Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Healthcare Management

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Healthcare Management

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

Academic unit

HBIU College of Business and Project Management

Total credits

120

Duration

4 years

• Analyze the operational and financial challenges within contemporary faith-based and non-profit healthcare environments.
• Evaluate ethical frameworks and leadership theories to cultivate organizational cultures of service and integrity.
• Apply strategic management principles to optimize healthcare delivery systems while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
• Demonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution skills essential for managing multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Integrate a Christian worldview into decision-making processes regarding resource allocation and community health outreach.
• Develop sustainable operational models that support the long-term mission and vision of healthcare organizations.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG101
• Academic Writing and Research
• 4
• None
• BUS105
• Principles of Management
• 4
• None
• MAT110
• College Algebra
• 4
• None
• PHI101
• Foundations of Professional Ethics
• 4
• None
• ENG101 — Academic Writing and Research: This course focuses on developing clear, persuasive, and grammatically correct academic prose. Students learn to research and synthesize sources to support their arguments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS105 — Principles of Management: An introduction to the four functions of management including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Students examine the organizational structures that drive success. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MAT110 — College Algebra: This course covers algebraic functions, equations, and their applications in business and social sciences. Emphasis is placed on data interpretation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PHI101 — Foundations of Professional Ethics: This course examines the theoretical frameworks and practical applications of ethical decision-making within corporate and clinical environments. Students analyze systemic moral dilemmas and develop professional codes of conduct. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• PSY120
• Introduction to Psychology
• 4
• None
• BUS150
• Business Communication
• 4
• ENG101
• HIS201
• History of World Cultures
• 4
• None
• MIN110
• Servant Leadership Theory
• 4
• THE101
• PSY120 — Introduction to Psychology: A study of human behavior, cognition, and emotional development as they relate to social environments. Students analyze factors that influence individual and group motivations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS150 — Business Communication: This course teaches professional communication strategies including report writing, presentation skills, and interpersonal negotiation. Emphasis is placed on clear and ethical workplace interaction. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HIS201 — History of World Cultures: An exploration of historical developments and cultural shifts that have shaped modern societal institutions. Students analyze the impact of tradition and progress. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN110 — Servant Leadership Theory: An analysis of leadership models that prioritize the welfare of others and the collective good. Students evaluate how humble leadership impacts organizational culture. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 3 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS210
• Principles of Financial Accounting
• 4
• MAT110
• SOC220
• Sociology of Communities
• 4
• None
• BUS230
• Healthcare Systems and Delivery
• 4
• BUS105
• HUM205
• Foundations of Western Philosophy
• 4
• None
• BUS210 — Principles of Financial Accounting: Introduction to the fundamental concepts of financial reporting, tracking assets, and managing organizational budgets. Students learn to interpret balance sheets and income statements. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC220 — Sociology of Communities: Examination of community structures, social dynamics, and the role of institutions in public welfare. Students explore the intersection of sociology and public service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS230 — Healthcare Systems and Delivery: An overview of healthcare structures, including public and private providers and their operational frameworks. Students identify the primary roles of different healthcare stakeholders. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM205 — Foundations of Western Philosophy: An introduction to philosophical inquiry regarding truth, justice, and the human condition. Students examine historical schools of thought and their relevance today. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 4 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS250
• Human Resource Management
• 4
• BUS105
• BIO210
• Introduction to Health Sciences
• 4
• None
• RES205
• Research Methods for Social Sciences
• 4
• MAT110
• CHR220
• Stewardship and Economics
• 4
• THE101
• BUS250 — Human Resource Management: Studies the principles of personnel management, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Students explore how to build healthy and supportive organizational environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BIO210 — Introduction to Health Sciences: A foundation in the scientific principles of human health and wellness. Students explore the biological aspects of community health needs. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES205 — Research Methods for Social Sciences: An introduction to qualitative and quantitative research designs. Students practice data collection and analysis to solve practical management problems. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CHR220 — Stewardship and Economics: An exploration of economic principles centered on the responsible management of resources and assets. Students consider the ethical implications of scarcity and distribution. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 5 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS310
• Healthcare Policy and Legal Issues
• 4
• BUS230
• BUS320
• Operations Management
• 4
• BUS210
• MGT330
• Organizational Behavior
• 4
• BUS105
• COM310
• Public Relations and Advocacy
• 4
• BUS150
• BUS310 — Healthcare Policy and Legal Issues: Analysis of the legal frameworks, regulations, and policies governing the healthcare industry. Students study compliance and institutional risk management. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS320 — Operations Management: Studies the processes of producing goods and services, including supply chain and inventory management. Students optimize workflows for efficiency and quality. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT330 — Organizational Behavior: Examination of individual and group behavior within organizations to improve productivity and morale. Students learn to foster healthy work cultures. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM310 — Public Relations and Advocacy: Covers strategies for managing external relations and communicating organizational missions to the public. Students develop professional messaging for diverse audiences. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 6 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS350
• Healthcare Marketing and Development
• 4
• BUS310
• BUS360
• Financial Management for Nonprofits
• 4
• BUS210
• COU320
• Conflict Resolution and Mediation
• 4
• MGT330
• SOC350
• Principles of Compassionate Care Systems
• 4
• THE101
• BUS350 — Healthcare Marketing and Development: Strategies for outreach, community engagement, and resource development in the healthcare sector. Students explore relationship building as a means of support. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS360 — Financial Management for Nonprofits: In-depth study of grant management, fundraising, and fiscal reporting for tax-exempt organizations. Students ensure accountability and financial transparency. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COU320 — Conflict Resolution and Mediation: Provides tools and strategies for navigating disputes within organizational settings. Students practice de-escalation techniques and collaborative problem solving. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC350 — Principles of Compassionate Care Systems: This course explores the sociological and psychological factors involved in providing human-centered care within diverse community settings. Students learn evidence-based methodologies for delivering support services and managing social welfare outreach programs. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 7 — Year 4
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS410
• Strategic Management
• 4
• BUS320
• BUS420
• Quality Improvement in Healthcare
• 4
• RES205
• MGT450
• Leading Change and Innovation
• 4
• MGT330
• EDU401
• Educational Leadership and Training
• 4
• MGT330
• BUS410 — Strategic Management: Students apply theoretical knowledge to develop comprehensive strategies for organizational growth and mission fulfillment. Emphasis is on long-term sustainability. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS420 — Quality Improvement in Healthcare: Examination of methods to measure and enhance service quality and institutional outcomes. Students learn to use data for continuous improvement. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT450 — Leading Change and Innovation: Explores how to successfully guide organizations through transitions and implement new, forward-thinking initiatives. Students learn to lead with adaptability. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• EDU401 — Educational Leadership and Training: Covers techniques for training staff and volunteers to ensure mission-focused excellence. Students analyze pedagogical tools for professional development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 8 — Year 4
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• CAP490
• Senior Capstone Project
• 4
• BUS410
• BUS480
• Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility
• 4
• THE101
• BUS460
• Global Health Perspectives
• 4
• SOC220
• MIN495
• Practicum in Leadership
• 4
• MGT330
• CAP490 — Senior Capstone Project: This culminating project requires students to design and propose a solution to an identified healthcare management problem, integrating ethical principles and professional skills. The project showcases mastery in management theory and leadership. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS480 — Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility: A deep analysis of corporate and institutional responsibility in society. Students debate contemporary ethical challenges and design ethical workplace policies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS460 — Global Health Perspectives: An investigation of health challenges and management opportunities within a global context. Students explore intercultural dynamics in healthcare delivery. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN495 — Practicum in Leadership: A practical field experience allowing students to observe and assist in professional leadership capacities. Students reflect on their leadership style in a real-world setting. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must provide evidence of a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Prospective students are required to submit official transcripts, a personal statement regarding their professional interests, and two letters of recommendation that speak to their character and academic potential. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience, requiring students to synthesize their learning by addressing a tangible operational or strategic challenge within a healthcare setting. Students work under faculty supervision to develop a comprehensive project that demonstrates mastery of business management principles and ethical leadership in a real-world context. The scope includes a detailed needs assessment, a strategic proposal, and an implementation plan, all reflecting a deep commitment to servant leadership and responsible resource management. Deliverables include a formal research paper and a professional presentation showcasing the student's ability to navigate organizational complexity while upholding faith-based institutional values. This project serves as a bridge between academic theory and professional practice, emphasizing the integration of character development with technical competence. It requires students to articulate how their proposed solutions reflect an understanding of biblical stewardship and ethical reasoning, demonstrating a holistic approach to their role as future managers.

• To qualify for graduation, students must complete 120 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Graduates must demonstrate not only academic proficiency across all core and elective courses but also a commitment to spiritual and ethical growth through active participation in required community service initiatives and formative chapel experiences. Successful completion of the Senior Capstone Project is mandatory to reflect both professional readiness and the internal integration of faith with management practice. By fulfilling these requirements, students signify their readiness to serve as integrity-driven professionals who pair technical expertise with a lifelong commitment to service-oriented, ethical leadership in their communities.
• Career Opportunities
• Healthcare Administration Specialist
• Nonprofit Operations Manager
• Patient Services Coordinator
• Health Program Assistant
• Community Relations Manager
• Human Resources Coordinator for Healthcare
• Mission-Driven Health 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 | B.A. in Faith-Based Healthcare Management
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years
• General education | 36 credit hours
• Business and management core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
• Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Research | 4 | None
• BUS105 | Principles of Management | 4 | None
• MAT110 | College Algebra | 4 | None
• PHI101 | Foundations of Professional Ethics | 4 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• PSY120 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | None
• BUS150 | Business Communication | 4 | ENG101
• HIS201 | History of World Cultures | 4 | None
• MIN110 | Servant Leadership Theory | 4 | THE101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS210 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 | MAT110
• SOC220 | Sociology of Communities | 4 | None
• BUS230 | Healthcare Systems and Delivery | 4 | BUS105
• HUM205 | Foundations of Western Philosophy | 4 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS250 | Human Resource Management | 4 | BUS105
• BIO210 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 4 | None
• RES205 | Research Methods for Social Sciences | 4 | MAT110
• CHR220 | Stewardship and Economics | 4 | THE101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS310 | Healthcare Policy and Legal Issues | 4 | BUS230
• BUS320 | Operations Management | 4 | BUS210
• MGT330 | Organizational Behavior | 4 | BUS105
• COM310 | Public Relations and Advocacy | 4 | BUS150
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS350 | Healthcare Marketing and Development | 4 | BUS310
• BUS360 | Financial Management for Nonprofits | 4 | BUS210
• COU320 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation | 4 | MGT330
• SOC350 | Principles of Compassionate Care Systems | 4 | THE101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS410 | Strategic Management | 4 | BUS320
• BUS420 | Quality Improvement in Healthcare | 4 | RES205
• MGT450 | Leading Change and Innovation | 4 | MGT330
• EDU401 | Educational Leadership and Training | 4 | MGT330
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | BUS410
• BUS480 | Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility | 4 | THE101
• BUS460 | Global Health Perspectives | 4 | SOC220
• MIN495 | Practicum in Leadership | 4 | MGT330