Business Innovation.Real-world Success.
The University of Delaware’s business school, the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, is a hub for innovation, business and economics research and career success. With hands-on experiences and a technology-driven curriculum, Lerner equips students to navigate the evolving business world and drive change worldwide.
$96,234
Average graduate and MBA salary
#20
Online MBA – US News & World Report
#52
Undergrad business schools – Poets & Quants
95%
Undergrads employed or pursuing graduate education with avg. salary $67,470
Discover Our Faculty
Lerner faculty are dedicated educators and thought leaders whose award-winning research drives innovation in the classroom and in society. Through the distinctive Lerner education – rooted in experiential learning and informed by the latest business technologies – they prepare students to lead in a rapidly changing world.
University of Delaware sport management student Natalie Kazanjian gained behind-the-scenes experience with FIFA World Cup 2026 through the Rising Stars Academy, reinforcing Lerner’s commitment to experiential learning.
Recent Stories
The University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics has climbed nine spots to No. 32 in the Poets&Quants 2026 Online MBA ranking, continuing the program’s recent upward momentum among the nation’s top online graduate business programs. The...
When students describe Julia Bayuk, they rarely begin with her titles or accomplishments. Instead, they talk about how she made the University of Delaware feel like home. They recall how quickly she learned their names, invited them to walk (or run) with her across...
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s a good chance to reflect on the exciting work and accomplishments that our Lerner College students, faculty, staff and alumni were able to achieve during the year. From student success to faculty accolades to transformative gifts, here...
Each year, students in the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics gain real-world experience through internships that sharpen their skills and launch their careers. For Julia Birchfield, Class of 2026, that experience led to...
Spotlight On: Lerner Co-op Program
Meet the Lerner College students participating in the first year of the Lerner Co-op Program, which pairs Lerner students with companies throughout the state in paid roles as part of a year-long work-based initiative.