Business Analytics and Information Management (M.S.)

Leaders who understand data can manage change and meet business challenges with confidence. Every industry relies on business analytics and information management professionals to tame the complexities of technology and help make informed decisions on how best to apply data to improve productivity and drive innovation.

*Total cost and time to complete the program varies, depending on curriculum choices, personal schedules and program fees.

Flexible Format Options

Whether you study online, in person or in a combination of formats, your analytics master’s degree will advance your technical and analytical skills, preparing you for the complex challenges of today’s increasingly technical and competitive global environment.

• Full-Time
  1 to 1 1/2 years; 3-4 courses per semester
• Part-Time
  2 years; 1-3 courses per semester
• Hybrid
  Mix and match in-person and online courses
• Online
  Fully online, asynchronous classes

30-Credit Customizable Curriculum

Our program can be customized to meet your career goals: you can choose to focus your study on business analytics, information management or a blend of the two. It’s designed to be convenient for both working professionals and full-time students.
 

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.

Industry-Proven Faculty

Lerner faculty who teach in the masters program bring a combination of academic and real-world experience to the classroom providing fresh insights on the role of business analytics and information management.

Careers

Ample and diverse career options await graduates of Lerner’s M.S. in business analytics and information management.

Employers

Our graduates have found jobs in a wide variety of companies, including:

• JP Morgan Chase
• Amazon
• ChristianaCare

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.

Why Choose Lerner

In this video, Lerner graduate students describe the experiences they have had at Lerner which have advanced their knowledge and careers.

Lerner Graduate Success

After graduation in 2024, 97% of masters-level students were employed (earning an average salary of $90,870). The Career Outcomes website reports what our graduates do, where they work and the salaries they make.

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.
• My Summer Internship: Teresa Surlis - Surlis, Class of 2025 M.S. in business analytics and information management, spent her summer as a marketing data analytics intern at AAA Club Alliance.
• 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 International Student Stories: Mansi Gupta - Mansi Gupta, 25-years-old, is pursuing her master of science in business analytics & information management, and is expected to graduate in May, 2025. Gupta, originally from India, shared why she chose to continue her studies at Lerner, and all of the opportunities the program has provided for her so far. 

Admissions Information

Learn more about M.S. in business analytics and information management admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.