The sport management major is designed to prepare you for a successful career in the multi-billion-dollar sports industry. As a sport management major you’ll take courses that are specific to the sport management discipline as well as business courses that will help you to develop quantitative analysis skills and an understanding of essential business concepts. After graduating you’ll find diverse and exciting career opportunities. These include careers in: Professional and minor league sports...
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During a recent Lerner Virtual Visit, Lerner Ambassador Raymond Lucas, University of Delaware Class of 2023, shared his experiences in the UD Honors College, from building connections with staff and fellow students to benefitting from smaller class sizes. Prospective #BlueHens can learn more about all of the unique opportunities available at #UDel and Lerner here: https://www.udel.edu/apply/ Transcript Jack Baroudi: And we have somebody who wants to know should they, would you recommend doing...
An understanding of international business equips one to successfully conduct business in various regions around the world. The University of Delaware’s international business studies major places equal emphasis on both business and international studies through requiring students to immerse themselves in various cultures. Students learn a foreign language and spend a semester abroad while applying business techniques and practices in cultures of their choice. Students who enjoy living and...
Careers in accounting offer job security, opportunities for advancement and variety. Read this article to find out if a degree in accounting is right for you.
Four outstanding UD alumni were honored virtually at the 30th Annual Lerner College Alumni Awards of Excellence.
In this video, a Lerner student shares his experience of being a business undeclared major at the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics.
The business undeclared major helps you focus your interests and build a base of business knowledge in preparation for choosing your major(s) and minor(s).
With more and more employees becoming responsible for managing their own money before and after retirement, there is a growing population in need of financial planners to help them make important financial decisions. The University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics equips students with financial planning skills, a skill that is currently and increasingly in high demand. Students who enjoy working with others, problem solving and goal building will flourish in...
Horn Entrepreneurship serves as the creative engine for entrepreneurship education and advancement at UD.
A strong background in management information systems (MIS) prepares students to spot business trends and help companies achieve success. Read this article to find out if a degree in MIS is right for you.
The University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics economic education major prepares students to teach in Delaware schools, as well as in other states or countries. Read this article to find out if a degree in economic education is right for you!
Rob Siegfried, Class of ’81, CEO and founder of the Siegfried Group spoke with students, faculty, staff and alumni about his leadership vision during the spring 2021 Chaplin Tyler Executive Leadership Lecture Series.
In a global, complex and fast-paced world, leaders are needed now more than ever in organizations to keep them productive and competitive. Students who pursue the management degree at the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics are taught to become one of these leaders in addition to learning how to work with others to effectively create and implement ideas. If you enjoy interacting with diverse groups of people, taking a leadership role, coordinating with...
Finance influences almost every aspect of an organization, whether a bank, consulting firm, public or private corporation, governmental organization or non-profit. Read this article to find out if a degree in finance is right for you.
The study of economics places students at the juncture of social science, business and social policy. Read this article to find out if a degree in economics is right for you.
Marketers serve a vital role as a liaison between businesses and consumers. Read this article to find out if a degree in marketing is right for you.
As an operations management professional, you will assist in creating better business practices for the companies of the future. The University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics operations management curriculum is designed to equip you with analytical skills such as predicting supply and demand, assessing production capabilities and measuring and delivering quality assurance. If you enjoy solving problems using the latest technology, utilizing math to improve...
UD Management Professor Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis, dean of University of Cincinnati’s Linder College of Business, receive Academy of Management Review’s Decade Award for their paper, “Toward a Theory of Paradox.”
Dr. Amanda Bullough speaks about challenges and opportunities for women in entrepreneurship.
Michael Caserta is an MBA candidate at UD’s Lerner College. Caserta shared how this program has impacted him and what he plans to do next.
Jimmy Caputo is an MBA candidate at UD’s Lerner College. Caputo shared how this program has impacted him and what his plans to do next.
In this video, University of Delaware students in the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics share their favorite things about their college, their favorite classes, their future career goals and more.
The Lerner College’s graduate certificate programs help working professionals gain advanced knowledge and skills in areas essential to any career.
Will Wallace, Class of 2023 finance major with a minor in business analytics, is the co-founder and president of the Private Markets Club at Lerner College. Wallace shared why he joined the Private Markets Club, what makes this group stand out and how to get involved!
In 2017, Trellist’s Maria Gunther was part of the inaugural class of participants of the Women’s Leadership Forum, a program run by the Women’s Leadership Initiative. Gunther, who joined Trellist as a design contractor in 2005, was promoted to Trellist’s CEO in 2021.
Lerner’s Chief Diversity Advocate Jennifer Joe speaks to a Delaware Small Business Development Center and Delaware Business Times roundtable about the importance of diversity in the workplace.
Scott Thacker is an MBA candidate at UD’s Lerner College. Thacker shared how this program has impacted him and what he plans to do next.
A passionate dedication to lifelong learning and career progression is a common trait of alumni from the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. We reached out to some outstanding Lerner alumni to share their professional experiences and insights on improving the world of business for future generations of Blue Hens. [display-posts wrapper="div" category="outstanding-lifelong-lerner" posts_per_page="50" include_excerpt="true"...
Muhammad Usman, MBA and master of science in business analytics and information management dual degree candidate, shared how this program has impacted him and what he plans to do next.
After spending three semesters stationed at the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, UD MIS major Miranda Petti’s sophomore year looked a little different than that of her peers.
Students are free to organize and join associations to promote their common interest. The Lerner College recognizes student-run organizations that support diversity initiatives in business: Women in Economics Women in Finance Lerner International Student Association (LISA) National Association of Black Accountants - NABA Women in Business For current contact information, please visit Lerner's student organizations page. AACSB Recognizes Lerner Diversity...
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Lerner Business Discovery Day inspires high school students from underrepresented minority populations and first generation college student households to learn about the multi-faceted world of business. Students see how getting a business degree can put them on the path to success. Lerner Business Discovery Day is offered at no cost to qualifying high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors (15 to 17 years old) and is held onsite at UD’s Alfred Lerner College Hall. Students...
Winning student teams and their coaches from around Delaware were honored for achieving the most growth in their portfolios during this year’s remote Stock Market Game awards reception.
Marketing and sport management double major Alexis Garhart earns University recognition for a combination of a 4.0 GPA with the highest number of earned hours taken in residence at UD.
Congratulations to the University of Delaware’s Lerner College Class of 2021! In this video, 16 graduating students say “thank you” to those who helped them along the path to this great achievement.
The leadership of the University of Delaware’s Lerner College congratulates the graduating Class of 2021 for their success and accomplishments for the Lerner College Virtual Convocation.
This spring, eleven teams from Delaware high schools qualified to compete in the first virtual CEEE Delaware Personal Finance Challenge.
In this video, University of Delaware students majoring in operations management share their favorite classes, their future career goals and more.