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Master of Arts in Faith-Based Project Management, Operations

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 Project Management, Operations

Total program length

60 graduate semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years of full-time study

Advanced Faith-Based Project Management, Operations 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 Project Management and Operations is a rigorous graduate program designed to integrate professional management principles with the core values of ethical stewardship and servant leadership. Students are equipped to navigate the complex landscape of organizational operations while maintaining a focus on mission-driven objectives and sustainable community impact. Through a curriculum rooted in both business acumen and ethical reasoning, the program prepares practitioners to lead organizations that prioritize both operational efficiency and communal well-being. By exploring the intersection of modern management theory and faith-informed practice, graduates gain the tools necessary to foster organizational health and social responsibility. The program emphasizes strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and the cultivation of leadership character.

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

The graduate capstone may include: An applied research study; A community needs assessment; A faith-based project management, operations-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 Project Management, Operations
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

  • Apply advanced project management methodologies to enhance operational efficiency within mission-driven environments.
  • Evaluate ethical decision-making frameworks that align with principles of servant leadership and biblical stewardship.
  • Design comprehensive operational strategies that support the long-term sustainability of non-profit community organizations.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in resource allocation, budget oversight, and performance management in complex organizational settings.
  • Integrate organizational theory with faith-informed perspectives to foster a culture of integrity and spiritual formation.
  • Communicate complex project objectives and outcomes effectively to diverse stakeholders and community partners.
  • Analyze systemic challenges in organizational development and propose evidence-based solutions rooted in ethical best practices.
  • Course Outline
  • Semester 1 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • MGT501
  • Foundations of Management Theory
  • 4
  • None
  • BUS510
  • Ethical Stewardship and Resource Management
  • 4
  • None
  • RES520
  • Research Methods for Organizational Analysis
  • 4
  • None
  • MGT505
  • Organizational Leadership and Development
  • 3
  • None
  • MGT501 — Foundations of Management Theory: This course examines the history and application of organizational management theories. Students analyze how structures evolve to meet the needs of growing teams. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS510 — Ethical Stewardship and Resource Management: Students study the principles of managing financial and human resources with a focus on accountability and transparency. It covers stewardship frameworks and ethical resource allocation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • RES520 — Research Methods for Organizational Analysis: This course provides tools for gathering and interpreting data to inform operational decisions. Students learn to evaluate organizational performance metrics. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT505 — Organizational Leadership and Development: This course examines evidence-based theories of leadership, focusing on personal development, team dynamics, and institutional influence. Students explore organizational behavior models and adaptive leadership strategies necessary for effective management in professional settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 2 — Year 1
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • MGT605
  • Project Lifecycle and Execution
  • 4
  • MGT501
  • BUS615
  • Operational Strategy and Change Management
  • 4
  • MGT501
  • COM620
  • Communication for Organizational Influence
  • 4
  • None
  • BUS630
  • Financial Oversight in Nonprofits
  • 3
  • BUS510
  • MGT605 — Project Lifecycle and Execution: Focuses on the systematic phases of project management from initiation to closure. Emphasizes scheduling, risk assessment, and team coordination. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS615 — Operational Strategy and Change Management: Analyzes how to navigate change and maintain operational stability within growing organizations. Students design strategies for improvement and cultural alignment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • COM620 — Communication for Organizational Influence: Covers techniques for effective stakeholder communication, crisis management, and public engagement. Students practice persuasive communication for various organizational contexts. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS630 — Financial Oversight in Nonprofits: Provides an overview of budgeting, grant reporting, and financial compliance for mission-driven entities. Students learn to balance budgets with programmatic outcomes. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 3 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • MGT700
  • Strategic Leadership and Governance
  • 4
  • MGT605
  • BUS710
  • Human Capital and Volunteer Management
  • 4
  • None
  • MGT720
  • Advanced Operations Analytics
  • 4
  • RES520
  • MIN600
  • Service and Community Engagement
  • 3
  • None
  • MGT700 — Strategic Leadership and Governance: Examines the role of governance boards and strategic leadership in shaping the long-term success of an organization. Focuses on setting mission-aligned goals and vision. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS710 — Human Capital and Volunteer Management: Explores the complexities of recruiting, retaining, and supporting both paid staff and volunteers. Focuses on fostering inclusive and high-performing team cultures. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT720 — Advanced Operations Analytics: Applies quantitative and qualitative analytics to improve internal operational efficiency. Students evaluate system bottlenecks and propose technological upgrades. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MIN600 — Service and Community Engagement: Investigates the role of organizations within the broader community context. Discusses methods for building partnerships and addressing community needs. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • Semester 4 — Year 2
  • Code
  • Title
  • Credits
  • Prerequisites
  • CAP800
  • Management Capstone Project
  • 4
  • All prior coursework
  • BUS810
  • Contemporary Issues in Organizational Management
  • 3
  • None
  • MGT820
  • Global Perspectives on Social Impact
  • 3
  • None
  • BUS830
  • Sustainability and Future-Proofing
  • 3
  • MGT700
  • CAP800 — Management Capstone Project: A comprehensive project involving the design and execution of an operational initiative for a specific organization. Demonstrates technical and leadership competence. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS810 — Contemporary Issues in Organizational Management: Provides a forum for discussing current trends and challenges in the non-profit sector. Students analyze emerging issues through a lens of ethical responsibility. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • MGT820 — Global Perspectives on Social Impact: Examines how global trends influence local project management and organizational priorities. Students explore cross-cultural collaboration and operational adaptation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
  • BUS830 — Sustainability and Future-Proofing: Focuses on long-term organizational viability through succession planning and sustainable business models. Discusses strategic continuity in volatile environments. 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 undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Candidates are required to submit a statement of purpose outlining their professional goals, two letters of professional or academic recommendation, and official transcripts. All applicants must demonstrate an alignment with the institutional mission and a commitment to integrating ethical, faith-based values into their professional practice. Thesis or Capstone Project The Capstone Project serves as the final, integrative experience of the Master of Arts program, requiring students to execute a comprehensive management initiative for a real-world organization. Students must demonstrate mastery by applying theoretical frameworks from their coursework to solve an operational or project-based challenge, documenting the process through a formal research paper and an executive presentation. The project is weighted at 4 credits and requires deep engagement with the host organization's mission, governance, and community role. The project underscores the student's ability to synthesize academic rigor with faith-informed character development. By applying principles of biblical stewardship and ethical reasoning, students must justify their recommendations based on both economic feasibility and social integrity. Successful completion indicates that the student has transitioned from theoretical learner to a reflective, servant-hearted practitioner capable of leading with clarity and moral conviction in professional settings.

Protected Curriculum

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation and completion requirements

  • Graduation requires the completion of 60 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students must successfully pass all core and elective courses, culminating in the formal defense of the Capstone Project. In addition to academic metrics, students must fulfill expectations related to spiritual formation, which include active participation in community engagement initiatives and reflection on the integration of their faith within their chosen professional field.
  • The degree path emphasizes that professional excellence and spiritual maturity are inextricably linked. Candidates for graduation demonstrate readiness for faith-informed service by meeting rigorous academic standards while providing evidence of ethical integrity and servant-leadership capacity. This holistic assessment ensures that graduates are academically equipped and spiritually prepared to contribute meaningfully to their communities and organizations.
  • Career Opportunities
  • Nonprofit Operations Director
  • Faith-Based Program Manager
  • Organizational Development Consultant
  • Grant and Resource Administrator
  • Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Ministry Operations Specialist
  • Social Enterprise Project Lead
  • 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 Project Management, Operations
  • Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
  • Advanced Faith-Based Project Management, Operations 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 | Foundations of Management Theory | 4 | None
  • BUS510 | Ethical Stewardship and Resource Management | 4 | None
  • RES520 | Research Methods for Organizational Analysis | 4 | None
  • MGT505 | Organizational Leadership and Development | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MGT605 | Project Lifecycle and Execution | 4 | MGT501
  • BUS615 | Operational Strategy and Change Management | 4 | MGT501
  • COM620 | Communication for Organizational Influence | 4 | None
  • BUS630 | Financial Oversight in Nonprofits | 3 | BUS510
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MGT700 | Strategic Leadership and Governance | 4 | MGT605
  • BUS710 | Human Capital and Volunteer Management | 4 | None
  • MGT720 | Advanced Operations Analytics | 4 | RES520
  • MIN600 | Service and Community Engagement | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP800 | Management Capstone Project | 4 | All prior coursework
  • BUS810 | Contemporary Issues in Organizational Management | 3 | None
  • MGT820 | Global Perspectives on Social Impact | 3 | None
  • BUS830 | Sustainability and Future-Proofing | 3 | MGT700

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Career Opportunities

  • Nonprofit Operations Director
  • Faith-Based Program Manager
  • Organizational Development Consultant
  • Grant and Resource Administrator
  • Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Ministry Operations Specialist
  • Social Enterprise Project Lead

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 Project Management, Operations
  • Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours
  • Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
  • Advanced Faith-Based Project Management, Operations 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 | Foundations of Management Theory | 4 | None
  • BUS510 | Ethical Stewardship and Resource Management | 4 | None
  • RES520 | Research Methods for Organizational Analysis | 4 | None
  • MGT505 | Organizational Leadership and Development | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MGT605 | Project Lifecycle and Execution | 4 | MGT501
  • BUS615 | Operational Strategy and Change Management | 4 | MGT501
  • COM620 | Communication for Organizational Influence | 4 | None
  • BUS630 | Financial Oversight in Nonprofits | 3 | BUS510
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • MGT700 | Strategic Leadership and Governance | 4 | MGT605
  • BUS710 | Human Capital and Volunteer Management | 4 | None
  • MGT720 | Advanced Operations Analytics | 4 | RES520
  • MIN600 | Service and Community Engagement | 3 | None
  • Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
  • CAP800 | Management Capstone Project | 4 | All prior coursework
  • BUS810 | Contemporary Issues in Organizational Management | 3 | None
  • MGT820 | Global Perspectives on Social Impact | 3 | None
  • BUS830 | Sustainability and Future-Proofing | 3 | MGT700