Master of Business Administration

University of Fairfax is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission and our blended Master of Business Administration (MBA) program consists of 12 online courses (36 credit hours).

Learn from seasoned business professionals and apply the necessary methods and tools needed to lead an organization. The University of Fairfax MBA program was developed by industry experts and gives you a broad foundation in the full spectrum of business management, with the option of specializing in one of three distinct areas. Through the program, business professionals increase their breadth of knowledge; ability to analyze business alternatives more thoroughly; and opportunities for more challenging, responsible, and productive careers in the business community. The University of Fairfax offers the following specialized areas:

• General MBA
• Information Technology
• Cybersecurity
• Project Management

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree program, graduate will be able to:

• collaborate effectively as a business professional using both verbal and written communication methods
• implement project management methods and techniques to enhancing an organizational performance, quality, and safety
• utilize qualitative and/or quantitative methods to solve critical business problems
• evaluate how ethical considerations impact all business decisions
• develop the skills and tools to manage and communicate in all facets of an organization including finance, information technology, cyber security, big data governance, human resources, project management, supply chain, business law, and business research

This program fosters the development of students who:

• Are recognized as knowledgeable and qualified practitioners within the business community.
• Possess an advanced level and depth of knowledge in current business practices.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the analysis of issues relevant to the business community.
• Utilize secondary research competencies in the investigation and selection of best practice solutions to business challenges and problems.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to address a variety of specialized areas within the business world such as, accounting, human resources, finance, organizational management, information security, project management, and cyber security.

Potential Careers for Master of Business Administration Graduates:

When you graduate with a MBA at Fairfax, you will be prepared for many exciting careers in the business field. Our graduates have gone on to work in high-level positions in the United States Navy, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Lockheed Martin, Cisco Systems, Wells Fargo, and other high-level organizations.

Learn more about the career potential for some of the most common jobs in the business field:

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