Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Healthcare Management

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.S. in Faith-Based Healthcare Management

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Healthcare Management core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Healthcare Management is an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree designed to equip students with the managerial, analytical, and ethical competencies necessary for administrative roles within healthcare organizations. The curriculum integrates core business principles with a robust understanding of health delivery systems, organizational behavior, and the complexities of human-centered care. By blending technical proficiency in resource management with a focus on holistic stewardship, the program addresses the unique demands of health-related entities that prioritize service and community welfare. The program fosters a commitment to excellence and professional integrity, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to navigate the intersection of operational efficiency and ethical healthcare delivery within diverse, mission-driven environments. The structure of the degree facilitates the development of critical thinking, strategic planning, and administrative agility, grounding all professional practice in a framework of servant leadership and social responsibility. Students engage with both current industry best practices and philosophical inquiries regarding the nature of service and stewardship, ensuring a comprehensive preparation for professional life. This course of study is intended for students seeking to apply organizational management skills within settings that emphasize communal health, charitable outreach, and faith-informed ethical standards.

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Healthcare Management combines a robust liberal arts foundation with comprehensive study in healthcare management theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, referral strategies, program development, and community-based support.

Florida's current standard establishes a minimum of 120 semester credits for a bachelor's degree and at least 30 general-education credits for a Bachelor of Science. This curriculum exceeds the general-education minimum.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 120
• Duration: 4 years
• Degree Level: Bachelor

General education | 36 credit hours

• Faith-Based Healthcare Management core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS101 | Introduction to Management | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 3 | None
• BIO105 | Foundations of Human Health | 3 | None
• PHI101 | Introduction to Professional Ethics | 2 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS150 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | BUS101
• MAT120 | Business Statistics | 3 | None
• SOC110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | None
• CHR120 | Principles of Stewardship | 3 | THE101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT201 | Healthcare Systems Management | 4 | BUS101
• BUS210 | Principles of Accounting | 3 | MAT120
• COM205 | Professional Communication | 3 | ENG101
• HIS200 | History of Philanthropy | 2 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT250 | Human Resource Management | 3 | BUS150
• BUS260 | Nonprofit Financial Management | 3 | BUS210
• PSY220 | Health Psychology | 3 | SOC110
• RES280 | Research Methods | 3 | MAT120
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT301 | Strategic Planning in Healthcare | 3 | MGT201
• MGT315 | Health Law and Ethics | 4 | MGT201
• BUS320 | Marketing for Service Organizations | 3 | COM205
• COU350 | Crisis Management | 2 | MGT201
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT360 | Operations and Quality Management | 3 | MGT301
• BUS370 | Grant Writing and Fundraising | 3 | BUS260
• SOC380 | Public Health Policy | 3 | SOC110
• MIN390 | Servant Leadership | 3 | BUS150
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT401 | Advanced Healthcare Administration | 3 | MGT301
• MGT410 | Governance and Institutional Policy | 3 | MGT315
• BUS420 | Risk Management | 3 | MGT315
• RES450 | Senior Project Seminar | 3 | RES280
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | RES450
• MGT460 | Ethics in Healthcare Leadership | 3 | MGT315
• BUS470 | Organizational Effectiveness | 3 | MGT301
• COM480 | Community Outreach Strategy | 2 | BUS320

Career Opportunities

• Non-profit Healthcare Administrator
• Community Health Program Coordinator
• Faith-based Hospital Operations Manager
• Health Services Manager for Charitable Outreach
• Medical Practice Administrator
• Healthcare Human Resources Specialist
• Public Health Agency Consultant

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 | B.S. in Faith-Based Healthcare Management
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years