Business Administration (A.S.)

Start on the path to a four-year degree.

The 2-year associate in science in business administration offers UD courses in smaller classes in Wilmington, DE. You’ll complete many of the courses required by Lerner business majors, ultimately providing you with a pathway to a four-year business degree from Lerner.

Coursework will introduce you to fundamental business concepts as well as humanities and science subjects (University-required breadth courses), which will provide you a well-rounded education and prepare you for on-the-job success. The flexibility of the associate program allows you to study full or part time and take classes in person, online or both. After completing the associate in science, most students transition to UD’s Newark campus to pursue their four-year bachelor’s degree.

Through the Delaware SEED Scholarship, eligible in-state students pay no tuition for the associate program. For more information about SEED scholarships, see the Student Financial Services page about aid for associate programs.

Program Highlights

  • The Lerner A.S. in business administration prepares you for any business major.
  • Career exploration and professional development is part of the curriculum, and you can take advantage of many of the networking opportunities offered virtually and on the Newark campus.
  • Smaller class sizes build your confidence as you collaborate with others.
  • Work closely with an academic advisor to determine the appropriate coursework depending on your intended 4-year degree or ultimate career goals.

Program Requirements

Suggested Course Sequence

All courses are 3 credits unless stated otherwise.

The associate in science in business administration requires 63 credits. Your advisor will help you choose courses appropriate for your educational goals.


First Year

First semester
BUAD 110 - Basics of Business
ENGL 110 - First-Year Writing
Creative arts & humanities, history & cultural change or foreign language course
MATH 115 - Pre-calculus or 221 - Calculus
BUEC 120 - Discover Your Success (1 credit)
Free elective

Second semester
Creative arts & humanities breadth course
Math or social & behavioral sciences breadth course
ECON 101 - Microeconomics
Natural sciences & technology breadth course with lab (4 credits)
Free elective

Second Year

First semester
BUAD 301 - Introduction to Marketing
History & cultural change breadth course
ECON 103 - Macroeconomics
COMM 212 - Public Speaking & Professional Presentation or HOSP 230 - Executive Presentations & Problem Solving
MISY 160 - Business Computing Fundamentals
BUEC 101 - Career Exploration and Professional Development (1 credit)

Second semester
STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Practice
BUAD 309 - Organizational Behavior
ACCT 207 - Accounting I
HBNS 200 - Nutrition Concepts or non-lab science
PSYC 100, HOSP 180 or ENTR 350


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