M.S. in Business Analytics and Information Management + M.S. in Cybersecurity

This program combines two successful programs within the University of Delaware, the Lerner College’s M.S. in business analytics and information management (BAIM) program and the College of Engineering’s M.S. in cybersecurity.

As a student in this dual degree program, you will build skills that are critical to the successful implementation and management of both cybersecurity and IT in government and business.

Program Requirements

For the most accurate and up-to-date degree requirements, visit UD’s course catalog. Under the Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems, select “Display Programs” to find your degree and view course options and sequencing.

STEM Business Program

This STEM-designated business program builds the quantitative, analytical and technical skills employers prioritize today, such as data analysis, AI fundamentals, financial modeling and technological proficiency. STEM occupations are high earning, with a median wage double that of non-STEM fields, and are projected to grow faster than overall employment, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

News

• Lerner Career Lab Prepares Students for Real-World Careers - Lerner Career Services introduces Career Lab, a monthly workshop using employer-designed job simulations to help undergraduate and graduate business students gain hands-on experience, explore career paths and build job-ready skills.
• Lerner Offers Grad Scholarships, AI Programs for Fall 2025 - The Lerner College now offers new scholarships and AI programs for Fall 2025, creating flexible, future-ready options for UD students, alumni and professionals navigating career or life transitions.
• $71.5 Million Gift to UD Will Transform Lerner College - UD announces largest gift in University's history which will help create Lerner College's Siegfried Hall.
• Lerner MIS Professor John D’Arcy Discusses Teaching Path, MIS Quarterly Senior Editor Reappointment - D'Arcy was an Associate Editor at MIS Quarterly from 2017-21, earning an Outstanding Associate Editor Award in 2019. He was promoted to Senior Editor in 2022 and was recently reappointed to a second term in the role.
• Lerner Graduate Student Stories: Fardin Khan - Fardin Sabahat Khan was recently awarded best paper at the 5th African Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Conference, in Pretoria, South Africa. He is pursuing an M.S. in business analytics and information management at UD and is expected to graduate in May of 2025.

Contact

Please contact the department of electrical and computer engineering at ece-info@udel.edu for more information.

Admissions Information

Admission is to the dual degree program. You must meet the admission requirements of both the M.S. in business analytics and information management and M.S. in cybersecurity. The GRE is required for admission to the dual degree program. For more information, please visit the M.S. in cybersecurity program page.