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

Degree Program Objectives

The MBA degree program develops professionals who:

• 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

Upon completion of the MBA degree program, you will be able to:

• collect, analyze, and assess data to help organizations make accurate business decisions and leverage their profitability
• evaluate the impact of business constraints and processes within an organization
• integrate principles and techniques of risk analysis, project planning, and change management to make accurate business decisions
• demonstrate secondary research skills in the investigation and selection of best practice solutions to address business challenges
• demonstrate mastery of theory, concepts, and skills in addressing specialized aspects of managing an organization

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:

Transfer Credits

A maximum of 18 semester credits equivalent to our courses in content, credit and level and taken for graduate credit, as part of a degree or graduate certificate program, from an accredited institution may be transferred.

Visit our eLearning page for details on our exciting and innovative course delivery methods.