OACC Programs
Summer Business Programs
Haslam’s OACC offers four pre-collegiate programs for talented high school students. These immersive summer programs give rising high school juniors and seniors the chance to learn more about certain aspects of the business world and prepare for the college experience.
BETS Program
For Rising High School Seniors
The Business Education for Talented Students (BETS) program introduces rising high school seniors to all aspects of the business world. Students attend informative and exciting workshops taught by university faculty and staff, as well as team building sessions, college readiness workshops and sessions with industry leaders. These activities and the lessons learned through them help program participants complete a challenging team project and make an executive presentation to Haslam faculty and staff at the end of the program.
NOTE: All students selected for the program must commit to attending the full 10 days and residing on campus in dormitory housing throughout the program.
AIM Academy
For Rising High School Juniors
The Accounting and Information Management (AIM) Academy introduces rising high school juniors to the fields of accounting and information management. Students attend workshops in accounting, finance, entrepreneurship and professional development taught by university faculty and staff. They also participate in team building sessions, college readiness workshops and sessions with industry leaders.
NOTE: All students selected for the program must commit to attending the full six days and residing on campus in dormitory housing throughout the program.
WEB Institute
For Rising High School Juniors
The Women Empowered through Business (WEB) Institute introduces rising high school juniors to careers in the fields of business and technology. Students attend workshops that introduce them to women leaders in the fields of technology and business, coding, computer technology, entrepreneurship, personal branding, supply chain management, business analytics and professional development taught by university faculty and staff. They also participate in team building sessions, college readiness workshops and sessions with industry leaders.
WEB Institute is a summer program designed specifically for talented high school students interested in technology and business.
NOTE: All students selected for the program must commit to attending the full six days and residing on campus in dormitory housing throughout the program.
SCM Summer Camp
For Rising High School Junior and Seniors
The Supply Chain Management (SCM) Summer Camp introduces rising high school juniors and seniors to the field of Supply Chain Management.
Students attend SCM sessions taught by college faculty. They also participate in interactive simulations, engage in college readiness workshops and learn from SCM professionals through local site visits to leading corporations.
NOTE: All students selected for the program must commit to attending the full six days and residing on campus in dormitory housing throughout the program.
OACC Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of activities do the programs include?
Program activities include classes, executive presentations, local company visits, professional networking events, interaction with Haslam students, ACT Prep and presentations from various campus professionals (Undergraduate Admissions, Office of Undergraduate Programs and other campus partners).
Who teaches the program lessons?
Haslam faculty members and business industry leaders teach various program lessons.
Where do the program students stay?
Students are required to stay in a residence hall at UT to help them become familiar with the on-campus living environment.
When does the application open and close?
The application opens on December 15, 2025. The application deadline is March 31, 2026. Applicants will be notified of acceptance after the deadline.
Who supervises the program students?
Haslam administrators, faculty, staff and program peer counselors supervise student participants.
How do the prospective participants apply?
Students must apply via the application section on their desired program page or by contact us directly at OACCHelp@utk.edu
What are the application requirements?
Depending on the specific program, Haslam Summer Business Programs are open to rising high school juniors and seniors who excel academically and complete submission requirements.
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, show exceptional leadership potential and have an interest in studying business.
Students must complete an application, provide a copy of a high school transcript and show involvement in school- and/or community-affiliated activities.
THANK YOU
for your support
Your support allows us to:
- Offer 1-year ACT Prep membership for student participants
- Provide free transportation and lodging
- Enhance educational experience and leadership development activities
- Offer programing activities at no cost
Scott Steffens
Retired Grant Thornton, LLP, Not-For-Profit Grant Leader and Deloitte Audit Partner
The Office of Access and Community Connections and the Haslam College of Business thank you for your support of the Accounting and Information Management Academy.
RSM Foundation
The Office of Access and Community Connections and the Haslam College of Business thank you for your continued support through contributing to awards grant funds received by the college.
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Benefits, membership, attendance, and all events associated with programming for faculty, staff, community groups, and high school and prospective students are open to all members of the aforementioned communities. All audiences receive equal consideration by the college and the university.