Online Master of Science in Business Analytics and Information Management Application Process

Our graduate application system is designed to put you in control of the application and all documents associated with it.

You’ll need:

1. A completed online application. A $75 application fee is due when you submit your online application.
2. A bachelor’s degree in any academic background from a regionally accredited institution.
3. A GPA of at least 3.0. (If your GPA is below 3.0, you should still apply, as we take your strengths and skills in other areas into account.)
4. Unofficial copies of your transcripts. (We’ll need official versions once you're admitted).
5. A current résumé.
6. Two letters of recommendation.
7. A personal statement that details your goals and objectives and clearly identify your interest in the Lerner College degree program.
8. Optional: GMAT/GRE Scores

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.

The curriculum for UD’s online MS in Business Analytics and Information Management includes 10 courses: 3 core courses and 7 core electives. The program can be completed within 12-24 months depending on curriculum choices and personal schedules. The Business Analytics and Information Management is also offered as a hybrid program that blends both online and in-person courses.

Core Courses (9 credits)

ACCT 604 Database Design and Implementation– 3 credits

Introduces the fundamentals of modern database concepts. Covers relational database design and implementation techniques, as well as the current relational database standard - the structured query language (SQL). Explore advanced topics such as big data analytics.

MISY 662 Fundamentals of Business Analytics – 3 credits

Introduction to the basic tools and methods of data analytics for business. Topics include inferential statistics, predictive models, business processes, and methods of presenting results.

MISY 685 Introduction to Business Programming – 3 credits

Covers principles of programming to perform data analytics and visualization, and their applications in various fields (including, but not limited to, business analytics, financial services, management science, and accounting).

Business Analytics and Information Management Core Elective Courses (21 credits)

Students select 7 courses from the following:

ACCT 602 – Big Data Technologies

ACCT 605 – Current Issues in Emerging Technologies

BUAD 620 - Fundamentals in Analytics

BUAD 621 - Decision Analytics and Visualization

BUAD 622 - Optimization and Spreadsheet Modeling

BUAD 625 - Business Analytics Capstone

BUAD 651 - Generative AI for Business Analytics

CPEG 665 - Introduction to Cybersecurity

ECON 626 - Generative AI for Data Visualization

MISY 610 - Telecommunications and Networking

MISY 615 - Enterprise Architecture and Business Strategy

MISY 648 - Business Intelligence and Analytics

MISY 641 - Data Mining for Business Analytics

MISY 640 -Project Management and Costing

MISY 650 - Security and Control

MISY 655 - Ethics in Technology Management

MISY 627 - Information Technology and Organizational Effectiveness

MISY 675 - Dashboard Design and Storytelling

MISY 603 - Cybersecurity Management

MISY 607 - Data-Driven Casual Inference

MISY 608 - Data and Analytics

MISY 635 - Visual Analytics

MISY 636 - Unstructured Data Analytics

MISY 647 - Digital Transformation

MISY 670 - Introduction to Generative AI

MISY 680 - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

MISY 686 - SAS for Business Analytics

STAT 674 - Applied Data Base Management

We’re Committed to Affordability

$1,116 Per Credit Hour

You could 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 enrolling in a payment plan if applicable.

Additional information about tuition and financial aid can be found on the Student Financial Services page.

Merit-Based Awards

Merit-based opportunities listed on below are available to full-time students. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for any type of funding.

• Graduate Scholarships - Graduate scholarships are available for exceptionally qualified full-time applicants. These scholarships may be up to 25% of tuition and are awarded for up to two years. No additional application for the scholarship is required.
• Additional Scholarship Opportunities - Lerner College is offering several scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year to support students based on their connection to UD or recent economic challenges. Only one 20% graduate scholarship may be applied per qualifying student. These scholarships cannot be combined with other University of Delaware funding offers, including merit-based awards or assistantships.    
  • UD Alumni Support Scholarship: A 20% tuition scholarship and waived application fee for University of Delaware alumni pursuing any Lerner graduate program.
  • UD Student Support Scholarship: A 20% scholarship for current UD juniors, seniors and recent grads entering Lerner graduate programs or 4+1 options.
  • Economic Hardship Scholarship: A 20% tuition scholarship and fee waiver for individuals who experienced job loss in 2025 or 2026.

To determine your eligibility for one of these scholarships, please contact us at lernergrad@udel.edu.

Funding Resources

Below are more funding resources within and outside of the University of Delaware.

• UD student financial services

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Finaid.org - information and advice

• Fastweb.com - scholarship search

• Sallie Mae scholarship search

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

Our graduates have found jobs in a wide variety of companies include JP Morgan Chase, Amazon, and ChristianaCare.

Lerner Graduate Success

After graduation in 2025, 97% of masters-level students were employed (earning an average salary of $90,870). The Career Outcomes website reports what our graduates do, where theyw ork and the salaries they make.

STEM Business Program

This STEM-designated business program builds the quantitative, analytical and technical skills employers prioritize today, such as data analysis, AI fundamentals, financial modeling and technological proficiency. STEM occupations are high earning, with a median wage double that of non-STEM fields, and are projected to grow faster than overall employment, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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.

You can transfer up to 9 credits per University of Delaware policy.

Note: No transfers are accepted for the capstone course.

All requests for transfer credit should be directed to the student’s major department using a Request for Transfer of Graduate Credit form. Transfer credits will be accepted provided that such credits:

• Were earned with a grade of no less than B,
• Are approved by the student’s adviser and the chair of the student’s major department,
• Are in accord with the specific degree program of the student as specified by the unit’s Graduate Program Policy Statement,
• Are not older than five years,
• Are graduate level courses, and
• Were completed at an accredited college or university.

Graduate courses counted toward a degree received elsewhere may not be transferred into a degree at the University of Delaware. Credits from institutions outside of the United States are generally not transferable to the University of Delaware.

Learn more about transfer credit by viewing the Graduate College's Registration and Enrollment Policies.

You may start the MS in Business Analytics and Information Management program in the fall, spring, or summer sessions. Applications are considered on a rolling basis.

Please review the chart below for the application deadlines.