Admission Requirements
Admission and entry requirements
Applicants must possess a master's degree in human resources or a related field, with a strong academic record. Professional experience in HR or a related discipline is highly recommended. Career Opportunities Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) HR Consultant specializing in faith-based organizations Director of Organizational Development Talent Management Specialist Compliance Director for HR policies Training and Development Manager Executive Roles within Nonprofits Academia and Research positions in HR 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 | Ph.D. in Faith-Based Human Resources Total program length | 36 semester credit hours Maximum approved transfer credit | Up to 40 semester credit hours Minimum credits completed through the University after maximum transfer | 80 semester credit hours Normal completion time | Four to six academic years, depending on approved transfer credit, enrollment status, research progress, and dissertation completion Advanced faith-based human resources theory and specialization | 3 credit hours Research methods, statistics, and scholarly inquiry | 6 credit hours Professional leadership and higher-education teaching | 6 credit hours Advanced electives and concentration courses | 3 credit hours Scholarly writing and publication | 3 credit hours Comprehensive examination and doctoral candidacy | 3 credit hours Dissertation research and defense | 12 credit hours Total | 36 semester credit hours Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites HRD 8101 | Doctoral Seminar: HRM Theory & Scholarship | 3 | None HRD 8102 | Seminar: Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 | None HRD 8103 | Seminar: Talent Management & Workforce Planning | 3 | None HRD 8104 | Seminar: Employee Relations, Labor, & Employment Systems | 3 | None HRD 8105 | Seminar: Compensation, Benefits, & Total Rewards Research | 3 | None HRD 8106 | Seminar: Performance Management & HR Analytics | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites HRD 8107 | Seminar: Training, Learning, & Development Science | 3 | None HRD 8108 | Seminar: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Organizational Justice | 3 | None MGMT 8110 | Organizational Theory & Strategy Foundations | 3 | None HRD 8111 | Seminar: Global HRM & Cross-Cultural Workforce Research | 3 | None HRD 8112 | Seminar: Leadership, Teams, & Organizational Behavior for HR Scholars | 3 | None RES 8201 | Quantitative Research Methods I | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites RES 8202 | Quantitative Research Methods II | 3 | None RES 8203 | Statistics for Behavioral & Organizational Research I | 3 | None RES 8204 | Statistics II: Multivariate Analysis | 3 | None RES 8211 | Qualitative Research Design & Field Methods | 3 | None RES 8212 | Mixed Methods Research & Program Evaluation | 3 | None RES 8220 | Measurement, Psychometrics, & Scale Development | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites RES 8222 | Advanced Modeling (SEM / HLM / Longitudinal Designs) | 3 | None FBRM 8301 | Faith-Based Leadership & Organizational Stewardship (Minor 1 of 5) | 3 | None FBRM 8302 | Ethics, Governance, & Compliance in Faith-Based Management (Minor 2 of 5) | 3 | None FBRM 8303 | Faith-Based HR Policy & Workforce Care (Minor 3 of 5) | 3 | None FBRM 8304 | Conflict Transformation & Mediation in Faith-Based Organizations (Minor 4 of 5) | 3 | None FBRM 8305 | Resource Development, Sustainability, & Mission Management (Minor 5 of 5) | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites HRD 8901 | Doctoral Teaching Practicum in HR (Pedagogy & Instruction) | 3 | None HRD 8910 | Comprehensive Exam Preparation & Integrative Review | 3 | None RES 8991 | Dissertation Proposal Research (Doctoral Research Credits) | 3 | None HRD 8993 | Dissertation Prospectus Seminar | 3 | None RES 9991 | Dissertation Research I (Doctoral Research Credits) | 3 | None RES 9992 | Dissertation Research II (Doctoral Research Credits) | 3 | None Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites HRD 9995 | Dissertation Writing & Publication Seminar | 3 | None HRD 9998 | Dissertation Defense Seminar | 3 | None