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Masterdegree
Master of Arts in Faith-Based Arts in Intelligence Studies, Human Rights Security
Credits60Duration2 yearsCourses—
Advanced faith-based arts in intelligence studies, human rights security 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 Intelligence Studies and Human Rights Security is a rigorous graduate program designed for professionals seeking to address complex global security challenges through an interdisciplinary lens. The curriculum integrates advanced intelligence methodology with human rights law, fostering an environment where analytical precision meets ethical responsibility and global stewardship. Students engage in deep examination of geopolitical trends, surveillance technologies, and the humanitarian impacts of security policy. By bridging traditional intelligence paradigms with contemporary human rights frameworks, the program equips graduates to serve as principled leaders in a complex global landscape. The academic experience emphasizes the necessity of moral clarity and compassionate engagement in all aspects of intelligence gathering and humanitarian protection. Through a curriculum rooted in servant leadership, students are challenged to evaluate the societal implications of their work, ensuring that institutional actions honor human dignity and uphold justice. This program bridges the gap between high-stakes analytical environments and the foundational commitments of faith-informed service.
The 60-credit master's program provides advanced preparation in faith-based arts in intelligence studies, human rights security theory, human behavior, ethics, assessment awareness, research, program evaluation, crisis response, leadership, referral, and faith-based arts in intelligence studies, human rights security-support services.
The graduate capstone may include: An applied research study; A community needs assessment; A faith-based arts in intelligence studies, human rights security-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.
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Master of Arts in Faith-Based Iconic Leadership
Credits60Duration2 yearsCourses12
Advanced Faith-Based Iconic 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 Iconic Leadership is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed for professionals seeking to lead with integrity, foresight, and ethical responsibility in diverse organizational environments. By synthesizing contemporary management theory with foundational principles of servant leadership and stewardship, the curriculum addresses the complexities of modern administration through the lens of mission-driven values. Students explore the intersection of organizational behavior, strategic decision-making, and ethical governance to foster cultures of excellence and service within their respective spheres of influence. The program emphasizes a holistic approach to leadership that prioritizes the development of the individual leader's character alongside their analytical and operational competencies. Through rigorous academic inquiry and practical application, candidates engage with the challenges of guiding institutions through periods of growth, transition, and conflict. This degree provides a robust intellectual framework for individuals dedicated to influencing society through principled, faith-informed leadership that reflects enduring ethical commitments.
The 60-credit master's program provides advanced preparation in Faith-Based Iconic Leadership theory, human behavior, ethics, assessment awareness, research, program evaluation, crisis response, leadership, referral, and faith-based iconic leadership-support services.
The graduate capstone may include: An applied research study; A community needs assessment; A faith-based iconic 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.
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Master of Arts in Faith-Based Marketing, Advertising
Credits60Duration2 yearsCourses16
Advanced Faith-Based Marketing, Advertising 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 Marketing and Advertising at HBIU is an advanced graduate degree designed to bridge the gap between contemporary promotional strategies and the mission-centric needs of ethical, value-driven organizations. Students will engage with a curriculum that balances technical proficiency in consumer behavior and digital communication with a rigorous exploration of stewardship and servant leadership within the marketplace. This program emphasizes the cultivation of high-level professional skills alongside the development of an integrity-based approach to organizational growth and community influence. Through an analytical lens, the curriculum challenges students to refine traditional marketing models to better serve the needs of organizations committed to positive social and spiritual impact. Graduates will be equipped to navigate complex global communication environments while maintaining a foundational commitment to ethical excellence and sustainable organizational development. The integration of academic rigor and moral discernment ensures that students are prepared for leadership roles that prioritize authentic engagement and community-oriented outcomes.
The 60-credit master's program provides advanced preparation in Faith-Based Marketing, Advertising theory, human behavior, ethics, assessment awareness, research, program evaluation, crisis response, leadership, referral, and faith-based marketing, advertising-support services.
The graduate capstone may include: An applied research study; A community needs assessment; A faith-based marketing, advertising-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.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Faith-Based Arts, Administration
Credits120Duration3 yearsCourses11
Maximum approved transfer credit
Up to 40 semester credit hours
Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer
80 semester credit hours
Advanced faith-based arts and administration theory and specialization
30 credit hours
Research methods, statistics, and scholarly inquiry
24 credit hours
Professional leadership and higher-education teaching
15 credit hours
Advanced electives and concentration courses
18 credit hours
Scholarly writing and publication
9 credit hours
Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy
6 credit hours
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