Online MBA Degree Program
The University of Delaware’s online MBA at the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics is driven by industry insights and innovative analytic tools so that you’re prepared to succeed in executive leadership positions.
With eight specializations, including majors, concentrations and electives, and a fully online course format, our flexible program is ideal for working business professionals who are seeking advancement and driven to succeed in MBA careers. Our program offers personalized advising and 1:1 career coaches.
Ranked in the top 10% of accredited online MBA programs in the nation according to U.S. News.
Online MBA Program FEATURES
AACSB
Accredited
12 Months
Duration
38
Credit Hours
$1,069
Cost per Credit
Program Outcomes
Our top-ranked online MBA degree program provides a solid foundation in business management and essential business functions. You’ll practice crucial skills that you can enact immediately.
You will:
- Use data-driven analytics to make sound, evidence-based decisions.
- Frame and address problems through the use of integrative, critical and strategic thinking.
- Build effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Learn to design and use processes for competitive advantage.
- Develop ethical global leaders who embrace the value of diversity.
UD Grad Students Explain Why They Chose Lerner: youtube.com/watch?v=GFmX_oFZim0
More information about the online mba
MBA: Business Analytics
Learn to integrate data science, business strategy and management science to optimize outcomes and develop predictive models for an organization or nonprofit.
MBA: Digital & Social Media
Expand your digital knowledge by mastering enterprise-level digital and social media management. You’ll learn to effectively engage target audiences and use data analytics to enhance your impact on organizational objectives.
MBA: Finance
Build a company's value by optimizing current funds and finding new revenue avenues. Experiential courework in financial management, analysis and reporting prepare you to lead organizational growth in corporate, investment and international finance careers.
MBA: Healthcare Management
This program, containing courses taught by faculty from UD's Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics and the College of Health Sciences, will help you gain a competitive edge and learn about critical issues facing healthcare today.
MBA: Information Technology
Become an IT leader who can meet organizational goals. You'll develop knowledge of how data is managed within an organization and how systems are designed so you can solve problems related to information system business functions.
MBA: International Business
Globalize your understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the business world, and prepare to navigate global business environments successfully.
MBA: Public Relations
Learn to steer and manage public communications on behalf of companies and organizations by adding coursework in PR campaigns and management, persuasive messaging, strategic communication and branding to your Lerner MBA.
MBA: Strategic Leadership
Explore all of the skills and capacities needed to influence others, manage change, set strategic direction, build teams and support networks and navigate the complex analytical and human dimensions inherent in any leadership role.
Online MBA Application Process
Our graduate application system is designed to put you in control of not only the application but all documents associated with that application. We have designated areas within the application where each required document should be uploaded. Applications are accepted up until three weeks prior to when classes begin.
You’ll need:
1. Online Application
Begin assembling your required application materials as electronic documents before completing the online graduate application. Do not mail any documents.
2. Application Fee
A $75 application fee is due when you submit your online application.
3. Bachelor’s Degree
A four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, in any academic field from an accredited college or university is required.
4. Transcripts
An unofficial transcript is required with your application. You should visit the registrar’s page of your home institution (post-high school institutions only) to print an unofficial copy to create your scan. If your home institution does not provide this service, ask for a student copy to create your scan. Do not mail official transcripts during the applicant stage. Please visit http://grad.udel.edu/apply/transcripts/ for more detailed information.
5. Personal Statement/Essay
We are looking for insightful, specific and brief essays. The following prompt is mandatory:
Mandatory Question: Outline your educational plans and career goals, and discuss how your proposed plan of graduate study aligns with them. Some areas of discussion might include specific attributes of the program at UD that led you to believe this degree is appropriate for achieving your professional objectives. Are there areas of special interest within your selected field of study?
You can supplement your application by answering one or both of the following optional prompts:
Optional Question 1: Communicating effectively with prospective customers is crucial in a business plan. Please critique our marketing efforts for the University of Delaware Lerner Graduate programs, using specific examples of where and how you learned about our program (e.g., specific radio stations, internet sites, publications, TV stations, etc.). How effective were these channels in motivating you to apply? What are some strengths of our marketing efforts, and what improvements could be made? What do you believe is the best way to reach prospective students like yourself? We value insightful, specific, and concise responses.
Optional Question 2: Is there any additional information not covered elsewhere in your application that you would like to share with the Graduate Admissions Committee? This could include special circumstances related to your academic record, such as a low GPA or low GRE/GMAT scores, or any challenging social, economic, educational, cultural, or other life circumstances that you have overcome to succeed in higher education.
6. Resume
A resume, or curriculum vitae, that documents your prior work experience, publications, honors and awards received, and a summary of your educational credentials.
7. Two Letters of Recommendation
You provide names and email addresses for your recommenders, and recommendation forms are emailed directly to them from the online application. Instructions are included as to how to return the completed forms electronically.
8. GMAT/GRE Optional
If you are not submitting a GMAT/GRE score, please select that you request a waiver on the Test Score Waivers page of the application.
9. Work Experience
A minimum of two years work experience is preferred.
10. Math Requirement
To be successful in the MBA program, you must demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills through prior academic work and/or recent professional experience. Applicants who are otherwise qualified for admission but lacking successful coursework in non-introductory statistics, calculus, linear math classes or work experience, may be asked to complete at their expense an MBA Math course in order to be admitted to the program. This will be communicated upon the completion of the Admissions Committee’s review of the full application.
A Curriculum Customized for Your Career
Whether you want to advance in your current job or change careers, you need an MBA that adapts to your unique goals. Lerner’s core MBA courses and seminars ensure you develop must-have business skills and techniques. With an MBA specialization, you advance your expertise with a major, concentration or by choosing your own elective courses.
Business Core Courses and Professional Development Seminars
ACCT 600 Financial Reporting and Analysis - 3 Credits
BUAD 620 Fundamentals of Analytics - 3 Credits
BUAD 670 Managing People, Teams and Organizations - 3 Credits
ECON 603 Economic Analysis for Business Policy - 3 Credits
BUAD 631 Operations Management and Management Science - 3 Credits
BUAD 640 Ethical Issues in Domestic and Global Business Environments - 3 Credits
BUAD 680 Marketing Management - 3 Credits
FINC 650 Financial Management - 3 Credits
BUAD 690 Corporate Strategy - 3 Credits
BUEC 601 Building Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking - 1 Credit
BUEC 603 Communicating, Branding and Career Networking - 1 Credit
MBA Specializations
An MBA specialization offers a focus in one area of business. MBA concentrations equip students with foundational knowledge and skills while MBA majors provide more in-depth study.
Choose a specialization option:
- General management – Select 3 elective courses (38 total credits)
- Concentration – 3 prescribed courses in one area of specialization (38 total credits)
- Major – 5 prescribed courses in one area of specialization (44 total credits)
- Major and concentration*
- Double major*
- Double concentration*
*These options require additional credits.
Concentrations
- Business analytics
- Digital and social media
- Finance
- Healthcare management
- Information technology
- International business
- Public relations
- Strategic leadership
Majors
- Business analytics
- Digital and social media
- Healthcare management
- Public relations
- Strategic leadership
We’re Committed to Affordability
$1,069 Per Credit Hour
We work hard to keep our tuition affordable while maintaining the highest academic standards.
You can fund your program by receiving a grant, qualifying for federal or private loans, utilizing military benefits or pursuing employer tuition reimbursement. Our dedicated admissions and financial personnel will help you through the process, including enrollment in a payment plan if applicable.
Career Expectations
If you’re excited about moving closer to your dream MBA career, then UD’s online MBA degree program is the credential you need to excel no matter your area of emphasis.
Jobs in business-related occupations are projected to grow faster than all other occupations at 5% from 2019 to 2029.
After graduation in 2023, 96% of online MBA students were employed (earning an average salary of $101,258). The Career Outcomes website reports what our graduates do, where they work and the salaries they make.
Earn Over $100K with Your Online MBA Degree
- Top Executive, Management - $109,760 per year
- Career Sales Manager - $132,290 per year
- Finance Manager - $134,180 per year
- Chief Executive, Healthcare - $160,950 per year
UD MBA Program Statistics
- Lerner MBA alumni from the Class of 2023 received an average salary raise of $16,000 while pursuing their degree.
- 96% of all students rated their overall educational experience within the Lerner Graduate Programs as excellent or good.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accreditations
Yes. The online M.B.A. at the University of Delaware is delivered through the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, which has been accredited by AACSB International (the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) for more than 50 years.
AACSB accreditation is the highest standard of accreditation for business schools in the world, and a distinction fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide have earned.
Admissions
To be successful in the UD Lerner MBA program, you must demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills through prior academic work and/or recent professional experience.
Applicants who are otherwise qualified for admission, but lack successful coursework in non-introductory Statistics, Calculus, Linear math classes, or work experience, may be asked to complete at their expense an MBA Math course in order to be admitted to the program. This will be communicated upon the completion of the Admissions Committee’s review of the full application.
You can transfer up to nine credits from another AACSB accredited MBA program that have not already been used toward a completed degree.
While this program does not offer a virtual open house, you can learn more by requesting information, exploring the prestigious Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics.
It is not required to submit the GRE/GMAT with your application. If you are not submitting a GMAT/GRE score, please select that you request a waiver on the Test Score Waivers page of the application.
The typical MBA applicant has two or more years of experience (work experience, volunteer work, community service, internships, significant academic projects etc.) but all applicants are considered even if they have limited professional experience.
Outstanding undergraduate GPAs and GMAT/GRE scores will strengthen your application if you have less than two years of experience.
The first step toward applying for this program is to complete your online application through the graduate student Application Management System.
To apply for this program, you’ll need:
- A completed online application.
- A four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, in any academic field from an accredited college or university is required.
- A $75 application fee.
- An unofficial transcript.
- Responses to required essay prompts.
- A resume, or curriculum vitae, that documents your prior work experience, publications, honors and awards received, and a summary of your educational credentials.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- GMAT/GRE (optional).
- A minimum of two years work experience is preferred.
View additional information about the online M.B.A. admission requirements further up this page.
You may start this program in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Applicants are considered for admission on a rolling basis. Please refer to the FAQ section on the online MBA website for specific application deadlines and start dates.
You’ll need a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
You may start this program in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Applicants are considered for admission on a rolling basis. Please refer to the FAQ section on the online MBA website for specific application deadlines and start dates.
Career Outlook
Yes. Lerner College of Business and Economics offers graduate and M.B.A. career resources. View Lerner Career Services to learn more.
With your M.B.A. from UD, you’ll develop the comprehensive business knowledge and specialized skills you’ll need to boost your salary potential and reach your career goals. View Career Outcomes to see common career titles and salaries.
Curriculum
Canvas, which is currently used by over 2,000 schools throughout the United States.
You can select up to three concentrations to customize your online M.B.A. curriculum. If you’d like to switch one or more of your concentrations, contact your academic advisor.
No, it is not required to select a concentration. If you’re interested in a particular selection of courses to match your career goals, the online M.B.A. allows you to select any three elective courses for a concentration.
No, this program is built to complete fully online and does not include a residency component.
The online M.B.A. includes 11 core courses and 3 elective courses, totaling 14 courses. Students can choose an optional MBA major, which is an additional 2 courses, totaling 16 courses. The total number of courses in your individual degree program will vary depending on the completion option you choose.
This online M.B.A. includes a total of 38 credits or 44 credits with the selection of an M.B.A. major. The number of credits will depend on the completion option you choose.
UD offers the M.B.A. degree in either a hybrid or fully online format. You’ll need to choose your preferred format at the beginning of the program.
In the online program, you’ll learn from the same faculty as the on-campus program, who are trained to deliver an excellent online education. They are researchers and practitioners in their field and most have conducted or are currently conducting research in specialized business topics.
Time and Duration
You can earn your degree in as few as 12 months full-time, or complete the program part-time at your convenience.
You have up to five years to complete the degree program.
We’ve designed the program for ultimate flexibility, so you can complete the degree either part-time or full-time.
Tuition and Fees
The total estimated tuition cost does not include the cost of living, textbook costs, or other fees you may incur. For more information about program fees, you can contact an admissions counselor or learn more on the program page.
UD automatically considers admitted students for a range of scholarships with no separate application required. Other scholarships may be available through non-University resources.
This program costs $1,069 per credit hour. For a total number of 38 credit hours, this program's total estimated tuition is $40,622. If a major degree option is selected, the MBA program is 44 credits, totaling $47,036. This does not include other fees you may incur such as textbooks and the cost of living.
Choosing an MBA specialization will deepen your level of customized business knowledge and prepare you to quickly advance in your chosen career path.
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