Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Blockchain Technology, Digital Currency Fundraising

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Blockchain Technology, Digital Currency Fundraising

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 Computer Science

Total credits

120

Duration

4 years

• Analyze the technical architecture and security implications of decentralized ledger systems.
• Develop strategic fundraising models that leverage digital currency to increase institutional impact.
• Evaluate the ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks governing the use of blockchain in non-profit environments.
• Integrate principles of servant leadership and biblical stewardship into technological project management.
• Design secure and transparent financial infrastructures for digital donation processing.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders within organizational settings.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG101
• Academic Writing and Rhetoric
• 4
• None
• MAT110
• Quantitative Reasoning for Social Impact
• 4
• None
• MIN101
• Foundations of Servant Leadership
• 3
• None
• BUS120
• Introduction to Organizational Stewardship
• 3
• None
• ENG101 — Academic Writing and Rhetoric: This course focuses on developing foundational academic writing skills through the exploration of professional discourse. Students practice analytical reading and persuasive composition within the context of organizational communication. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MAT110 — Quantitative Reasoning for Social Impact: Students explore statistical applications and mathematical reasoning necessary for evaluating organizational performance. The coursework emphasizes data literacy and ethical quantitative analysis in community service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MIN101 — Foundations of Servant Leadership: This course examines the historical and philosophical principles of leadership as service to the community. Students analyze models of character-based influence and ethical decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS120 — Introduction to Organizational Stewardship: An introduction to the management and responsible administration of organizational resources. Students focus on transparency and the sustainable deployment of institutional assets. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• COM150
• Interpersonal and Professional Communication
• 3
• ENG101
• SOC120
• Sociology of Community Engagement
• 3
• None
• BUS150
• Fundamentals of Financial Literacy
• 3
• MAT110
• HIS201
• History of Institutional Philanthropy
• 3
• None
• COM150 — Interpersonal and Professional Communication: This course develops advanced communication strategies for diverse organizational environments. Students analyze conflict resolution and collaborative dialogue techniques. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC120 — Sociology of Community Engagement: An examination of the social structures and relationships that foster effective community service. Students evaluate strategies for enhancing institutional outreach and public trust. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS150 — Fundamentals of Financial Literacy: Students explore the essential components of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal accountability. The course emphasizes the role of financial clarity in building healthy organizations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HIS201 — History of Institutional Philanthropy: This course surveys the historical evolution of voluntary organizations and social philanthropy. Students analyze the impact of civic engagement across diverse historical contexts. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 3 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• CS201
• Principles of Information Systems
• 3
• MAT110
• BUS210
• Ethical Resource Development
• 3
• BUS150
• PHI220
• Digital Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
• 3
• MIN101
• CS220
• Introduction to Programming Concepts
• 3
• CS201
• CS201 — Principles of Information Systems: An overview of how information technologies support organizational goals. Students examine database design, network architecture, and data management systems. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS210 — Ethical Resource Development: This course covers modern fundraising strategies centered on ethical practice and donor relations. Students explore the intersection of technology and capital acquisition for mission-driven entities. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PHI220 — Digital Ethics and Corporate Responsibility: This course examines the moral implications of emerging technologies and the ethical frameworks governing data privacy and artificial intelligence in modern business environments. Students analyze current dilemmas in digital governance to develop responsible professional practices. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CS220 — Introduction to Programming Concepts: This course introduces foundational programming syntax and logic for non-programmers. Students build applications that address organizational process automation. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 4 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• CS250
• Introduction to Blockchain Technology
• 4
• CS220
• BUS250
• Digital Asset Management
• 3
• BUS210
• RES280
• Research Methods for Social Impact
• 3
• MAT110
• HUM290
• Cultural Perspectives on Technology
• 3
• None
• CS250 — Introduction to Blockchain Technology: An introductory course on decentralized ledgers, cryptographic hashing, and consensus protocols. Students analyze how these technologies enable transparency and trust in institutional transactions. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS250 — Digital Asset Management: This course examines the acquisition, security, and distribution of digital assets within an organization. Students learn to implement strategies that prioritize security and donor privacy. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES280 — Research Methods for Social Impact: Students learn to gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data for organizational planning. Emphasis is placed on data integrity and the ethical representation of research findings. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM290 — Cultural Perspectives on Technology: This course explores the impact of technology on global cultures and community dynamics. Students evaluate how digital advancements can both bridge and create divides in societal service. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 5 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• CS310
• Blockchain Architecture and Security
• 3
• CS250
• BUS320
• Strategic Fundraising and Digital Platforms
• 3
• BUS250
• MGT350
• Project Management for Non-Profits
• 3
• BUS120
• PSY330
• Organizational Behavior and Motivation
• 3
• None
• CS310 — Blockchain Architecture and Security: An in-depth study of smart contract functionality and blockchain network security. Students practice identifying vulnerabilities and building resilient ledger systems for non-profit entities. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS320 — Strategic Fundraising and Digital Platforms: This course covers the integration of digital currency payment gateways into existing fundraising systems. Students analyze donor behavior and market trends in the digital era. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT350 — Project Management for Non-Profits: Students study project management lifecycles including budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation. The course highlights collaborative leadership strategies within community-oriented teams. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• PSY330 — Organizational Behavior and Motivation: An exploration of behavioral dynamics within collaborative, service-based workplaces. Students examine motivation, teamwork, and the psychology of altruistic contribution. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 6 — Year 3
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• CS360
• Smart Contract Development
• 3
• CS310
• BUS380
• Digital Finance Governance and Law
• 3
• BUS250
• EDU390
• Instructional Communication in Organizations
• 3
• COM150
• FIN350
• Nonprofit Financial Management and Sustainability
• 3
• CHR220
• CS360 — Smart Contract Development: A technical course focused on coding smart contracts for automated financial donation processes. Students emphasize efficiency, security, and the reduction of administrative overhead. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS380 — Digital Finance Governance and Law: This course covers the legal frameworks governing digital transactions and non-profit fiscal compliance. Students review current regulations to ensure institutional adherence and transparency. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• EDU390 — Instructional Communication in Organizations: Students develop strategies for educating internal and external stakeholders about emerging digital systems. Focus is placed on clear explanation and trust-building through effective communication. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• FIN350 — Nonprofit Financial Management and Sustainability: This course covers core principles of asset allocation, endowment management, and sustainable fiscal strategies tailored for the non-profit sector. Students explore best practices in transparent financial reporting and the prudent management of long-term organizational capital. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 7 — Year 4
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• CS410
• Cybersecurity for Non-Profit Data
• 3
• CS310
• BUS420
• Global Fundraising Trends
• 3
• BUS320
• MGT450
• Institutional Change and Innovation
• 3
• MGT350
• RES450
• Advanced Research and Technical Writing
• 3
• RES280
• CS410 — Cybersecurity for Non-Profit Data: This course analyzes advanced threats to organizational digital systems and data integrity. Students develop defensive strategies to protect donor information and institutional data assets. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS420 — Global Fundraising Trends: Students explore the impact of global digital markets on localized charitable initiatives. The course covers international regulatory standards and cross-border fundraising ethical considerations. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MGT450 — Institutional Change and Innovation: Focusing on the management of organizational change, students explore how to integrate new technologies into established non-profit cultures. Strategic visioning and change management models are emphasized. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES450 — Advanced Research and Technical Writing: A final preparation course for independent scholarly and technical work. Students produce high-level reports detailing organizational project plans and ethical assessments. 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
• RES450
• BUS495
• Professional Ethics and Organizational Integrity
• 3
• CHR350
• CS480
• Advanced Topics in Decentralized Finance
• 3
• CS360
• COM490
• Professional Advocacy and Public Relations
• 3
• COM150
• CAP490 — Senior Capstone Project: This capstone is the final demonstration of competence where students execute a comprehensive project that solves a technical challenge for a real-world community organization. Deliverables include a project portfolio, a technical documentation set, and an oral presentation reflecting on faith-informed ethical decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS495 — Professional Ethics and Organizational Integrity: A review of the ethical implications of leadership in the digital age. Students integrate their experiences throughout the curriculum to propose models for maintaining integrity in organizational practice. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• CS480 — Advanced Topics in Decentralized Finance: Students examine the future of financial decentralized structures and their potential to support social services. Case studies are used to assess the efficacy and sustainability of these technologies. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM490 — Professional Advocacy and Public Relations: A final course in strategic advocacy and the ethical representation of organizational work to the public. Students draft communications campaigns that reflect both technical and moral vision. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Prospective students must provide evidence of a high school diploma or its equivalent with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic trajectory, character references, and a personal statement articulating their commitment to academic excellence and ethical service within a faith-based educational environment. Senior Capstone Project The Senior Capstone Project serves as the culminating academic experience of the Bachelor of Arts program, requiring students to synthesize their technical knowledge of blockchain and digital fundraising with an integrated Christian worldview. Students are tasked with designing, prototyping, and documenting a comprehensive digital finance project for a hypothetical or existing community organization. This project requires the application of robust technical skills, ethical reasoning, and strategic stewardship, ensuring that technological solutions align with the core values of servant leadership and mission-oriented integrity. The project is weighted at 4 credit hours and demands a professional-grade technical report and an oral defense that articulates the theological and ethical grounding of their design. Through this work, students demonstrate not only their proficiency in current industry trends but also their commitment to operating with transparency, accountability, and a profound sense of purpose. The capstone serves as the final evidence of their readiness to integrate complex technology into the service of communal good and moral stewardship.

• To qualify for graduation, students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. Graduates must have satisfied all program core, elective, and capstone requirements, demonstrating both technical competence and a commitment to institutional standards of character development. Candidates are also expected to have engaged in consistent community service and participated in the university’s spiritual formation initiatives, which serve to cultivate the moral and ethical framework necessary for effective, faith-informed professional practice. The granting of the degree signifies that the student has attained the requisite level of academic rigor and demonstrates a dedication to serving the global community with integrity, professional excellence, and a spirit of humble service.
• Career Opportunities
• Non-profit Digital Asset Manager
• Blockchain Systems Administrator for Faith-Based Organizations
• Development Officer for Digital Fundraising
• Non-profit Technology Consultant
• Compliance Specialist for Financial Ethics
• Donor Relations Manager for Emerging Technology
• 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 Blockchain Technology, Digital Currency Fundraising
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years
• General education | 36 credit hours
• Faith-Based Blockchain Technology and Digital Currency Fundraising core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours
• Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG101 | Academic Writing and Rhetoric | 4 | None
• MAT110 | Quantitative Reasoning for Social Impact | 4 | None
• MIN101 | Foundations of Servant Leadership | 3 | None
• BUS120 | Introduction to Organizational Stewardship | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• COM150 | Interpersonal and Professional Communication | 3 | ENG101
• SOC120 | Sociology of Community Engagement | 3 | None
• BUS150 | Fundamentals of Financial Literacy | 3 | MAT110
• HIS201 | History of Institutional Philanthropy | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CS201 | Principles of Information Systems | 3 | MAT110
• BUS210 | Ethical Resource Development | 3 | BUS150
• PHI220 | Digital Ethics and Corporate Responsibility | 3 | MIN101
• CS220 | Introduction to Programming Concepts | 3 | CS201
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CS250 | Introduction to Blockchain Technology | 4 | CS220
• BUS250 | Digital Asset Management | 3 | BUS210
• RES280 | Research Methods for Social Impact | 3 | MAT110
• HUM290 | Cultural Perspectives on Technology | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CS310 | Blockchain Architecture and Security | 3 | CS250
• BUS320 | Strategic Fundraising and Digital Platforms | 3 | BUS250
• MGT350 | Project Management for Non-Profits | 3 | BUS120
• PSY330 | Organizational Behavior and Motivation | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CS360 | Smart Contract Development | 3 | CS310
• BUS380 | Digital Finance Governance and Law | 3 | BUS250
• EDU390 | Instructional Communication in Organizations | 3 | COM150
• FIN350 | Nonprofit Financial Management and Sustainability | 3 | CHR220
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CS410 | Cybersecurity for Non-Profit Data | 3 | CS310
• BUS420 | Global Fundraising Trends | 3 | BUS320
• MGT450 | Institutional Change and Innovation | 3 | MGT350
• RES450 | Advanced Research and Technical Writing | 3 | RES280
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP490 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | RES450
• BUS495 | Professional Ethics and Organizational Integrity | 3 | CHR350
• CS480 | Advanced Topics in Decentralized Finance | 3 | CS360
• COM490 | Professional Advocacy and Public Relations | 3 | COM150