Business Degrees Built for Working Professionals
You’re ready to advance your career with a graduate degree. Find the grad program that fits your goals at the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics.
From 4-course certificates to dual degrees, Lerner offers flexible, hands-on education taught by full-time, industry-proven professors—top ranked for faculty credentials by U.S. News for our online MBA. Explore emerging fields like AI, fintech and analytics, and start building the future you want.
AACSB Accredited
For over 50 years, most Lerner business and accounting programs have been accredited by AACSB.
A Proven ROI
Lerner grads see real results — 97% of 2024 graduates were employed and reported an average salary increase of $17,000. With a flat tuition rate of $1,116 per credit across all graduate programs, Lerner delivers a high-value education that pays off.
A Professional Advantage
Build your network and your résumé.
- Get personalized career support from Lerner Career Services.
- Tap into Lerner's alumni network of over 40,000 business professionals.
- Gain insights from experienced executives through the Lerner Executive Mentoring Program.
Get the skills you need to build the career you want:
Analytics & AI
Develop data, AI, and analytics skills to solve real-world business challenges- MBA – analytics / AI specialization
- Business analytics and information management (MS)
- Applied AI for business (MS)
- Financial services analytics (MS)
- Hospitality and sport business analytics (MS)
- Business analytics certificate
- Generative AI for business certificate
- Technology product management certificate
Finance, Accounting & Economics
Build financial and economic expertise for strategic decision-making roles.Which Program Is Right for Me?
The right graduate program can lead you to greater job satisfaction and career success. So how do you choose the right one? Here’s an overview of the different graduate programs offered by Lerner:MBA:
- Designed for professionals with work experience
- Build leadership, management and core business skills
- Customize your degree with stackable specializations
- Flexible format: on campus, online or hybrid
- 38-44 credits, 1-2 years
Master’s Degrees:
- Gain focused expertise in a specific field
- Some programs can be completed in as little as one year
- Learn alongside peers in a collaborative, in-person setting
- Select programs also available fully online
- 30 credits, 1-2 years
Graduate Certificates:
- 4-course programs to build expertise quickly
- Hone your skills in areas like AI, analytics or business fundamentals
- Standalone or stackable toward a master’s degree
- 12 credits, 1-2 semesters
Dual Graduate Degrees:
- Pair business expertise with advanced study in areas like engineering, communication or science
- Earn two graduate degrees in less time than completing them separately
- Expand your knowledge and career flexibility across disciplines
- 48-63 credits