Dr. Rui Silva

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rui Silva is an Assistant Professor at the Foster School of Business, with a focus on financial accounting. He has a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, which he is expected to complete in 2024. Prior to this, he earned his Master of Accountancy (MAcc) from Ohio State University in 2017, and his Bachelor of Science (BS) from Eastern Illinois University in 2016. His research interests include securities regulation, firm valuation, and the corporate bond market. He has contributed to various working papers, notably on topics such as the conflicts in regulatory oversight and the intricacies of cash flow prediction in financial markets. In recognition of his academic excellence, Rui was awarded the Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellowship in 2023, emphasizing his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.

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Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellowship

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.