University of Fairfax

The University of Fairfax is an accredited, online graduate institution established to address the growing shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals in the public and private sectors. Major employers (including Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Dell, Edward Jones, Wells Fargo, CISCO, DHS, NSA, US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Department of Defense, and Veterans Affairs) hire and promote our students and alumni.

The University of Fairfax was established in 2002 in response to the events of 9/11 and in support of the federal efforts to increase the nation’s cybersecurity by providing high quality, online doctoral, master’s and graduate certificate programs for adult learners. In contrast to other graduate institutions which offer information security/assurance only as a concentration as part of a degree program, the University of Fairfax has dedicated the entire institution to degree and certificate programs in pursuit of excellence in cybersecurity.

Accreditation & Approvals

The University of Fairfax is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Additionally, University of Fairfax holds state authorizations or registrations in several states and is an approved SARA (State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement) institution. The University is also approved by SEVP and can enroll international students.

Location

The University of Fairfax main office is physically located in Salem, Virginia. Additionally, some courses can be completed in person at this location and in Louisville, Kentucky. However, all of our courses can be completed online from anywhere in the world. In-person requirements only apply to visa holders located within the USA. 

Degree Programs

Masters

• Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management – Learn from seasoned security practitioners and utilize cutting edge curriculum to take your cybersecurity credentials to the next level. 36 credit hours

• Master of Business Administration – Learn from seasoned business professionals and apply the necessary methods and tools needed to lead an organization. 36 credit hours

• Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering – Equipping yourself with this degree is a great opportunity to become career-ready in this fast-growing industry. 36 credit hours

• Master of Science in Cloud Computing – This program is designed for professionals in the computing and IT industries who can develop their technical skills to effectively design, operate, and maintain cloud computing systems and help organizations transition to cloud-based solutions. 36 credit hours

Doctorate/Phd

• Doctorate of Information Assurance – As a doctoral student, you will explore relevant cybersecurity policy issues in enterprise management and you’ll complete a cybersecurity project in each course, enabling you to make immediate and lasting workplace contributions. 62 credit hours

• Doctorate of Business Administration – In this program, business professionals increase their breadth of knowledge, ability to research and analyze business alternatives more thoroughly, and opportunities for more challenging, responsible, and productive careers in the business community. 62 credit hours

• Doctorate of Software Development – Students will acquire an advanced understanding and expertise in big data, security, architecture, design, and programming expertise required by the software developers of the next generation. 62 credit hours

• PhD in Computer Science and Engineering – This program is a research-oriented degree designed to add and contribute knowledge in computer science and engineering. 62 credit hours

Graduate Certificates 

• Cybersecurity Best Practices Graduate Certificate – 9 credit hours

• Information Security Professional Practices Certificate – 9 credit hours

• Enterprise Information Security Certificate – 9 credit hours

• CISSP Prep Class – 3 credit hours

• Project Management & Quality Assurance Certificate – 9 credit hours

Transfer Credits

The University of Fairfax believes in giving you credit for prior work, provided these courses are relevant to your chosen degree or certificate program, are of a comparable level and quality, and meet limits on total amount of transfer credit allowed (varies by degree program). 

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition fees by program are available on University of Fairfax’s website, ufairfax.edu. The University of Fairfax offers a variety of financial aid in the form of grants and fellowships to qualifying students. Military benefits for active duty and discharged service personnel are accepted at University of Fairfax. 

University of Fairfax has 6 term starts per year. Apply now to get enrolled in the next term, starting soon.