Degree Requirements

The UD MBA curriculum is a 48-credit program made up of required and elective courses. Each course will challenge you to think independently, comprehend essential principles, and develop an understanding of the complexities of today’s dynamic business environment.

Ten Required Courses (30 credits) *


Tier I	Course Number	Course Title
	ACCT 800	Financial Reporting and Analysis
	BUAD 820	Data Analysis and Quality Management
	BUAD 870	Understanding People in Organizations
	ECON 503	Economic Analysis for Business Policy
Tier II	Course Number	Course Title
	BUAD 831	Operations Management
	BUAD 880	Marketing Management
	FINC 850	Financial Management
Tier III	Course Number	Course Title
	ACCT 801	Management Control Systems
	BUAD 840	Ethical Issues in Business Environment
	BUAD 890	Corporate Strategy

* Subject to Course Waivers from AACSB Accredited Undergraduate Institution

Electives (18 Credits)

Electives expose you to a wide variety of topics and can be grouped together to allow you to pursue a specific area of interest to complete a concentration or specialization. All MBA candidates are required to complete 18 credits of graduate-level elective courses. At least three credits of electives must have an international focus.

International Requirement

To ensure that all of our graduates have proper exposure to international business and its related fields, we require each student to take at least three credits of international electives to satisfy this requirement. This requirement applies to all concentrations and specializations.


Course Number	Course Title
ACCT 883	International Accounting
BUAD 841	Managing and Global Enterprise
BUAD 843	Special Topics in Global Business
BUAD 878	International Business Cultures
BUAD 882	International Marketing Management
ECON 540	International Economics for Managers
FINC 853	International Financial Management
FINC 859	Seminar in Finance
HESC 620	International Sports Management and Marketing
MISY 850	Security and Control

Independent Study

Independent Study courses are available to those who wish to pursue specially designed research projects to enhance their MBA objectives. An independent study allows you, with the guidance of a Lerner faculty member, to design a course of study that satisfies your interest in a specific business topic. You must first contact a faculty member and discuss the potential area of interest. Upon approval of the faculty member, complete and submit the MBA Program Independent Study Policy and Request Form to the Graduate and Executive Programs Office located in 103 Lerner Hall.

Course Waivers and Transfers

Up to nine credits of graduate coursework MAY be transferred to the University of Delaware and included as part of the UD MBA. See the Credit Transfer page for more information. In addition, up to 12 credits of MBA coursework may be waived. See the Course Waivers page for more formation.

Note: The text of this page serves as a guide to the MBA Program. In case of question, the formal policies will be used.