Michael G. Foster School of Business Academic Departments
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An internationally known and ranked faculty distinguishes the Michael G. Foster School of Business with cutting-edge research and innovative teaching — a winning combination that leads students into the future.


BusinessWeekBusinessWeek ranked the Foster School #2 for marketing and #5 in accounting among all business schools nationwide in the 2010 Best Business Schools MBA Specialty Ranking. Foster also received accolades in communications skills (#6), analytical skills (#8) and most improved (#11).
New Study: Accounting PhD Ranks 2nd
Among all public and private business schools, the UW Foster School Accounting PhD Program ranks 2nd worldwide in research. Read full story.
Autonomy, Passion and Creativity
When workers have autonomy in their job, passion grows—and passion fuels creativity. Read new research by co-author Xiao-Ping Chen, management professor, and Foster PhD student Dong Liu.
Asst. Professor Michael JohnsonFaculty podcasts: Listen to management research interviews conducted by Foster Asst. Professor Michael Johnson and Asst. Professor Morela Hernandez.