Master of Science in Faith-Based Healthcare, Specialization in Management, Ethics

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

M.S. in Faith-Based Healthcare

Total program length

60 graduate semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years of full-time study

Advanced faith-based healthcare 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 with a specialization in Management and Ethics provides a rigorous academic framework for professionals seeking to lead within the intersection of healthcare systems and faith-informed organizational values. The curriculum bridges technical management expertise with the complexities of ethical decision-making in diverse healthcare environments, emphasizing the principles of stewardship and service to the vulnerable. Students explore organizational theory, strategic resource allocation, and the socio-ethical implications of modern healthcare policy. By integrating scholarly inquiry with a commitment to integrity, the program equips graduates to navigate the challenges of healthcare administration while fostering environments of compassion and institutional excellence. This program is designed for those who view healthcare administration as a calling to serve the greater good through professional excellence and character-driven leadership.

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

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

• 4
• Completion of all core courses
• MGT 650
• Leading Change in Healthcare Organizations
• 4
• MGT 500
• ETH 660
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• 4
• ETH 510
• RES 670
• Advanced Healthcare Research Seminar
• 3
• RES 520
• CAP 699 — Capstone Project: This course is the final requirement where students synthesize their learning into an applied management or ethical project. Students work under faculty supervision to produce a comprehensive final report and presentation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT 650 — Leading Change in Healthcare Organizations: This course focuses on the psychology and practice of change management within complex institutional systems. Leaders learn how to foster innovation and improvement while maintaining ethical alignment. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ETH 660 — Corporate Social Responsibility: This course explores the responsibility of healthcare institutions to the broader community and environment. Students analyze best practices in social impact and charitable governance. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES 670 — Advanced Healthcare Research Seminar: This seminar focuses on synthesizing advanced research findings to influence institutional policy and practice. Students present a final portfolio of professional work to their peers and mentors. 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 execute an original project that addresses a substantive challenge within a healthcare management or ethical context. Students must identify a real-world problem and design an evidence-based solution that demonstrates proficiency in administrative analysis and ethical reasoning. The project requires a formal written report and a professional defense that synthesizes the student's mastery of the program's learning outcomes. Through this endeavor, students must demonstrate how their proposed solutions reflect biblical stewardship, spiritual formation, and the promotion of justice within the healthcare landscape. The project is weighted at 4 credit hours and is evaluated for both academic rigor and its capacity to contribute to faith-informed service, ensuring that graduates possess the character and competence necessary for professional leadership.

Career Opportunities

• Healthcare Administration Manager
• Ethics Compliance Officer
• Nonprofit Health Program Director
• Healthcare Policy Consultant
• Community Health Services Manager
• Operations Director for Faith-Based Clinics
• Healthcare Strategic Planner

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
• Total program length | 60 graduate semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Two academic years of full-time study
• Advanced faith-based healthcare 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
• MGT 500 | Foundations of Healthcare Management | 4 | None
• ETH 510 | Bioethics and Healthcare Decisions | 4 | None
• RES 520 | Research Methods in Healthcare | 4 | None
• MGT 505 | Professional Identity and Organizational Leadership | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS 530 | Financial Stewardship in Healthcare | 4 | MGT 500
• MGT 540 | Human Resources and Organizational Behavior | 4 | MGT 500
• SOC 550 | Healthcare Policy and Social Justice | 4 | None
• BUS 560 | Marketing and Community Outreach | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ETH 610 | Advanced Ethical Decision-Making | 4 | ETH 510
• MGT 620 | Strategic Management in Healthcare | 4 | MGT 500
• COU 630 | Crisis Management and Organizational Resilience | 4 | None
• BUS 640 | Global Perspectives on Healthcare | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP 699 | Capstone Project | 4 | Completion of all core courses
• MGT 650 | Leading Change in Healthcare Organizations | 4 | MGT 500
• ETH 660 | Corporate Social Responsibility | 4 | ETH 510
• RES 670 | Advanced Healthcare Research Seminar | 3 | RES 520