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Professor Dr. W Elliott

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Biography

Brooke Elliott is the Dean and Josef Margot Lakonishok Professor of Business in the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She leads the College in developing a compelling strategic vision and continues to build a distinctive brand identity, assessing and expanding Gies Business' portfolio of on-campus and online programs to strengthen its position as an innovative leader among the nation’s business schools. Previously, she served as the Executive Associate Dean for Academic Programs and EY Professor, where she provided strategic oversight of the academic degree and non-degree programs. Brooke was also the Associate Dean for Online Programs, overseeing the development and execution of Gies' online education strategy, and was the Head of the Department of Accountancy. She earned her Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Washington and her BS and MBA from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Recognized as an expert in accounting, her work has been cited in prominent outlets such as Fortune and the Wall Street Journal. Currently, she serves on the board of directors and audit committee of Gordon Food Service.

Research Interests

Investor Use of Accounting Information Investor Sentiment Non-GAAP Earnings Disclosures

Experience

Dean

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Josef Margot Lakonishok Professor Business

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Executive Associate Dean Academic Programs

2022-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Associate Dean Online Programs

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Department Head

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

EY Distinguished Professor Accounting

2016-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Academic Director Undergraduate Affairs

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Assistant Professor

2003-01-01 — 2010-01-01

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General

Prerequisites

Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.