Cyber mastery awaits! Propel your career with a cybersecurity degree program from University of Fairfax
The future of digital defense is at your fingertips! The cybersecurity degree programs at University of Fairfax are meticulously designed to empower the next generation of cyber professionals. Here, you will delve into a comprehensive curriculum, exploring digital security, risk management, and cyber forensics, all under the guidance of our renowned faculty and industry experts. Whether you’re aspiring to safeguard organizations against sophisticated cyber threats or pioneer innovations in cyber technology, University of Fairfax provides the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to help you secure the digital frontier. Embark on a transformative journey and become a master of cybersecurity.
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
- Enterprise Information Security Graduate Certificate
- Cybersecurity Best Practices Graduate Certificate
- Information Security Professional Practices Graduate Certificate
- CISSP Prep Class
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management – This degree program prepares students to be strategic and tactical contributors in the development, implementation and evaluation of enterprise level security programs.
Enterprise Information Security Graduate Certificate – Students develop competencies in developing interoperable enterprise security architectures focusing on information security throughout the entire enterprise.
Cybersecurity Best Practices Graduate Certificate – Students explore the 8 domains of Information Security and prepare for an industry related certification exam which demonstrates mastery of subject knowledge in the discipline.
Information Security Professional Practices Graduate Certificate – Students develop competencies in assessing threats and vulnerabilities of information systems, designing security procedures and practices that are executed in the protection of data and information systems, and analyzing the validity and reliability of information to ensure that an information system will operate at a proposed level of trust.
CISSP Prep Class – A single, 3-credit course to prepare you to sit for the CISSP certification
Entry Requirements
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution, or an appropriately certified foreign institution. A Grade Point Average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0 as described below. • 2.5 GPA at the bachelor’s level, or • 3.0 GPA for the last 9 credit hours of graduate coursework, or • Students with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 must demonstrate at least 3 years of relevant professional experience that will be evaluated by the Chief Academic Officer to ensure relevancy.
Additional requirements may apply for non-native English speaking students.
Broad range curriculum
The cyber program curriculum’s broad range of courses support the foundation for many different career paths.
Personalized attention and support
The support team behind each student (Academic Advisors, Deans, Faculty, Financial Aid, and Career Services) see each person as an individual and not as a number.
Courses facilitated by industry professionals
Students are exposed to real-world scenarios, problem-solving, and networking opportunities through instructors who have spent time in the field.
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management
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36 credit hours Complete this program in 24 months! |
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$19,044 Includes: application fee and textbooks |
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Enterprise Information Security Graduate Certificate
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9 credit hours Complete this program in 9 months! |
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$8,755 Additional fees apply |
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Full Distance |
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Minimum of 3 years (and preferably 5 years) of relevant professional experience |
Cybersecurity Best Practices Graduate Certificate
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9 credit hours Complete this program in 9 months! |
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$8,755 Additional fees apply |
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Full Distance |
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At least five years of cumulative, paid, full-time work experience in two or more of the eight domains of the (ISC) |
Information Security Professional Practices Graduate Certificate
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9 credit hours Complete this program in 9 months! |
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$8,755 Additional fees apply |
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Full Distance |
CISSP Prep Class
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3 credit hours Complete this program in 8 weeks! |
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$895 Additional fees apply |
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Full Distance |
Accredited Programs
University of Fairfax is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Scholarships & Financial Aid
We recognize that many students need some type of financial assistance in order to make this investment in their future. Our Financial Services Team will sit down with prospective students to identify sources of financial assistance. We are 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
A maximum of 18 semester credits equivalent to our courses in content, credit and level may be transferred to a Master’s program. Students enrolling in a Graduate Certificate program may transfer no more than one course.