
  • BUS 600
  • BUS 630
  • Professional Values and Occupational Ethics
  • 3
  • None
  • BUS 600 — Project Lifecycle Management: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the project management lifecycle, from initiation to closure. Students learn to plan, execute, and monitor projects using standardized professional methodologies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT 610 — Financial Stewardship and Budgeting: This course explores financial management practices centered on transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of organizational funds. Students master budget creation and financial tracking for nonprofit operations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS 620 — Risk Management and Compliance: This course covers techniques for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in project environments. Special attention is given to legal and regulatory compliance for mission-driven entities. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS 630 — Professional Values and Occupational Ethics: This course examines the role of professional integrity, workplace culture, and the sociology of labor within contemporary administrative frameworks. Students analyze value-based decision-making models to navigate complex organizational environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 3 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • BUS 700
  • Project Planning and Scheduling
  • 4
  • BUS 600
  • MGT 710
  • Team Dynamics and Conflict Resolution
  • 4
  • MGT 510
  • BUS 720
  • Program Development and Evaluation
  • 3
  • RES 520
  • CHR 730
  • Ethical Reasoning in Administration
  • 3
  • MGT 510
  • BUS 700 — Project Planning and Scheduling: This course focuses on advanced scheduling tools, resource allocation, and timeline management. Students learn to navigate project constraints to ensure timely delivery of institutional goals. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT 710 — Team Dynamics and Conflict Resolution: This course analyzes group behavior and the strategies required to manage high-performing project teams. Students gain practical experience in conflict resolution and consensus-building techniques. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS 720 — Program Development and Evaluation: This course provides frameworks for developing new programs and measuring their long-term impact on the community. Students learn to use evaluation metrics to adjust and improve project performance. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • CHR 730 — Ethical Reasoning in Administration: This course engages students in advanced ethical reasoning as applied to complex administrative challenges. Students apply theoretical frameworks to address competing interests in the professional workplace. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 4 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CAP 800
  • Capstone Project
  • 4
  • All Core Courses
  • BUS 810
  • Global Business Environment
  • 4
  • None
  • MGT 820
  • Organizational Change Management
  • 3
  • MGT 510
  • BUS 830
  • Executive Seminar
  • 3
  • Final semester standing
  • CAP 800 — Capstone Project: This course serves as the culminating integration of professional skills and faith-informed character development. Students complete a comprehensive project that addresses a tangible administrative need within a chosen organization. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS 810 — Global Business Environment: This course explores the nuances of managing projects within a globalized economy. Students analyze cross-cultural considerations and global standards for organizational operations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT 820 — Organizational Change Management: This course focuses on strategies for leading institutions through significant periods of transition. Students examine the psychological and operational challenges associated with change initiatives. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS 830 — Executive Seminar: This seminar provides a forum for discussing emerging issues in management and the future of mission-driven leadership. Students synthesize program learning to develop a personal framework for ongoing professional growth. 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 an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Candidates are required to submit an academic transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose reflecting their professional goals and commitment to integrating faith-based ethics within the field of business administration. Thesis or Capstone Project The Capstone Project serves as the final, integrative milestone of the Master of Arts program. It is a 4-credit intensive course where students synthesize their learning by conducting a rigorous, evidence-based inquiry into a real-world organizational challenge. Students are expected to produce a professional-grade proposal and implementation plan that aligns with the specific mission of a partner organization, demonstrating a mastery of project management tools while applying an ethical, faith-informed lens to organizational problems. The project emphasizes the student's ability to practice stewardship, articulate servant leadership, and utilize critical reflection on how their professional activities facilitate the flourishing of their communities and stakeholders. This experience culminates in a formal presentation that highlights both academic technical competency and the student's personal development in integrity and professional maturity.

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, ensuring students have attained the necessary proficiency in business administration and project management. Beyond academic coursework, candidates must complete the capstone project with a passing grade, demonstrating the ability to integrate professional expertise with a commitment to ethical, faith-based service. The program also requires the fulfillment of spiritual formation and character development standards, including active participation in campus community life and a documented commitment to service. These requirements ensure that graduates leave not only as skilled professionals, but as individuals prepared to lead with spiritual maturity, ethical integrity, and a clear vision for contributing to the greater good of their professional and local communities.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Nonprofit Operations Director
  • Faith-Based Project Manager
  • Mission-Focused Organizational Consultant
  • Community Development Coordinator
  • Program Director for Social Services
  • Stewardship and Resource Manager
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Officer
  • 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 Administration in Project Management
  • Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
  • Advanced business and 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
  • BUS 500 | Principles of Stewardship and Management | 4 | None
  • MGT 510 | Organizational Leadership and Ethics | 4 | None
  • RES 520 | Applied Research Methods | 3 | None
  • COM 530 | Strategic Communication | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS 600 | Project Lifecycle Management | 4 | BUS 500
  • MGT 610 | Financial Stewardship and Budgeting | 4 | BUS 500
  • BUS 620 | Risk Management and Compliance | 3 | BUS 600
  • BUS 630 | Professional Values and Occupational Ethics | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS 700 | Project Planning and Scheduling | 4 | BUS 600
  • MGT 710 | Team Dynamics and Conflict Resolution | 4 | MGT 510
  • BUS 720 | Program Development and Evaluation | 3 | RES 520
  • CHR 730 | Ethical Reasoning in Administration | 3 | MGT 510
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP 800 | Capstone Project | 4 | All Core Courses
  • BUS 810 | Global Business Environment | 4 | None
  • MGT 820 | Organizational Change Management | 3 | MGT 510
  • BUS 830 | Executive Seminar | 3 | Final semester standing

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Nonprofit Operations Director
  • Faith-Based Project Manager
  • Mission-Focused Organizational Consultant
  • Community Development Coordinator
  • Program Director for Social Services
  • Stewardship and Resource Manager
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Officer

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 Administration in Project Management
  • Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
  • Advanced business and 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
  • BUS 500 | Principles of Stewardship and Management | 4 | None
  • MGT 510 | Organizational Leadership and Ethics | 4 | None
  • RES 520 | Applied Research Methods | 3 | None
  • COM 530 | Strategic Communication | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS 600 | Project Lifecycle Management | 4 | BUS 500
  • MGT 610 | Financial Stewardship and Budgeting | 4 | BUS 500
  • BUS 620 | Risk Management and Compliance | 3 | BUS 600
  • BUS 630 | Professional Values and Occupational Ethics | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • BUS 700 | Project Planning and Scheduling | 4 | BUS 600
  • MGT 710 | Team Dynamics and Conflict Resolution | 4 | MGT 510
  • BUS 720 | Program Development and Evaluation | 3 | RES 520
  • CHR 730 | Ethical Reasoning in Administration | 3 | MGT 510
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP 800 | Capstone Project | 4 | All Core Courses
  • BUS 810 | Global Business Environment | 4 | None
  • MGT 820 | Organizational Change Management | 3 | MGT 510
  • BUS 830 | Executive Seminar | 3 | Final semester standing