The University of Fairfax Distinction
About the University of Fairfax
The University of Fairfax is an accredited, online institution originally established to address the growing shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals in the public and private sectors.
Major employers (including Northrop Grumman, CSC, Lockheed Martin, Wells Fargo, CISCO, DHS, NSA, NRC and Veterans Affairs) hire and promote our students and alumni. Employers recognize that University of Fairfax students can immediately apply what they learn and make contributions at work because: (1) our practitioner-oriented programs are taught by expert professionals, and (2) all courses require the completion of “real world” projects.
Who are our students?
The typical University of Fairfax student is a working professional who wants to improve their career by attaining leadership or expert status. The average age of a University of Fairfax student is between 30 and 55 years old.
Why us?
Our students report that the University is unique and unmatched. Specifically, they selected the University of Fairfax because of the following:
- Expert practitioner faculty
- Rigorous, project-driven, practitioner-oriented curricula
- Accessible online course delivery
- Student and alumni career successes
- Student and alumni satisfaction
Cybersecurity Education Path
Distinguish yourself and advance your cybersecurity career by following the University of Fairfax Online Cybersecurity Education Path. No matter which graduate program you pursue, all of your courses will explore relevant cybersecurity policy and management issues, and you will complete a cybersecurity project in each course. You can apply what you learn and make significant contributions in your workplace right away.