Fairfield's Frequently Asked Questions

Tuition for the MBA is $43,020 for students with a business background (36 credit hour program) and $50,190 for students without a business background (42 credit hour program) ($1,195 per credit hour). Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

No prior business experience or education is required. Students without a business background take an additional six credit hours. Some prerequisites exist within concentration requirements but can be waived if a student tests out or has met prerequisite requirements.

The Cybersecurity concentration courses are administered through the College of Engineering. Students will need to have coding experience prior to selecting.

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent). Applicants will be asked to submit the following:   

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. Students should describe their interest in the program, aspirations for obtaining the degree, and why they want to attend Fairfield University.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation letters — one of which must be from a current employer or supervisor.
• Interview.

The GMAT/GRE is required. GMAT/GRE waivers are available based on academic and/or professional background. To inquire about a GMAT/GRE waiver, please contact Assistant Dean of Dolan Graduate Programs Leanne De Los Santos.

Tuition for the MSBA is $35,850 (30 credit hours) and $43,020 (36 credit hours) ($1,195 per credit hour). Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. If you have questions about financial aid, contact our financial aid advisors by emailing finaid@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000 ext. 4125.

The MSBA program is open to students with bachelor’s degrees in any discipline. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better is preferred but not required. An interview may be conducted at the discretion of the admissions committee. DATA 5405 Python Fundamentals is a prerequisite for the program. Students may test out of the course with an online exam.

DATA 5400 Applied Business Statistics is a prerequisite for DATA 6530 Statistics and Forecasting. If a student does not plan to enroll in DATA 6530, the course is not required. If a student does plan to enroll in DATA 6530, they may complete the course or test out with an online exam.

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent). Applicants will be asked to submit the following:

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. Students should describe their interest in the program, aspirations for obtaining the degree, and why they want to attend Fairfield University.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation letters — one of which must be from a current employer or supervisor.

The GMAT/GRE is required. GMAT/GRE waivers are available based on academic and/or professional background. To inquire about a GMAT/GRE waiver, please contact Assistant Dean of Dolan Graduate Programs Leanne De Los Santos.

Tuition for the MSMAS is $35,850 ($1,195 per credit hour). Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. If you have questions about financial aid, contact our financial aid advisors by emailing finaid@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000 ext. 4125.

The MSMAS program is open to students with bachelor’s degrees in any discipline. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better is preferred but not required. An interview may be conducted at the discretion of the admissions committee.

Applicants are required to complete two prerequisites (MKTG 5400 Marketing Management and DATA 5400 Applied Business Statistics) prior to the first semester if they were not satisfied by the undergraduate degree or if they do not have comparable business experience. Transcripts and your resume will be used to determine if the bridge courses are required.

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent). Applicants will be asked to submit the following:

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. Students should describe their interest in the program, aspirations for obtaining the degree, and why they want to attend Fairfield University.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation letters — one of which must be from a current supervisor or professor, accompanied by the University’s online recommendation forms.

Applicants are required to complete two prerequisites (MKTG 5400 Marketing Management and DATA 5400 Applied Business Statistics) prior to the first semester if they were not satisfied by the undergraduate degree or if they do not have comparable business experience. Transcripts and your resume will be used to determine if the bridge courses are required.

The GMAT/GRE is not required.

Yes, the capstone is a three-credit hour course where students will gain practical experience solving a real-world business problem utilizing data and making a research-based strategic recommendation. The learning goals of the capstone project are:

• Goal I: Students will have the knowledge and understanding to evaluate a business situation and provide a business proposal for a real-world company that will help to improve business results. 
• Goal II: Students will have the ability to assess existing or collected quantitative and/or qualitative business data and develop insights and key learnings that lead to a strategic recommendation for a business. 
• Goal III: Students will have demonstrated applied knowledge and skills to their project from at least four courses taken within the MAS program curriculum. 

Tuition for the MSM is $35,850 ($1,170 per credit hour). Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. If you have questions about financial aid, contact our financial aid advisors by emailing finaid@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000 ext. 4125.

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent). Applicants will be asked to submit the following:

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. Students should describe their interest in the program, aspirations for obtaining the degree, and why they want to attend Fairfield University.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation letters — one of which must be from a current employer or supervisor.

The GMAT/GRE is not required.

Tuition for the Executive DBA program is $18,115 per semester. Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. If you have questions about financial aid, contact our financial aid advisors by emailing finaid@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000 ext. 4125.

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. Students should describe their interest in the program, aspirations for obtaining the degree, and why they want to attend Fairfield University.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation letters — one of which must be from a current employer or supervisor.

Tuition for the MA-ID is $61,110 ($970 per credit hour). Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. If you have questions about financial aid, contact our financial aid advisors by emailing finaid@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000 ext. 4125.

Fairfield’s Master of Arts in Interior Design students will complete the coursework necessary, along with experience in the field, to help expedite their journeys toward NCIDQ certification and ASID membership, two organizations that are pertinent and extremely valuable in the interior design industry.   

Passage of the NCIDQ Examination is required for interior design licensure/registration in every regulated jurisdiction within the United States and Canada, with the exception of California. It is the only examination recognized by these state and provincial regulators and therefore required for the practice of many types of interior design. Designers certified through the NCIDQ Exam gain wide industry visibility and recognition.  

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent). Applicants will be asked to submit the following:   

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. Students should describe their interest in the program, aspirations for obtaining the degree, and why they want to attend Fairfield University.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation letters — one of which must be from a current supervisor or professor, accompanied by the University’s online recommendation forms.
• Interview.

The GMAT/GRE is not required.

Tuition for the MACOMM is $34,920 ($970 per credit hour). Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. If you have questions about financial aid, contact our financial aid advisors by emailing finaid@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000 ext. 4125.

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. Students should describe their interest in the program, aspirations for obtaining the degree, and why they want to attend Fairfield University.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation letters — one of which must be from a current employer or supervisor.

Tuition for the MPA is $34,920 ($970 per credit hour). Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. If you have questions about financial aid, contact our financial aid advisors by emailing finaid@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000 ext. 4125.

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. Students should describe their interest in the program, aspirations for obtaining the degree, and why they want to attend Fairfield University.
• Official transcripts  from all colleges and universities attended. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation letters — one of which must be from a current employer or supervisor.

Tuition for the MFA in Creative Writing is $45,900 ($765 per credit hour). Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. If you have questions about financial aid, contact our financial aid advisors by emailing finaid@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000 ext. 4125.

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent). Applicants will be asked to submit the following:

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A portfolio of work consisting of a writing sample of 20-30 pages of fiction, non-fiction, or screenwriting, or 6-8 poems.
• A personal statement. Students should describe their interest in the program, aspirations for obtaining the degree, and why they want to attend Fairfield University.
• Official transcripts  from all colleges and universities attended. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation letters — one of which must be from a current employer or supervisor.
• Interview.

The GMAT/GRE is NOT required.  

Applicants to the creative writing program must apply in one of three main genres: fiction, poetry, or nonfiction. For fiction, writers may work in any form, style, or subgenre, as long as the work has certain basic literary qualities, such as interesting and original language, well-developed characters, and plots that avoid clichés.

After admittance, students who wish to switch genres must submit a writing sample in the new genre to the program director. For the creative thesis, most students will need to select one of the three genres. In special cases, students may do a combination thesis, but only if two faculty members agree to supervise the project.

The MHA degree program at Fairfield University is open to students with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, provided you have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and a strong personal statement. No GMAT or GRE required. No prior healthcare experience or education is required. 

Applicants will be asked to submit the following:

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume.  Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. From your experience or current knowledge, discuss a systems level healthcare issue that has broad impact on organizations, consumers, and/or society. State your professional goals over the next 5-7 years and how the MHA degree will help you achieve your goals and address the issue you discussed.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation forms and letters, one of which, preferably, from a current employer or supervisor. Recommendations are completed online. At the time of application candidates must provide the email addresses and names of their two recommenders.

Tuition is $38,850 ($925 per credit hour). Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. If you have questions about financial aid, contact our financial aid advisors by emailing finaid@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000.

The MPH degree program at Fairfield University is open to students with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better is preferred but not required. No GRE required.

Applicants will be asked to submit the following:    

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. Students should submit a 1–2-page statement describing why they want to undertake graduate studies in public health.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation forms and letters, one of which, preferably, from a current employer or supervisor. Recommendations are completed online. At the time of application candidates must provide the email addresses and names of their two recommenders. 

Yes, all students must complete 150 hours of in-person, virtual or hybrid internship at an organization that conducts public health-related work with supervision and mentoring from a staff member with a public health background. More experienced students can opt for a deliverables-based internship. The MPH program director must approve this option.  

The fieldwork course also includes a leadership and professional development seminar. Students are also required to complete a two-semester capstone project in which they execute an independent public health project with mentorship from a public health faculty member. 

Tuition for the MA in Educational Technology is $26,850 ($895 per credit hour). Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. If you have questions about financial aid, contact our financial aid advisors by emailing finaid@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000 ext. 4125.

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent). Applicants will be asked to submit the following:   

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. Students should describe their interest in the program, aspirations for obtaining the degree, and why they want to attend Fairfield University.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation letters — one of which must be from a current employer or supervisor.

The GMAT/GRE is not required.

Tuition for the MA in Instructional Design is $26,850 ($895 per credit hour). Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. If you have questions about financial aid, contact our financial aid advisors by emailing finaid@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000 ext. 4125.

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent). Applicants will be asked to submit the following:   

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. Students should describe their interest in the program, aspirations for obtaining the degree, and why they want to attend Fairfield University.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation letters — one of which must be from a current employer or supervisor.

The GMAT/GRE is not required.

Tuition for the MSCYB is $30,600 ($1,020 per credit hour) and $12,240 ($1,020 per credit hour) for the Cybersecurity Certificate. Books and materials are an additional cost. For additional fees, please see the Tuition and Benefits page.

Fairfield University is committed to every aspect of your education, including helping to make your graduate education more affordable. If you have questions about financial aid, contact our financial aid advisors by emailing finaid@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000.   

The MSCYB program is open to students with bachelor’s degrees in any discipline. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better is preferred but not required. An interview may be conducted at the discretion of the admissions committee.

Applicants that do not have an education or experience in information technology may be required to complete six credits of bridge coursework during their first year of the program. The credits are in addition to the required 30 credit hours for the program. Transcripts and your resume will be used to determine if the bridge courses are required. 

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent). Applicants will be asked to submit the following:

• A completed online application.
• A non-refundable $65 application fee paid by credit card. (Application fee is waived for current Fairfield students and for anyone who attends an information session.)
• A professional resume. Applicants are required to submit a current resume that includes employment and education history.
• A personal statement. Students should describe why they want to undertake graduate studies in cybersecurity.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluating service.
• Two recommendation letters — one of which must be from a current supervisor or professor, accompanied by the University online recommendation forms.

Applicants that do not have an education or experience in information technology may be required to complete six credits of bridge coursework during their first year of the program. Transcripts and your resume will be used to determine if the bridge courses are required.

The GRE is not required.

No hardware or software is required for program courses. A computer with a camera and microphone is required.