Master of Science in Faith-Based Healthcare Administration

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

M.S. in Faith-Based Healthcare Administration

Total program length

60 graduate semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years of full-time study

Advanced Faith-Based Healthcare Administration 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 Science in Faith-Based Healthcare Administration is a comprehensive graduate program designed to equip leaders with the administrative, ethical, and organizational competencies necessary to navigate the complex landscape of modern healthcare systems. Through a rigorous curriculum, students examine the intersection of organizational management and compassionate service, focusing on the stewardship of resources, human capital development, and policy analysis. The program emphasizes the integration of professional management standards with a commitment to integrity, service, and organizational excellence within diverse health-related environments.

Students engage in scholarly inquiry and practical application, ensuring that leadership decisions are informed by both data-driven evidence and strong ethical frameworks. By fostering a culture of servant leadership, the program prepares graduates to influence healthcare delivery systems that prioritize the well-being of the whole person. Graduates will be equipped to manage administrative operations with transparency, strategic foresight, and a dedication to the mission-driven goals of their respective organizations.

The 60-credit master's program provides advanced preparation in Faith-Based Healthcare Administration theory, human behavior, ethics, assessment awareness, research, program evaluation, crisis response, leadership, referral, and faith-based healthcare administration-support services.

The graduate capstone may include: An applied research study; A community needs assessment; A faith-based healthcare administration-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: Administrative Excellence

• 4
• RES505
• MGT810
• Legal Issues in Health Administration
• 4
• COM600
• MGT820
• Executive Leadership and Organizational Behavior
• 4
• MGT501
• SOC850
• Social Justice and Health Equity
• 3
• SOC650
• CAP800 — Capstone Project: Administrative Excellence: The final capstone project requires the application of all program concepts to a practical administrative issue. The result is a formal presentation and project submission demonstrating leadership capacity. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT810 — Legal Issues in Health Administration: A study of legal compliance, liability, and regulatory frameworks governing healthcare organizations. Emphasis is placed on the alignment of legal practice with organizational ethics. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT820 — Executive Leadership and Organizational Behavior: This course explores advanced theories of leadership, motivation, and decision-making within complex organizational structures. Students examine the psychological and sociological factors influencing employee behavior and team performance in healthcare environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC850 — Social Justice and Health Equity: An analysis of systemic barriers to healthcare and strategies for fostering equity. Students develop actionable plans to serve marginalized populations effectively. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Thesis or Capstone Project

• The Capstone Project serves as the culminating scholarly experience, requiring students to identify and address a real-world administrative challenge within a healthcare organization. Students are expected to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, producing a comprehensive project that includes a situational analysis, a proposed administrative strategy, and a detailed implementation plan. This project demonstrates the student's mastery of management principles and their capacity for critical, objective problem-solving.
• The project must explicitly demonstrate the integration of servant leadership and biblical stewardship, analyzing how administrative decisions impact the organizational mission and the stakeholders served. Students are required to document how their proposed solutions reflect an ethical commitment to the common good and the sustainability of nonprofit healthcare initiatives. The final deliverable is evaluated on both technical administrative rigor and the articulation of how faith-informed values guide organizational decision-making and promote human flourishing. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Career Opportunities

• Hospital Administrative Director
• Nonprofit Health Program Manager
• Healthcare Operations Consultant
• Community Health Outreach Coordinator
• Director of Patient Experience
• Faith-Based Health Facility Administrator
• Strategic Planning Lead for Health Services

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.S. in Faith-Based Healthcare Administration
• Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
• Advanced Faith-Based Healthcare Administration 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 | Organizational Leadership in Healthcare | 4 | None
• BUS510 | Healthcare Financial Management | 4 | None
• RES505 | Research Methods for Health Administration | 4 | None
• ETH520 | Ethics and Stewardship in Healthcare | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT605 | Strategic Management in Health Systems | 4 | MGT501
• BUS615 | Health Human Resources Management | 4 | MGT501
• COM600 | Health Policy and Advocacy | 3 | None
• SOC650 | Community Health Engagement | 4 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT701 | Operations and Quality Management | 4 | MGT605
• BUS710 | Organizational Development and Change | 4 | MGT605
• MGT720 | Global Perspectives in Healthcare | 4 | None
• BUS750 | Fundraising and Resource Development | 3 | BUS510
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP800 | Capstone Project: Administrative Excellence | 4 | RES505
• MGT810 | Legal Issues in Health Administration | 4 | COM600
• MGT820 | Executive Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 4 | MGT501
• SOC850 | Social Justice and Health Equity | 3 | SOC650
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• HAP651 | Healthcare Administration Prior Learning | 30 | None