Haslam College of Business

The Haslam College of Business is a prominent academic institution within The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a public land-grant research university established in 1794. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, the college's core mission is to serve the citizens and businesses of Tennessee and beyond by fostering learning through the creation, sharing, and application of knowledge. It aims to generate nationally and internationally recognized outcomes that contribute to improving the world.

The college offers a comprehensive range of educational programs, including undergraduate, graduate (Full-Time MBA, Executive MBA, specialized master's, and online master's), and doctoral degrees. Its academic structure comprises seven departments: Accounting & Information Management, Business Analytics & Statistics, Economics, Finance, Management & Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management. Haslam emphasizes experiential learning, professional development, and research, preparing students for diverse careers in the business world.

Under the leadership of Dean Stephen L. Mangum, the Haslam College of Business consistently achieves high rankings. Its graduate Supply Chain Management programs were ranked No. 2 among U.S. public universities and No. 8 overall by U.S. News & World Report in 2026, marking its seventh consecutive year in the top five among publics. Other programs, including Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, and Marketing, also received top rankings. The college's undergraduate programs were ranked No. 17 among U.S. public universities by Poets & Quants in 2026. The college was named in 2014 in honor of alumnus James A. Haslam II following a significant $50 million gift from his family.