Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Supply Chain Management (Specialization in Logistics for Humanitarian Aid)

Degree abbreviation

A.A. in Faith-Based Supply Chain Management (Specialization in Logistics for Humanitarian Aid)

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 Economics

Total credits

60

Duration

2 years

• Analyze complex supply chain processes to improve resource allocation in humanitarian contexts.
• Evaluate the ethical implications of logistical decision-making within nonprofit settings.
• Apply principles of stewardship to the management of financial and physical assets.
• Design effective distribution strategies for aid delivery in diverse environmental conditions.
• Demonstrate servant leadership competencies through team-based collaborative projects.
• Interpret data metrics to optimize inventory turnover and reduce operational waste.
• Communicate professional operational strategies to various stakeholders within faith-based organizations.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS101
• Principles of Management
• 4
• None
• ENG101
• Academic Composition
• 3
• None
• THE105
• Foundations of Ethical Reasoning
• 4
• None
• MAT110
• Quantitative Methods for Business
• 3
• None
• BUS101 — Principles of Management: This course explores the fundamental theories of management, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources. It emphasizes organizational structures and leadership styles compatible with mission-driven entities. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• ENG101 — Academic Composition: Students develop advanced skills in research, critical analysis, and persuasive writing. The course focuses on crafting clear, evidence-based documents for professional audiences. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• THE105 — Foundations of Ethical Reasoning: This course examines the philosophical and theological foundations of moral decision-making. Students evaluate frameworks for ethical conduct in professional and community settings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MAT110 — Quantitative Methods for Business: An introduction to statistical and algebraic tools used for data-driven decision-making. Students apply mathematical concepts to operational problems. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS205
• Supply Chain Fundamentals
• 4
• BUS101
• CHR201
• Leadership and Stewardship
• 3
• THE105
• COM210
• Professional Communication
• 4
• ENG101
• SOC150
• Sociology of Community Development
• 3
• None
• BUS205 — Supply Chain Fundamentals: A comprehensive overview of global supply chain networks, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution. Focuses on the efficiency of flow from origin to point of consumption. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CHR201 — Leadership and Stewardship: Examines the role of servant leadership in managing organizational resources. Students reflect on biblical concepts of stewardship and their application to modern management practices. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM210 — Professional Communication: Develops verbal and written communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders. Focuses on interpersonal dynamics, public relations, and clear dissemination of organizational goals. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC150 — Sociology of Community Development: Analyzes the structures and dynamics of diverse communities. Focuses on the role of nonprofit engagement in improving social welfare. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 3 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS310
• Logistics in Humanitarian Aid
• 4
• BUS205
• BUS320
• Inventory and Procurement Management
• 3
• BUS205
• RES200
• Research Methods for Social Impact
• 4
• MAT110
• PSY220
• Organizational Behavior
• 3
• BUS101
• BUS310 — Logistics in Humanitarian Aid: Focuses on the unique challenges of managing supplies for disaster relief and humanitarian response. Covers transport, warehousing, and tracking in resource-limited environments. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS320 — Inventory and Procurement Management: Detailed study of purchasing practices and stock control systems. Includes vendor evaluation and cost-benefit analysis for aid distribution. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES200 — Research Methods for Social Impact: Introduces qualitative and quantitative research techniques to assess organizational needs. Students learn to gather and interpret data for project reporting. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PSY220 — Organizational Behavior: Investigates human behavior within group settings and organizational cultures. Explores motivation, teamwork, and conflict resolution techniques. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 4 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• CAP400
• Capstone: Humanitarian Logistics Strategy
• 4
• BUS310, BUS320, RES200
• BUS410
• Financial Stewardship for Nonprofits
• 3
• MAT110
• MGT420
• Crisis and Disaster Preparedness
• 3
• BUS310
• MIN450
• Professionalism and Vocation
• 4
• CHR201
• CAP400 — Capstone: Humanitarian Logistics Strategy: The culminating project where students integrate their knowledge to design a comprehensive logistics plan for a nonprofit initiative. Requires demonstration of technical competency and ethical reflection on mission outcomes. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS410 — Financial Stewardship for Nonprofits: Covers basic financial oversight, budgeting, and accountability in a nonprofit setting. Emphasizes the ethical management of donor funds. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT420 — Crisis and Disaster Preparedness: Explores proactive planning and reactive management during emergency response scenarios. Students analyze risk assessment and community resilience frameworks. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN450 — Professionalism and Vocation: Reflects on the integration of faith and work, exploring how professional roles serve as a calling. Discusses sustainable commitment and long-term service in humanitarian work. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must provide evidence of a high school diploma or state-recognized equivalent (GED) with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Candidates are expected to submit a personal statement outlining their commitment to ethical service and their vocational objectives within the nonprofit or humanitarian sectors. Prospective students must also provide two letters of recommendation, at least one of which should speak to the applicant's character and commitment to community service. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final, integrative experience for the Associate of Arts program, requiring students to synthesize their learning across logistics management, ethics, and operational theory. Students will design a comprehensive logistics and supply chain strategy for a simulated or real-world humanitarian aid project. This project must account for procurement, transportation, and inventory management while embedding principles of ethical reasoning and Christian stewardship. The scope of the project requires an evidence-based approach to problem-solving, including the analysis of constraints, risk management, and sustainability, while reflecting the student's growth in servant leadership. Deliverables include a formal strategy report and an oral defense that articulates how the proposed solutions support the mission-driven objectives of the organization. This project facilitates the integration of academic competence with faith-informed character development, demonstrating the student's readiness to operate as a professional within the humanitarian field.

• To qualify for graduation, students must complete 60 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Graduates must demonstrate not only academic proficiency in their coursework but also a commitment to the institutional values of ethical integrity and servant leadership. Beyond coursework, students are expected to participate in institutional community service hours and spiritual formation activities designed to cultivate a sense of vocation and social responsibility. The successful completion of the capstone project serves as a hallmark of the student's readiness for faithful service. The faculty review board assesses both the technical rigor of the student's academic output and their readiness to serve community and nonprofit missions with excellence and character.
• Career Opportunities
• Humanitarian Aid Logistics Coordinator
• Nonprofit Procurement Officer
• Warehouse Operations Manager for Relief Organizations
• Supply Chain Analyst for Faith-Based NGOs
• Community Resource and Distribution Specialist
• Disaster Relief Operations Support
• Inventory Manager for Charitable Food Banks
• 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 Supply Chain Management (Specialization in Logistics for Humanitarian Aid)
• Total program length | 60 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Two academic years
• General education | 18 credit hours
• Faith-Based Supply Chain Management core | 30 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 9 credit hours
• Capstone requirement | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS101 | Principles of Management | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Composition | 3 | None
• THE105 | Foundations of Ethical Reasoning | 4 | None
• MAT110 | Quantitative Methods for Business | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS205 | Supply Chain Fundamentals | 4 | BUS101
• CHR201 | Leadership and Stewardship | 3 | THE105
• COM210 | Professional Communication | 4 | ENG101
• SOC150 | Sociology of Community Development | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS310 | Logistics in Humanitarian Aid | 4 | BUS205
• BUS320 | Inventory and Procurement Management | 3 | BUS205
• RES200 | Research Methods for Social Impact | 4 | MAT110
• PSY220 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | BUS101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP400 | Capstone: Humanitarian Logistics Strategy | 4 | BUS310, BUS320, RES200
• BUS410 | Financial Stewardship for Nonprofits | 3 | MAT110
• MGT420 | Crisis and Disaster Preparedness | 3 | BUS310
• MIN450 | Professionalism and Vocation | 4 | CHR201