Associate of Arts in Faith-Based International Business (Specialization in International Business, Development)

Degree abbreviation

A.A. in Faith-Based International Business

Total program length

60 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Two academic years

General education

18 credit hours

Professional application courses

9 credit hours

Capstone requirement

3 credit hours

Academic unit

HBIU College of Business and Project Management

Total credits

60

Duration

2 years

• Analyze the principles of international trade and their impact on global development initiatives.
• Evaluate organizational management strategies through the framework of servant leadership.
• Apply economic and financial concepts to enhance the operational efficiency of community-based organizations.
• Communicate effectively within multicultural professional environments to support organizational objectives.
• Design ethical frameworks for business decision-making that promote social and economic sustainability.
• Integrate a professional worldview that prioritizes stewardship and social responsibility in international business contexts.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS101
• Introduction to International Business
• 4
• None
• ENG101
• Professional Communication
• 3
• None
• MAT110
• Business Mathematics
• 3
• None
• CHR105
• Foundations of Servant Leadership
• 3
• None
• BUS101 — Introduction to International Business: This course covers fundamental concepts of global trade, market environments, and economic systems. It evaluates the impact of international policy on domestic and global markets. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ENG101 — Professional Communication: Students develop advanced written and oral communication skills for professional settings. The course emphasizes clarity, technical accuracy, and persuasive discourse. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MAT110 — Business Mathematics: This course reviews mathematical applications in business, including budgeting, interest calculations, and financial analysis. It emphasizes precision in quantitative reporting. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CHR105 — Foundations of Servant Leadership: This course explores the philosophical and practical foundations of servant leadership. It examines how individual values influence organizational culture and management styles. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS205
• Principles of Management
• 4
• BUS101
• SOC120
• Global Development Issues
• 3
• None
• COM210
• Intercultural Business Relations
• 3
• None
• PSY101
• Introduction to Psychology
• 3
• None
• BUS205 — Principles of Management: This course examines core management theories and their application in diverse organizational structures. Emphasis is placed on planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC120 — Global Development Issues: An introduction to sociological perspectives on international development and poverty reduction strategies. The course addresses the complexities of global inequality and social change. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM210 — Intercultural Business Relations: This course investigates the role of culture in international business negotiations and team dynamics. It focuses on developing cross-cultural awareness and interpersonal competence. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PSY101 — Introduction to Psychology: A survey of psychological concepts relevant to understanding human behavior in team and organizational environments. The course addresses motivation, stress management, and interpersonal group dynamics. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 3 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS310
• Financial Stewardship and Budgeting
• 4
• MAT110
• BUS320
• International Business Law and Ethics
• 3
• BUS205
• RES200
• Research Methods for Organizations
• 3
• None
• HIS250
• Global Economics and History
• 3
• None
• BUS310 — Financial Stewardship and Budgeting: This course focuses on the ethical management of financial resources and the development of sustainable project budgets. Students analyze financial statements and reporting for non-profit entities. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS320 — International Business Law and Ethics: A study of the legal frameworks and ethical challenges inherent in international operations. The course emphasizes regulatory compliance and the promotion of ethical business practices. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES200 — Research Methods for Organizations: An introduction to qualitative and quantitative research techniques for organizational assessment. Students learn to collect and interpret data to inform strategic decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HIS250 — Global Economics and History: An examination of historical economic shifts and their implications for modern global business. The course evaluates how historical contexts influence present-day international development efforts. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 4 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• CAP299
• Capstone Project
• 4
• RES200
• MGT350
• Strategic Operations Management
• 3
• BUS205
• HUM300
• Ethics in a Global Context
• 3
• CHR105
• BUS360
• Social Enterprise and Impact
• 3
• BUS310
• CAP299 — Capstone Project: The capstone experience requires students to synthesize knowledge into a comprehensive project that addresses an international development challenge. Students demonstrate leadership, strategic planning, and ethical reasoning in a final deliverable. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT350 — Strategic Operations Management: This course covers the optimization of organizational processes to achieve efficiency and mission alignment. Students analyze supply chain logistics and project implementation workflows. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM300 — Ethics in a Global Context: This course explores normative ethical theories applied to global business and development challenges. It focuses on the role of integrity in cross-border professional relationships. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS360 — Social Enterprise and Impact: An analysis of social enterprise models and their effectiveness in fostering sustainable community change. The course examines the balance between market-based strategies and social mission outcomes. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must provide evidence of a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent, such as a GED. Prospective students are expected to demonstrate academic readiness for college-level study through a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher, or by providing supplemental documentation of professional or volunteer experience that suggests potential for success in an academic environment. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final, integrative experience for the Associate of Arts in Faith-Based International Business, requiring students to synthesize their learning across business management, economic development, and ethical leadership. Students will develop a comprehensive project plan for an international business or non-profit initiative, detailing operational logistics, resource management, and social impact strategies. This four-credit course demands the application of rigorous academic research and the demonstration of professional competence in addressing a real-world developmental challenge. The project requires students to articulate how their proposed business strategy embodies principles of servant leadership and stewardship, providing a clear justification for the moral and economic efficacy of their initiative. Through this process, students translate their commitment to faith-informed character development into actionable, evidence-based business models, demonstrating both their academic mastery and their readiness for principled service in global sectors.

• To graduate from the program, students must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successfully complete all 60 required credit hours. This achievement signifies not only academic attainment but also the cultivation of spiritual maturity and ethical integrity necessary for professional practice. Beyond credit requirements, students must demonstrate satisfactory completion of the Capstone Project, which confirms their capacity to align professional endeavors with their personal commitment to faith-informed, community-focused leadership. Graduates are expected to participate in institutional initiatives that reflect HBI University's values of community engagement and service. This program ensures that students leave prepared to represent their institutional values through professional excellence, demonstrating a consistent dedication to the moral, ethical, and practical demands of global service and stewardship.
• Career Opportunities
• International Non-profit Program Coordinator
• Global Logistics Associate
• Microfinance Field Assistant
• Community Development Administrator
• Cross-cultural Operations Specialist
• Faith-based Organizational Liaison
• International Business Administrative Associate
• 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 | A.A. in Faith-Based International Business
• Total program length | 60 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Two academic years
• General education | 18 credit hours
• Business and management core | 30 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 9 credit hours
• Capstone requirement | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS101 | Introduction to International Business | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Professional Communication | 3 | None
• MAT110 | Business Mathematics | 3 | None
• CHR105 | Foundations of Servant Leadership | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS205 | Principles of Management | 4 | BUS101
• SOC120 | Global Development Issues | 3 | None
• COM210 | Intercultural Business Relations | 3 | None
• PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS310 | Financial Stewardship and Budgeting | 4 | MAT110
• BUS320 | International Business Law and Ethics | 3 | BUS205
• RES200 | Research Methods for Organizations | 3 | None
• HIS250 | Global Economics and History | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP299 | Capstone Project | 4 | RES200
• MGT350 | Strategic Operations Management | 3 | BUS205
• HUM300 | Ethics in a Global Context | 3 | CHR105
• BUS360 | Social Enterprise and Impact | 3 | BUS310