Associate of Arts in Faith-Based Transportation Management (Specialization in Urban Mobility, Access)

Degree abbreviation

A.A. in Faith-Based Transportation Management

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 the socio-economic impacts of urban transportation systems on diverse community demographics.
• Evaluate transportation policies through the lens of ethical stewardship and resource optimization.
• Design inclusive mobility strategies that prioritize equitable access for marginalized urban populations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the logistics and management principles required to maintain efficient transportation services.
• Integrate principles of servant leadership into the management and operation of community-focused transit initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to advocate for sustainable and accessible community mobility solutions.
• Course Outline
• Semester 1 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• ENG 101
• Academic Composition
• 3
• None
• BUS 105
• Introduction to Transportation Management
• 4
• None
• SOC 110
• Sociology of Urban Environments
• 3
• None
• MAT 120
• Data Analysis for Professionals
• 3
• None
• ENG 101 — Academic Composition: This course focuses on the development of critical thinking and effective communication through research-based writing. It emphasizes clarity, argumentation, and the professional presentation of ideas. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS 105 — Introduction to Transportation Management: An overview of the transportation industry including infrastructure, regulations, and systems management. Students explore the fundamental mechanics of logistics and service delivery. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC 110 — Sociology of Urban Environments: This course examines the social dynamics of urban spaces, focusing on community structures and equity. Topics include population shifts, demographic impacts, and neighborhood development. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• MAT 120 — Data Analysis for Professionals: A practical study of statistics and quantitative methods used to interpret community data. Students learn to analyze trends and inform policy decisions based on quantitative evidence. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 2 — Year 1
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• MGT 200
• Principles of Servant Leadership
• 3
• None
• BUS 210
• Urban Mobility and Accessibility
• 4
• BUS 105
• COM 205
• Professional Communication and Public Policy
• 3
• ENG 101
• HIS 220
• History of Urban Development
• 3
• None
• MGT 200 — Principles of Servant Leadership: An exploration of leadership theories centered on altruism, team development, and community impact. This course emphasizes the role of the leader as a facilitator of the common good. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS 210 — Urban Mobility and Accessibility: This course evaluates transportation accessibility for diverse urban populations, including those with limited mobility. Students analyze system design and universal access standards. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• COM 205 — Professional Communication and Public Policy: Development of interpersonal and public communication skills for professional settings. Focus is placed on advocating for public policy changes and stakeholder engagement. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HIS 220 — History of Urban Development: A survey of how urban spaces have evolved and the impact of transportation on economic growth. Students analyze historic patterns of development and their current implications. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 3 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• BUS 305
• Transportation Logistics and Ethics
• 4
• BUS 210
• EDU 315
• Community Outreach and Engagement
• 3
• None
• BUS 320
• Sustainable Urban Planning
• 3
• BUS 105
• RES 350
• Applied Research Methods
• 3
• MAT 120
• BUS 305 — Transportation Logistics and Ethics: An in-depth study of the logistical operations behind public transit systems, including ethical resource management. Students investigate cost-efficiency and operational accountability. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• EDU 315 — Community Outreach and Engagement: Techniques for assessing community needs and fostering engagement through education and collaborative programs. Students learn to partner with local institutions for sustainable impact. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS 320 — Sustainable Urban Planning: Analysis of the relationship between transportation, land use, and environmental sustainability. Students develop strategies for promoting long-term community health. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• RES 350 — Applied Research Methods: Introduces methodologies for conducting primary and secondary research in social and professional settings. Focus is placed on preparing students for the capstone experience. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• Semester 4 — Year 2
• Code
• Title
• Credits
• Prerequisites
• CAP 400
• Transportation Management Capstone
• 4
• RES 350
• BUS 410
• Organizational Stewardship in Public Systems
• 3
• MGT 200
• HUM 420
• Ethics, Values, and the Common Good
• 3
• None
• SOC 430
• Advocacy and Social Change
• 3
• SOC 110
• CAP 400 — Transportation Management Capstone: The culminating project where students synthesize knowledge of logistics, accessibility, and ethics into a practical urban mobility solution. It includes a final proposal and personal reflection on faith-informed professional practice. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• BUS 410 — Organizational Stewardship in Public Systems: Examines the fiscal and moral responsibilities of managing organizations in the public or nonprofit sectors. Students analyze accountability frameworks and ethical decision-making. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• HUM 420 — Ethics, Values, and the Common Good: A study of diverse ethical frameworks applied to contemporary urban challenges. The course promotes critical reflection on the intersection of personal values and public duty. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.
• SOC 430 — Advocacy and Social Change: Examines the role of advocacy in shaping public policy and supporting marginalized communities. Students develop skills in strategic influence and consensus-building. This course prepares students in supporting faith-based, nonprofit, community organizations' missions.

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or state-recognized equivalent (GED). Prospective students are required to submit official transcripts and a personal statement reflecting their interest in the program and their alignment with the institution’s mission of service, ethics, and community commitment. Culminating Project The Capstone Project serves as the final, integrative experience for the Associate of Arts program, requiring students to synthesize their academic learning into a project that addresses a real-world transportation challenge. Students will design a mobility improvement proposal, a logistical optimization report, or a comprehensive access analysis for an urban context. This project demonstrates the student's ability to apply data-driven research to improve community-wide access while upholding principles of justice and stewardship. This 4-credit course represents the culmination of the student’s professional and character development. Beyond technical proficiency, the Capstone integrates faith-based perspectives by requiring students to reflect on the ethical implications of their work. Students must demonstrate how their proposed solutions reflect values of servant leadership, empathy, and the pursuit of the common good. Through this engagement, students demonstrate readiness to serve as agents of transformation within public or nonprofit sectors, ensuring their contributions are informed by both professional competence and a commitment to moral, faith-informed service.

• Graduation requires the successful completion of 60 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Students must earn a passing grade in all core and elective courses, with particular attention to the successful completion of the Capstone Project. Beyond technical coursework, graduates are expected to exhibit readiness for professional service by maintaining standards of conduct consistent with the institution's commitment to ethical integrity and personal character development.
• Students are also required to complete designated community service hours and participate in institutional formation activities, which foster the integration of academic achievement with spiritual maturity. By combining formal education with intentional practice in service, students demonstrate a comprehensive readiness to contribute to the well-being of their communities. This holistic approach ensures that graduates leave prepared for vocational service and personal leadership within their respective environments.
• Career Opportunities
• Urban Transit Coordinator
• Nonprofit Transportation Program Assistant
• Community Mobility Advocate
• Public Infrastructure Project Coordinator
• Sustainable Logistics Technician
• Paratransit Service Specialist
• Community Development Liaison
• 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 Transportation Management
• Total program length | 60 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Two academic years
• General education | 18 credit hours
• Faith-Based Transportation Management core | 30 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 9 credit hours
• Capstone requirement | 3 credit hours
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• ENG 101 | Academic Composition | 3 | None
• BUS 105 | Introduction to Transportation Management | 4 | None
• SOC 110 | Sociology of Urban Environments | 3 | None
• MAT 120 | Data Analysis for Professionals | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MGT 200 | Principles of Servant Leadership | 3 | None
• BUS 210 | Urban Mobility and Accessibility | 4 | BUS 105
• COM 205 | Professional Communication and Public Policy | 3 | ENG 101
• HIS 220 | History of Urban Development | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BUS 305 | Transportation Logistics and Ethics | 4 | BUS 210
• EDU 315 | Community Outreach and Engagement | 3 | None
• BUS 320 | Sustainable Urban Planning | 3 | BUS 105
• RES 350 | Applied Research Methods | 3 | MAT 120
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP 400 | Transportation Management Capstone | 4 | RES 350
• BUS 410 | Organizational Stewardship in Public Systems | 3 | MGT 200
• HUM 420 | Ethics, Values, and the Common Good | 3 | None
• SOC 430 | Advocacy and Social Change | 3 | SOC 110