MBA Programs
Become a future-ready leader with the Lerner MBA. Whether studying in person or online, you’ll strengthen your communication, networking and analytical abilities while gaining real-world experience through mentorship, case competition or internship opportunities.
You can customize your education with one of Lerner’s specializations. Or broaden your expertise through a dual degree by combining the MBA with another master’s degree, from accounting and finance to engineering.
*Total cost and time to complete the MBA varies, depending on curriculum choices, personal schedules and program fees.
Customized Curriculum
Whether you want to advance in your current job or change careers, the Lerner MBA adapts to your goals. Core MBA courses and seminars ensure you develop must-have business skills. With an MBA specialization, you advance your expertise through a major, concentration or tailored electives.
Business Core Courses
Building Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking (BUEC 601)
Communicating, Branding and Career Networking (BUEC 603)
Corporate Strategy (BUAD 690)
Economic Analysis for Business Policy (ECON 603)
Ethical Issues in Domestic and Global Business Environments (BUAD 640)
Financial Management (FINC 650)
Financial Reporting and Analysis (ACCT 600)
Fundamentals of Analytics (BUAD 620)
Managing People, Teams and Organizations (BUAD 670)
Marketing Management (BUAD 680)
Operations Management and Management Science (BUAD 631)
Specializations
Focus your MBA with a specialization in one of 12 different fields.
- Accounting
- Artificial intelligence
- Business analytics
- Digital and social media
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Finance
- Healthcare management
- Hospitality business management
- Information technology
- International business
- Public relations
- Strategic leadership
Flexible Formats
Most in-person classes are offered in the evening. Online classes are asynchronous, letting you study at your convenience.
- Full-Time
1 year; 3-4 courses per semester - Part-Time
18 months-2 years; 1-2 courses per semester - Online
Earn the Lerner MBA from anywhere - Hybrid
Mix and match in-person and online courses
Return on Your Investment
An MBA can be your pathway to a better salary. And it is worth the investment when you get great returns. Lerner online MBA alumni from the class of 2024 received an average salary raise of $17,000 while pursuing their degree.
AVERAGE SALARY: $103,820
AVERAGE SALARY INCREASE: $17,000
Why Choose Lerner
In this video, Lerner graduate students describe the experiences they have had at Lerner which have advanced their knowledge and careers.
Experiential Learning
- Compete with a team of your peers in the Carol A. Ammon case competition
- Grow through a mentorship with a seasoned executive
- Work as a graduate intern with one of our industry partners
Careers & Networking
Take advantage of career and networking opportunities through Lerner’s global alumni network. Delaware is one of the nation’s most important centers of business. Strategically located within an easy commute of Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City, the state provides access to some of the world’s most influential leaders of industry.
Admissions Information
At Lerner, we read every application individually and use a portfolio approach. This means that we consider your whole application and no single factor will guarantee or disqualify you from admission.
Questions About the MBA?
Meet with the admissions team during one of our upcoming Zoom sessions.
Dual Graduate Degrees
Combine the strategic business skills of the MBA with a variety of other disciplines.
The Lerner MBA Online
Learn more about the online Lerner MBA.