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Pre-Collegiate Programs

Business Education for Talented Students (BETS)

The BETS program introduces high school students to the world of business.

Business Education for Talented Students (BETS) is a ten-day summer program designed to introduce talented rising high school seniors to the field of business and business-related careers. Throughout the program, students will attend workshops in accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, supply chain management, business analytics, and professional development, all led by university faculty and staff. Students will also engage in team-building activities, participate in college readiness workshops, and learn from industry leaders. These experiences culminate in a challenging team project, which students will present to Haslam College of Business faculty and staff at the end of the program. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Exploration of Business Majors: Students will learn about various undergraduate business majors, including accounting, economics, human resource management, management, marketing, public administration, supply chain management, business analytics, and finance. 
  • Marketplace Simulation Game: Students will apply business concepts through a marketplace simulation, preparing and presenting a challenging team project. 
  • College Readiness: Students will participate in ACT prep, explore college classes and campus life, and learn how to navigate the college application process. 
  • Career Exploration: Students will engage in career exploration activities to discover opportunities in both public and private sectors. 
  • Networking with Professionals: Students will interact with professionals from business and government, gaining valuable insights into various industries. 
  • Professionalism & Business Etiquette: Students will develop an understanding of professionalism, business etiquette, and networking skills.
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Corporate Partner Testimonial

Regions Bank

“Regions Bank has been a proud sponsor of BETS since 2019. That was my first exposure to the program, and when I saw the excitement, brilliance and talent of these rising high school seniors, I knew we had to be involved because it hits every point of Regions’ commitment to the community. Every year we continue to be impressed by the eagerness and potential of these students, and we love the collaboration with the UT Haslam College of Business. You never know what lives you are changing when you’re involved in a program like this.

–Rob Stivers, Knoxville Market Executive for Regions Bank

We are excited to offer the BETS Program for the summer of 2025

Program Dates: June 4-13, 2025

The application opens on December 16, 2024.
The last date to apply for the program is March 31, 2025.

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Application

The last date to apply for the program is March 31, 2025.
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