Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Organizational Leadership, Specialization in Nonprofit Management

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.S. in Faith-Based Organizational Leadership

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Organizational Leadership core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Organizational Leadership with a specialization in Nonprofit Management offers a rigorous interdisciplinary approach to developing effective leaders within the voluntary sector. The curriculum synthesizes foundational business principles with the complexities of managing mission-driven organizations, ensuring that students are prepared to navigate the unique challenges of non-governmental and charitable entities. Students examine organizational theory, financial stewardship, resource development, and strategic governance through an analytical lens that emphasizes ethical integrity and human-centric management. By blending contemporary management scholarship with a commitment to service, the program prepares graduates to serve as catalysts for organizational health and community transformation. Students gain practical insights into the dynamics of team building, stakeholder relations, and regulatory environments, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit landscape.

The Bachelor of Science in Faith-Based Organizational Leadership, Specialization in Nonprofit Management combines rigorous general education with a comprehensive study of organizational theory, behavioral science, human development, ethical stewardship, empirical research, crisis awareness, resource referral, program development, and sustainable community-based support structures.

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 Organizational Leadership core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | College Composition | 3 | None
• BUS105 | Principles of Management | 3 | None
• PHI110 | Foundations of Professional Ethics | 3 | None
• MAT120 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COM150 | Organizational Communication | 3 | ENG101
• PSY120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None
• BUS180 | Financial Literacy for Organizations | 3 | MAT120
• HIS205 | History of Social Reform | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT210 | Nonprofit Administration | 4 | BUS105
• SOC230 | Sociology of Communities | 3 | PSY120
• BUS240 | Human Resource Management | 3 | BUS105
• HUM250 | Cultural Diversity and Service | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT280 | Resource Development and Fundraising | 4 | MGT210
• BUS290 | Marketing for Social Impact | 3 | COM150
• RES200 | Research Methods | 3 | MAT120
• MIN220 | Servant Leadership Principles | 3 | THE110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT310 | Project Management | 3 | BUS105
• BUS330 | Budgeting and Financial Analysis | 4 | BUS180
• EDU350 | Volunteer Training and Development | 3 | BUS240
• CHR310 | Ethics in Professional Practice | 3 | THE110
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT360 | Organizational Development | 3 | MGT210
• BUS380 | Grant Writing and Management | 3 | MGT280
• COU340 | Conflict Resolution in Groups | 3 | PSY120
• MGT390 | Data-Driven Impact Assessment | 3 | RES200
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT420 | Legal Environments of Nonprofits | 3 | MGT210
• BUS450 | Strategic Leadership | 4 | MGT360
• MGT440 | Public Policy and Advocacy | 3 | SOC230
• BUS495 | Professional Development Seminar | 3 | Senior Status
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | All Core Courses
• MGT470 | Advanced Leadership Seminar | 3 | MIN220
• BUS480 | Issues in Global Stewardship | 3 | MGT440
• THE499 | Integrative Leadership Philosophy | 3 | Senior Status

Career Opportunities

• Nonprofit Program Manager
• Development and Fundraising Coordinator
• Community Outreach Director
• Grant Writing Specialist
• Volunteer Services Manager
• Social Entrepreneur
• Organizational 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 Organizational Leadership
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years