Advance your career with an Accelerated Online MBA
An accredited online MBA crafted for professionals ready to make their next big move — whether that’s moving up, shifting industries, or leading your own business.
DEAC AccreditedBuild the leadership skills to take your career — or your own business — to the next level.
Our MBA is designed for professionals who are ready to make their next big move. Choose fully online courses or a blended format that combines online learning with in-person sessions — whatever best fits your schedule. The curriculum, developed by seasoned industry professionals, focuses on real-world application, giving you practical skills and strategies you can put to work right away.
What makes our MBA different
An MBA designed around the realities of a working professional’s life — and the career you want next.
Learning on your terms
Access coursework anytime, anywhere, with online and blended options built to fit your schedule.
Dedicated career support
Guidance from dedicated career advisors helps you plan and advance your professional journey.
Accelerated completion
Complete your Master of Business Administration in as little as 12 months.
Your MBA, your focus
Earn the full degree in General Management, or sharpen your edge with a specialization.
Master of Business Administration
Strengthen your leadership and management skills with the tools to manage complex business challenges and lead teams to organizational success.
- Credits36 credit hours
- LengthAs little as 12 months
- DeliveryFull distance or blended
- LocationsSalem, VA · Louisville, KY · Orlando, FL
- Open toU.S. and F1 visa students at all locations
General Management
In-depth knowledge in Six Sigma Lean methodologies, strategic change management and supply chain coordination.
- Included in your MBA tuition
- Builds project management expertise
Information Technology
Prepares you to lead in the rapidly evolving IT sector — managing operations, aligning IT with strategy and overseeing technology-driven projects.
- Included in your MBA tuition
- Covers IT governance & technology management
Cybersecurity
Advanced topics in cybersecurity management, risk assessment and incident response, within a business leadership framework.
- Included in your MBA tuition
- Focused on securing digital assets
Project Management
Lead complex projects from inception to completion, with a focus on planning, risk management and quality control.
- Included in your MBA tuition
- Prepares you for varied PM roles
What our students say
Each course gives you enough time to delve deeper…it allows you to put out your thought process, accompanied with research. It makes you a well-versed, independent researcher.
Dr. Monica BansalCurrent StudentThat’s a big yes, I will recommend students, especially international students, to UoF because I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to get a terminal degree. There’s a lot of flexibility and [they’re] very accommodating.
Dr. Rayfurd Thompson2024 GraduateEntry requirements
Professional experience is evaluated by the Chief Academic Officer to ensure relevancy.
Bachelor’s degree
From a regionally or nationally accredited institution, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.
GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
One of the following:
- 2.5 GPA at the bachelor’s level, or
- 3.0 GPA for the last 9 credit hours of graduate coursework, or
- A GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience
Additional requirements may apply for non-native English speaking students.
Accreditation, aid & transfer credit
Accredited
University of Fairfax is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Scholarships & aid
Our Financial Services Team will sit down with you to identify sources of financial assistance — we’re committed to finding solutions for those who qualify. Please note: Federal Financial Aid is not yet available to students of University of Fairfax.
Transfer credits
We accept transfer credits for previous graduate courses taken at another university, and for work/life experience. Transfer up to 50% of the required credits — a maximum of 18 semester credits — into the MBA program.
Up to 18 credits →Ready to grow in your career?
Talk with an admissions advisor about the MBA, your eligibility and how to pay for it.