Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Blockchain Technology (Specialization in Digital Currency, Fundraising)

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

A.A. in Faith-Based Blockchain Technology

Total program length

60 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years

General education

18 credit hours

Faith-Based Blockchain Technology core

30 credit hours

Professional application courses

9 credit hours

Capstone requirement

3 credit hours

The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Blockchain Technology is a comprehensive 60-credit undergraduate program designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of distributed ledger technologies, digital currencies, and fundraising methodologies. Situated within the College of Computer Science, the program emphasizes the technical mechanics of blockchain architecture while simultaneously investigating the ethical, social, and economic implications of decentralized systems in a globalized society. Students explore how these technological tools can be strategically utilized to enhance transparency, security, and administrative efficiency within organizational frameworks. The curriculum balances rigorous technical training with an academic inquiry into the stewardship of digital resources. By integrating principles of servant leadership and ethical responsibility, students are prepared to navigate the complexities of the digital economy while remaining committed to the long-term sustainability of community-focused entities. This dual focus ensures that graduates possess the analytical skills necessary to manage modern financial technologies through a lens of integrity and social accountability.

The Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Blockchain Technology provides foundational study in the technical, ethical, and theological dimensions of digital ledger systems. Students engage with a curriculum designed to foster expertise in digital currency frameworks, secure fundraising practices, and community development. By integrating human development principles, effective communication strategies, and faith-centered ethics, the program equips students to utilize innovative blockchain applications as resources for organizational advancement and societal support services.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 60
• Duration: 2 years
• Degree Level: Associate

General education | 18 credit hours

• Faith-Based Blockchain Technology core | 30 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 9 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 3 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Communication and Ethics | 4 | None
• MAT150 | Mathematics for Finance | 4 | None
• BUS110 | Foundations of Business Management | 3 | None
• BUS101 | Principles of Resource Management and Ethical Governance | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CS101 | Introduction to Blockchain Technology | 4 | None
• BUS120 | Principles of Fundraising | 4 | BUS110
• CS105 | Digital Security Fundamentals | 3 | None
• SOC200 | Sociology of Technology | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CS201 | Digital Asset Management | 4 | CS101
• BUS210 | Financial Integrity and Transparency | 4 | BUS120
• MGT220 | Organizational Leadership | 3 | BUS110
• RES200 | Research Methods | 3 | ENG101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP299 | Blockchain Technology Capstone | 4 | RES200, CS201
• CS250 | Advanced Digital Infrastructures | 4 | CS201
• BUS250 | Strategic Communications for Organizations | 3 | ENG101
• HUM250 | Humanities and Ethical Stewardship | 3 | CHR101

Career Opportunities

• Blockchain Systems Analyst for Nonprofits
• Digital Fundraising Coordinator
• Database Administrator for Faith-Based Organizations
• Compliance Liaison for Charitable Foundations
• Operations Manager in Mission-Driven Fintech
• Grant Management Technology Specialist

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 Blockchain Technology
• Total program length | 60 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Two academic years