Rigorous and Collegial
Students forge valuable working relationships that continue throughout their careers.
Developing productive researchers and effective teachers.
In the Lundquist PhD program, students work closely with dedicated faculty members who provide collaborative apprenticeship opportunities and mentoring for years to come. Our PhD graduates go on to rewarding and meaningful careers in academia, both in the United States and abroad.
How to Apply
The PhD program in business at the University of Oregon develops scholars who will take their places at leading colleges and universities throughout the world. Explore tuition and financing and graduate employment opportunities, or learn more about research funding and support.
Concentrations
The doctoral program at the Lundquist College of Business develops scholars who will take their places at leading colleges and universities throughout the world. PhD students concentrate in one of five areas, each of which corresponds to our academic departments.
Over the past ten years, all of our PhD graduates without exception have found employment in academia, ranging from teaching colleges to research-intensive universities, both in the United States and abroad.
- Learn more about career placement through our doctoral program.
- See a list of institutions hiring our PhD graduates
Start Your Journey Here
We are a top business school with a unique mission and vision that draws strength from our links to the Pacific Rim and the distinctive qualities of Oregon culture: innovation, sustainability, active lifestyles, financial stewardship, and respect for individuality and diversity within an increasingly global community. Situated in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, our campuses are immersed in nature and innovation, and surrounded by top industries.
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Meet Woocheol
Associate Professor of Marketing Conor Henderson’s work inspired Woocheol Kim, PhD ’24, to apply to the Lundquist College’s PhD program. Woocheol’s research topic involves investigating social media users’ responses to influencers’ personal self-disclosures on social media. “Never once have I regretted it. I am looking forward to being someone who brings a positive change.”
Explore the PhD student experience at the Lundquist College. Or learn about our rigorous and challenging, yet small and collegial doctoral program by contacting a PhD coordinator.
Pursue your PhD among other productive and collegial researchers.
PhD Faculty
Chris Liu
Associate Professor of Management
“I believe that many managers of scientific labs are superbly trained scientists trying to change the world. And yet, many of them have not received formal training in management.”
Accreditation
The University of Oregon is a member of the exclusive Association of American Universities (AAU). The Lundquist College of Business and the School of Accounting are both accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Partnerships
The Lundquist College of Business is proud to be a participating university in The PhD Project, a network of supporters, sponsors, and universities with a mission to increase workplace diversity by increasing the diversity of business school faculty who encourage, mentor, support, and enhance the preparation of tomorrow’s leaders.