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Master of Science in Faith-Based Management, Specialization in Project Management

Academic unitHBIU College of Business and EconomicsTotal credits60Estimated duration2 years

Program Overview

Official program overview

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

M.S. in Faith-Based Management, Specialization in Project Management

Total program length

60 graduate semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years of full-time study

Advanced Faith-Based 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 Science in Faith-Based Management with a specialization in Project Management is designed to equip professionals with the advanced administrative, organizational, and leadership competencies required to lead in the modern nonprofit and faith-based sectors. This program integrates rigorous management theory with ethical decision-making frameworks, focusing on the unique challenges of stewardship, servant leadership, and resource allocation in value-driven organizations. Students will examine the intersection of operational excellence and mission-oriented service, preparing to manage complex projects while fostering organizational health.

Through a combination of core business curriculum and specialized project management coursework, participants will develop the ability to align organizational goals with long-term strategic vision. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practices in planning, execution, and monitoring, balanced by a commitment to the ethical responsibilities inherent in faith-informed service. By fostering both analytical proficiency and character-based leadership, the program cultivates graduates capable of navigating contemporary organizational landscapes with integrity, efficiency, and a commitment to community impact.

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

The graduate capstone may include: An applied research study; A community needs assessment; A faith-based 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.S. in Faith-Based Management, Specialization 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 Economics
Total credits
60
Duration
2 years

Program Description

Official program description

Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes

  • Analyze complex management challenges using data-driven decision-making and ethical frameworks.
  • Apply project management methodologies to the planning, execution, and evaluation of organizational initiatives.
  • Evaluate the principles of servant leadership and stewardship as they apply to organizational strategy and human resource management.
  • Design comprehensive operational strategies that align with mission-driven objectives and sustainable organizational practices.
  • Communicate professional research and project results effectively to stakeholders in diverse organizational settings.
  • Integrate a Christian worldview into the professional evaluation of organizational policy and corporate social responsibility.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • MGT501
  • Organizational Leadership and Ethics
  • 4
  • None
  • BUS510
  • Stewardship and Resource Management
  • 4
  • None
  • MGT520
  • Human Resource Management
  • 4
  • None
  • RES500
  • Applied Research Methods
  • 3
  • None
  • MGT501 — Organizational Leadership and Ethics: This course examines leadership theories through the lens of servant leadership and ethical responsibility. It focuses on developing professional character and decision-making capacity. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS510 — Stewardship and Resource Management: Students analyze financial and material stewardship within nonprofit organizations to ensure long-term sustainability. The course covers budgeting, accountability, and ethical fiscal oversight. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT520 — Human Resource Management: This course explores the recruitment, development, and retention of staff and volunteers within a mission-driven context. Emphasis is placed on organizational culture and team cohesion. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • RES500 — Applied Research Methods: Students learn to design, conduct, and interpret research for organizational problem-solving. The course addresses quantitative and qualitative methodologies relevant to management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • MGT605
  • Strategic Project Planning
  • 4
  • MGT501
  • MGT610
  • Project Execution and Control
  • 4
  • MGT605
  • BUS625
  • Nonprofit Marketing and Development
  • 4
  • None
  • BUS600
  • Professional Ethics and Organizational Identity
  • 3
  • None
  • MGT605 — Strategic Project Planning: This course covers the initial phases of project management, including defining scope, objectives, and stakeholder needs. Students develop comprehensive plans that align with organizational strategy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT610 — Project Execution and Control: Focusing on the implementation phase of projects, this course examines scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control. Students learn to manage time, cost, and scope constraints effectively. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS625 — Nonprofit Marketing and Development: This course examines strategies for promoting organizational mission and engaging stakeholders. Topics include fundraising, communications, and public relations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS600 — Professional Ethics and Organizational Identity: This course examines the intersection of professional integrity, organizational mission, and stakeholder accountability within the management sector. Students explore ethical frameworks for decision-making and the alignment of institutional values with operational objectives. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 3 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • MGT630
  • Risk Management and Compliance
  • 4
  • MGT610
  • MGT640
  • Agile Methodologies for Nonprofits
  • 4
  • MGT605
  • BUS650
  • Organizational Change and Development
  • 4
  • None
  • COM610
  • Organizational Communication
  • 4
  • None
  • MGT630 — Risk Management and Compliance: Students identify operational, legal, and financial risks within organizational projects. Mitigation strategies are developed to ensure the safety and continuity of community initiatives. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT640 — Agile Methodologies for Nonprofits: This course introduces adaptive project management frameworks suitable for dynamic community environments. Students practice iterative planning and responsive leadership techniques. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS650 — Organizational Change and Development: Students examine the dynamics of institutional change and learn to lead transitions effectively. The course focuses on building organizational resilience and health. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM610 — Organizational Communication: This course explores communication strategies for diverse organizational stakeholders, including boards, staff, and donors. It emphasizes transparency, clarity, and persuasive messaging. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 4 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CAP700
  • Capstone Project
  • 4
  • All Core Courses
  • MGT660
  • Advanced Leadership Seminar
  • 4
  • MGT501
  • BUS670
  • International Development and Nonprofits
  • 4
  • None
  • MGT680
  • Special Topics in Management
  • 3
  • None
  • CAP700 — Capstone Project: Students complete an original, applied project addressing a specific organizational challenge. The project integrates management expertise, ethical reasoning, and servant leadership in a final scholarly report. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT660 — Advanced Leadership Seminar: This seminar synthesizes program themes of leadership, stewardship, and management for future application. Students reflect on their development and professional path forward. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS670 — International Development and Nonprofits: This course examines the complexities of working in diverse cultural and global contexts within the nonprofit sector. Students assess cross-cultural leadership challenges. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT680 — Special Topics in Management: Students conduct a focused study on emerging trends and critical issues within the field of faith-based management. The course encourages deep reflection on current practice. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Admission Requirements

Admission and entry requirements

Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Candidates are required to submit official transcripts, a statement of purpose outlining their professional goals and their commitment to servant leadership, and two professional or academic letters of recommendation demonstrating aptitude for graduate-level study. Thesis or Capstone Project The Master of Science Capstone Project serves as the final academic experience, requiring students to synthesize their knowledge of management and project methodology into a practical, applied initiative. Students identify a significant challenge or opportunity within a faith-based or community-oriented organization and develop a comprehensive project proposal, execution plan, and evaluative report. This 4-credit course requires the application of advanced academic research to real-world operational problems. Beyond technical competence, the capstone demonstrates the student's capacity for faith-informed character development and ethical reasoning. The project requires students to articulate how biblical stewardship and servant leadership principles inform their decision-making process, ensuring that operational success is achieved with moral integrity. This culminating effort serves as a demonstration of both professional readiness and the student's personal commitment to fostering sustainable impact within their sphere of influence.

Protected Curriculum

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • Graduation requires the successful completion of the 60-credit curriculum with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students must earn a grade of 'C' or better in all courses, with no more than two grades of 'C' allowed in the program. Satisfactory completion of the Capstone Project is a mandatory requirement, reflecting the integration of advanced academic theory and applied practice.
  • In addition to academic benchmarks, students are expected to demonstrate spiritual maturity and integrity through participation in institutional community service and character development workshops. These requirements ensure that graduates are not only professionally proficient but also prepared for a life of faith-informed service, characterized by humble leadership, ethical decision-making, and a deep commitment to the holistic health of the organizations they serve.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Nonprofit Operations Director
  • Faith-Based Program Manager
  • Community Development Coordinator
  • Organizational Strategy Consultant
  • Church Administrative Executive
  • Social Entrepreneur
  • Grant and Resource Development Manager
  • 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.S. in Faith-Based Management, Specialization in Project Management
  • Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
  • Advanced Faith-Based 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
  • MGT501 | Organizational Leadership and Ethics | 4 | None
  • BUS510 | Stewardship and Resource Management | 4 | None
  • MGT520 | Human Resource Management | 4 | None
  • RES500 | Applied Research Methods | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MGT605 | Strategic Project Planning | 4 | MGT501
  • MGT610 | Project Execution and Control | 4 | MGT605
  • BUS625 | Nonprofit Marketing and Development | 4 | None
  • BUS600 | Professional Ethics and Organizational Identity | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MGT630 | Risk Management and Compliance | 4 | MGT610
  • MGT640 | Agile Methodologies for Nonprofits | 4 | MGT605
  • BUS650 | Organizational Change and Development | 4 | None
  • COM610 | Organizational Communication | 4 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP700 | Capstone Project | 4 | All Core Courses
  • MGT660 | Advanced Leadership Seminar | 4 | MGT501
  • BUS670 | International Development and Nonprofits | 4 | None
  • MGT680 | Special Topics in Management | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Nonprofit Operations Director
  • Faith-Based Program Manager
  • Community Development Coordinator
  • Organizational Strategy Consultant
  • Church Administrative Executive
  • Social Entrepreneur
  • Grant and Resource Development Manager

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.S. in Faith-Based Management, Specialization in Project Management
  • Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
  • Advanced Faith-Based 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
  • MGT501 | Organizational Leadership and Ethics | 4 | None
  • BUS510 | Stewardship and Resource Management | 4 | None
  • MGT520 | Human Resource Management | 4 | None
  • RES500 | Applied Research Methods | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MGT605 | Strategic Project Planning | 4 | MGT501
  • MGT610 | Project Execution and Control | 4 | MGT605
  • BUS625 | Nonprofit Marketing and Development | 4 | None
  • BUS600 | Professional Ethics and Organizational Identity | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MGT630 | Risk Management and Compliance | 4 | MGT610
  • MGT640 | Agile Methodologies for Nonprofits | 4 | MGT605
  • BUS650 | Organizational Change and Development | 4 | None
  • COM610 | Organizational Communication | 4 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP700 | Capstone Project | 4 | All Core Courses
  • MGT660 | Advanced Leadership Seminar | 4 | MGT501
  • BUS670 | International Development and Nonprofits | 4 | None
  • MGT680 | Special Topics in Management | 3 | None