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.

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.

Flexible Format Options

• 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

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.

STEM OPT Program

This STEM-designated degree program provides international students 24 months of OPT (Optional Practical Training) in addition to the original 12 months.

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. Some top career fields for graduates include:

• IT Consultant
• Systems Analyst
• Business Analyst

CLASS OF 2022: 91% employed (or pursuing further education)

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

• JP Morgan Chase
• Amazon
• ChristianaCare
• EY
• Bank of America
• Barclays

Visit UD’s Career Outcomes website for details on what our graduates do, where they work and the salaries they make.

News

• Graduate Student Stories: Naomi Nyarinda Okemwa - Naomi Nyarinda Okemwa is pursuing her master of science in business analytics and information management, and is expected to graduate in 2025. She shares why she chose to continue her studies at Lerner and her work in Generative AI.
• Lifelong Lerner: Charles Chifamba - A native of Harare, Zimbabwe, Charles Chifamba graduated from Lerner College with a master's degree in business analytics and information management.
• Lifelong Lerner: Terrence Chin-Young Jr. - A native of Denton, Texas, Terrence Chin-Young Jr. graduated from Lerner College with dual masters degrees in business administration and business analytics and information management. 
• What Business Leaders Need to Know About Generative AI - Explore how generative AI is reshaping industries and learn how it can benefit your business. From its diverse applications to integration strategies and risk considerations, discover key insights for informed decision-making
• Lerner Graduate Student Stories: Felisters Khaikwa Wamayuyi  - Felisters Khaikwa Wamayuyi is pursuing a dual MBA and M.S. in business analytics and information management (BAIM) degrees, while serving as a data analyst for the Christiana Care Health System. She’s expected to graduate in Spring 2023 and she’s shared why she pursued her graduate degrees with UD’s Lerner College.  

Admissions Information

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