Dr. Jacob Ott

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jacob Ott is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting at Purdue University, where he began in the summer of 2024. He earned his Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Minnesota in 2021. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics. Jacob's research primarily focuses on the impact of external forces, such as regulators, on the reporting choices and behaviors of firms. His work aims to understand the complexities of accounting practices within regulatory frameworks and has been published in esteemed journals, including the Review of Accounting Studies.

Research Interests

Accounting Regulators and Reporting Choices Firm Behavior

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.