Master of Arts in Faith-Based Project Management, Leadership

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

M.A. in Faith-Based Project Management, Leadership

Total program length

60 graduate semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years of full-time study

Advanced Faith-Based Project Management, Leadership 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 Leadership provides a comprehensive academic framework for individuals seeking to integrate professional management competencies with the principles of ethical stewardship and servant leadership. Students engage with advanced theoretical and practical methodologies that address the complexities of modern organizational environments within mission-driven contexts. This program emphasizes the cultivation of analytical skills necessary for navigating complex project lifecycles while maintaining a commitment to the foundational values of integrity and community transformation.

Throughout the curriculum, candidates explore the intersection of strategic operations and organizational development. By focusing on both quantitative rigor and qualitative leadership practices, the program fosters an environment where academic inquiry informs practical service. Participants emerge prepared to lead with a perspective grounded in moral clarity and a sophisticated understanding of how to manage resources effectively in service to the common good.

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

The graduate capstone may include: An applied research study; A community needs assessment; A faith-based project management, leadership-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 Details

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

Capstone Project

• 3
• Completion of all other core courses
• RES650 — Advanced Research Practicum: Students refine their research agendas and prepare to execute their final projects through iterative review and feedback. Advanced methods for data interpretation are emphasized. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT660 — Organizational Assessment and Evaluation: Students learn to conduct thorough organizational audits, identifying areas for growth and improvement. Metrics for assessing long-term organizational health are introduced. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM680 — Social Policy and Advocacy: This course addresses the influence of public policy on non-profit initiatives and the ethical imperative for advocacy. Students learn to interface with policy frameworks. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CAP699 — Capstone Project: The capstone serves as the final integration of the program, requiring students to complete a significant project that demonstrates professional competence and faith-informed leadership. Deliverables include a formal thesis report and a project presentation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Thesis or Capstone Project

• The Master’s Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience, requiring students to identify, research, and execute a comprehensive project that addresses a genuine organizational need within a mission-driven entity. This project demands the integration of project management methodologies, strategic leadership, and the application of ethical stewardship. Students are expected to produce a formal research paper and a strategic implementation plan that demonstrates scholarly depth and professional viability.
• Beyond technical competence, the capstone provides a platform for students to demonstrate spiritual formation and the integration of a Christian worldview in practical application. Through this process, students reflect on their role as servant leaders, documenting how their stewardship strategies align with the ethical commitments of their organization. The final deliverable represents both an academic achievement and a commitment to faith-informed service, illustrating the candidate's readiness to apply professional skills with integrity and character.

Career Opportunities

• Non-profit Program Manager
• Organizational Development Consultant
• Operations Director for Faith-based Organizations
• Director of Community Engagement
• Grant and Resource Development Officer
• Executive Leadership Coach
• Ministry Operations Administrator

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, Leadership
• Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
• Advanced Faith-Based Project Management, Leadership 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 | Principles of Project Management | 4 | None
• RES505 | Research Methods for Social Inquiry | 4 | None
• THE510 | Ethical Leadership and Stewardship | 3 | None
• COM520 | Organizational Communication Strategy | 4 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT530 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 4 | MGT501
• BUS540 | Financial Stewardship for Non-profits | 4 | None
• SOC550 | Social Innovation and Community Impact | 3 | None
• MGT560 | Operations and Systems Management | 4 | MGT501
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT610 | Change Management in Organizations | 4 | MGT530
• BUS620 | Resource Development and Grant Writing | 4 | BUS540
• MGT630 | Professional Ethics and Organizational Identity | 3 | THE510
• MGT640 | Advanced Leadership and Decision Making | 4 | MGT530
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• RES650 | Advanced Research Practicum | 3 | RES505
• MGT660 | Organizational Assessment and Evaluation | 3 | MGT640
• HUM680 | Social Policy and Advocacy | 3 | None
• CAP699 | Capstone Project | 3 | Completion of all other core courses