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    Accounting, PhD

    Program Description

    The Lundquist College of Business Doctoral Program in Accounting prepares students for careers as accounting faculty at a college or university that values scholarly research. The primary focus in this program is to train students to use economic reasoning to produce research of sufficient quality to warrant publication in a top academic journal. Students work closely with faculty throughout the program—which is designed to encourage joint research among faculty and students and maintain a learning environment that is supportive of each student.

    Faculty expertise focuses on federal income taxation, disclosure of financial information, and use of accounting information in corporate governance. The program requires four to five years of work while in residence on the Eugene campus. During this time period, students are required to complete two years of coursework, write and present two summer papers, pass a written comprehensive exam, and successfully defend a dissertation.

    Application at a Glance

    Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:


    Program-Specific Application Requirements:
    GMAT or GRE (UO Institution Code: 4846) or Test Optional Statement
    International Applicants: Minimum TOEFL 96 or IELTS of 7.5
    Interview
    Three Letters of Recommendation
    Resume
    Statement of Purpose
    Writing Sample

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    Charles H. Lundquist College of Business
    Campus: Eugene
    Fall 2024
    Priority Deadline -  January 05, 2024
    Final Deadline - January 19, 2024 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.