From Undergrad to Business Leader
Whether you are a UD junior, senior or recent grad, making a graduate degree your next step to becoming a leader in business just got a lot more affordable with the Lerner Graduate Student Support Scholarship, available during the 2025-2026 academic year.
To determine your eligibility for one of these scholarships, please contact us at lernergrad@udel.edu.
Lerner graduate programs are designed to give you a competitive edge - emphasizing the skills employers are seeking now. From 4-course graduate certificates to accelerated 4+1 programs, master’s and MBA degrees, Lerner offers hands-on programs in high-demand fields like AI, fintech, business analytics, leadership and more.
Only one 20% graduate scholarship may be applied per qualifying student. These scholarships cannot be combined with other Lerner funding offers, including merit-based awards or assistantships.
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, earning an average salary of $90,870. 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 through internships, mentorship and personalized career support from Lerner Career Services. Connect with over 40,000 business professionals in Lerner’s alumni network through programs like the Lerner Executive Mentoring Program.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
Accelerated 4+1 Degrees:
- Available to current UD students
- Choose from 30 undergraduate and graduate degree pairings
- Save time and money
- Variable credits, 5 years
Graduate Certificates:
- 12-credit 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, 2-4 years