School and Ranking Information
Although several schools in the Knoxville area offer business programs, only one of these is a 4-year public school. Based on rankings, school type and student services, the following school is regarded as one of the top schools in the area for studying business:
- Winner: The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is a nationally ranked institution that is the sole 4-year public school in the area with business degree programs. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration.
School Info Chart
| Category | The University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
|---|---|
| 2020 Rankings* | Tied at #115 for National Universities |
| Location | Knoxville, TN |
| School Type | 4-year, public |
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2021-2022)** | $13,244 (in-state), $31,664 (out-of-state) |
| Business Administration Degrees Offered | Bachelor's, Master's |
| Business Administration Degrees Awarded (all levels) in 2020-2021** | 293 |
| Most Popular Business Administration Degree Level in 2020-2021** | Master's (205 awarded) |
| Undergraduate Graduation Rate (in 150% of normal degree time) for 2015 Entering Class** | 72% |
| Noteworthy* | University of Tennessee's graduate program in business has been tied for a #53 ranking nationally (2023) |
Sources: *U.S. News & World Report, **NCES College Navigator
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- The business college is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- As of 2014, the Haslam College of Business has been in operation for a century
- The University of Tennessee's business college has more than 120 faculty members who are full-time
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, had a fall 2021 enrollment of more than 31,700 students. Students can choose between over 300 different programs from its total of 11 colleges. The Haslam College of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an MBA.
Some of the core coursework for the bachelor's program includes business law, strategy and information management. Students can pick a major from 9 options, with some possibilities being accounting, finance and marketing. The university's full-time MBA program is intended to have a duration of 17 months. Some required coursework includes innovation, economics and business skills. The full-time MBA also includes an internship as part of the requirements. The professional MBA is designed to accommodate the schedules of those working full-time, offering classes on campus on weekends in addition to online delivery.
