Comments from former students regarding their experiences in the UO Ph.D. program.
"The whole experience was truly transformative. During my program, I had the opportunity to (1) study under an excellent faculty who represented some of the best and boldest thinkers in the field, (2) meet a wide array of distinguished scholars from other institutions who presented their research at Oregon, (3) learn how to teach in several subject areas through teaching assistantships, teaching workshops and classroom experience, and (4) interact and make lasting friendships with a host of very bright students in my doctoral cohort... Long after graduating, I continue to benefit from-and enjoy-my affiliation with the University of Oregon."
"I was drawn to Oregon by the collegial atmosphere, the accessibility of the faculty and the relatively unstructured nature of the program. I was confident that I would be able to explore my interests as they developed and that the faculty would support me in doing so. This proved to be true... Because I was given the independence to manage my research and build academic relationships as a PhD student, I feel well prepared to do these things as a junior faculty member. These skills were recognized and valued at the schools that I targeted in my job search and set me apart from other applicants."
"When I compare my experience as a UO Ph.D. student in Management to my peers that were trained at other top institutions, I notice two key differences: time and access. No other institution has as many elite scholars that give so much of their time to doctoral students...In my first three years I had presented research across the globe, submitted articles for publication at premier journals, and contributed to faculty research as a co-author on several papers and one book...By the time I hit the job market, I had made at least five research presentations at national and international conferences, which gave me the confidence and resulted in multiple job offers."
The University of Oregon is the state's flagship institution and the Lundquist College of Business is a major academic unit. UO is the top university in Oregon, with an enrollment of about 23,000, 18% of which are graduate students. UO has nearly 300 academic programs housed on our 295-acre campus. Academic units include the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture and Allied Arts, College of Education, School of Music and Dance, School of Journalism and Communication, School of Law, and the Lundquist College of Business (LCB). The LCB offers the most popular major on campus, enrolling over 4,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The college is organized around five academic departments and four centers for experiential learning and research. UO also has nationally recognized arts and athletic programs – Go Ducks!
Eugene is a great place to spend several years, as it often appears on lists of the most livable communities in the country. Eugene is Oregon's second largest metropolitan area with an array of housing options and easy commuting. It enjoys the cultural amenities of a larger city, hosting concerts that span the musical spectrum, the world famous Bach Festival, and many other festivals and celebrations. The August 2010 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine also recognized Eugene as "the nation's top Green Scene – Where Capitalism meets Eco-Consciousness." Recreational possibilities abound, ranging from cycling Eugene's extensive network of bicycle paths to hiking picturesque trails to playing local golf courses. Eugene lies within 90 minutes of the Cascade Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and Portland OR.
Financial support is significant. Students typically spend 4-5 years in our program. They are supported by appointments as Graduate Teaching Fellows (GTFs), carrying a stipend with the potential for additional funding for summers and travel. Students also receive a comprehensive health insurance package and a full waiver of tuition and fees.
Applications are due January 15. Successful applicants typically have GMAT scores that average 680. We can also accept GRE scores. We typically make offers to 2 to 4 candidates, usually by early April. Students are admitted in Fall term of the academic year.
Want to know more? Other information on the program is available on the LCB website: http://lcb.uoregon.edu/ Follow the links to "Prospective Students - Graduate" and "PhD Program". You might also want to scan the "faculty profiles" for the Management Department and the web pages for the Lundquist Entrepreneurship Center and the Center for Sustainable Business Practices. For additional questions, contact Anne Parmigiani at annepa@uoregon.edu or 541-346-3497.