Charles H. Lundquist College of Business


The Charles H. Lundquist College of Business is the University of Oregon's business school. Founded in 1914, the Lundquist College offers undergraduate degree programs in business administration and accounting, as well as MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Science in Sports Product Management, Master of Accounting, Master of Science in Finance, and PhD graduate programs. These degree programs are supported by four finance, management, marketing, and operations and business analytics, and one school of accounting.

About

The Lundquist College of Business draws strength from its links to the Pacific Rim and the distinctive qualities of Oregon culture: innovation, sustainability, active lifestyles, and financial stewardship.
The college is accredited through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Roughly 5% of the world's business schools have this accreditation. Additionally, the accounting program is also accredited though AACSB.
The college is housed in the Lillis Business Complex. The college's current dean is Professor Sarah Nutter. Nutter joined the Lundquist College as dean on January 17, 2017.
According to the 2016 US News and World Report rankings of MBA programs, the college is ranked 79th nationally. In 2015, the Princeton Review named the Oregon MBA program first in the United States in the Green MBA category.
The college is home to four centers of excellence that advance an "experiential learning" approach to business education. The Warsaw Sports Marketing Center was the first program of its kind housed within a U.S. college of business. Founded in 1993, the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center provides a platform for both research and education focused on the $500 billion sports business industry. The most recent Sports Business International global rankings of sports master's programs published on June 15, 2015 placed the Oregon MBA's sports business track among the top three programs in the world in the categories of Graduate's Choice as well as Student Satisfaction.
Each year, the college's Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship presents the New Venture Championship, an investment competition for graduate students that draws competitors from all over the world.
The Department of Accounting offers a one-year Masters of Accounting program allowing accounting students to earn enough credits for CPA eligibility in the State of Oregon. In addition, the Beta Alpha Psi Chapter is the second oldest in the nation.

Portland campus

The Lundquist College of Business operates its Oregon Executive MBA program in Portland, Oregon. The program for working professionals, located at the Oregon Business Institute in downtown Portland was formerly a partnership of Oregon State University, Portland State University, and the University of Oregon and is now solely a program of the Lundquist_College_of_Business. In the 2016, the Oregon Executive MBA Program and the newly created Master of Science in Sports Management program relocated to a new building across the street from the White Stag Block, where the rest of UO's Portland programs are based.

Programs

Undergraduate

The undergraduate program offers BA/BS degrees in business administration and accounting. Students may also earn a minor in business administration.
According to USNews, the undergraduate program is ranked 44th out of 503 programs nationwide in 2018. Among public universities it is ranked 26th.

Oregon MBA

The incoming class of 2021 had an average GMAT score of 588.

Oregon Executive MBA

Founded in 1986, the Oregon Executive MBA is a twenty-month program tailored for individuals who already have several years of work and management experience. Classes meet on alternating Fridays and Saturdays with short breaks in December and March, and summers off. Tuition as of 2013 is $71,500 for two years. The Oregon Executive MBA follows a cohort model, promoting camaraderie and the development of a professional network, and with students progressing through the program together. The curriculum includes an international study trip during the first year to developing countries such as Brazil, China, Argentina, Peru, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. The second year culminates in the Capstone Business Project, where students work with the guidance of advisers to create a business plan or consulting project.

Sports Product Management

There are two methods of obtaining the Sports Product Management Master's degree. The full-time Master's is in person and takes 18 months. It consists of 5 terms and 65 credit hours, beginning in fall term. It takes place in Portland. The second method is online. The duration is 24 months, and consists of 8 terms with 65 credit hours. It is designed for working professionals and it begins in the spring term.

Master of Accounting

The MAcc curriculum is designed to be completed in one academic year. It consists of twelve three- or four-credit courses and two one-credit seminars. Five core accounting classes, two accounting electives, five general business or other graduate electives, and two one-credit seminars in Developing the Business Professional are required.

MS in Finance

Students complete the Master's in Science of Finance program in 12 months beginning in the summer term. The curriculum emphasizes valuation and asset management and consists of six core courses plus electives, totaling a minimum of 45 credits. The required courses have no pre-requisites for MSF students.

PhD

Organization and research

The college is organized into 6 departments and one school.

School of Accounting

The School of Accounting was established in 2017. The accounting program was formerly a department.

Departments

According to rankings compiled by the University of Texas at Dallas, LCB ranks 59th in North America in contributions to research.
According to rankings compiled by Brigham Young University, LCB ranks 1st in tax research.

Relationship with the sports industry

The college has a longstanding relationship with the sports industry, more specifically sports marketing. The college's Warsaw Sports Marketing Center is recognized as a leading authority in sports marketing. The center is a multi-disciplinary research hub. It also provides experiential learning opportunities for UO students. The Sports Product Management program, based in Portland, is one of the first of its kind.

Notable alumni

Below is a list of notable Lundquist College of Business alumni with significant ties to the business world. See the linked article above for a more extensive list of alumni.