Haslam College of Business
Finance
Undergraduate Programs
Through the finance major, students will gain an understanding of the principles of financial management, including investment and portfolio management, financial markets and institutions, and financial theory and practice.
Student Support
The Department of Finance supports its students financially and through initiatives to help them accomplish their career goals.
Doctoral Programs
Our faculty are dedicated to offering excellent training for Ph.D. students, and as such, students take advanced coursework, conduct research with faculty and other students, teach classes and complete a dissertation.
FinTech @ Rocky Top: Vibe Coding Challenge, Fall 2026
FinTech @ Rocky Top invites University of Tennessee undergraduates to build something real: a working finance tool of their own design, created with AI-assisted coding and guided by faculty, startup coaches and industry mentors. No computer science background required.
- In September, students pitch their original idea.
- They then have the Fall 2026 semester to build it, working in a mentor-supported environment.
- In November, the strongest teams will have the opportunity to demonstrate their working products.
- A handful of finalists will be invited to advance their products into spring, with the chance to win up to $5,000.
Dates:
- Registration closes: September 11
- Entry due: September 25
- Semi-finalists announced: October 9
- Build sprint: October 16 through November 13
- Demo week: November 16–20
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About Department
Our Mission Statement:
- Identify and answer important financial questions that impact the business community.
- Provide innovative leadership in financial education, research, and practice.
- Create a learning environment where students and faculty acquire and disseminate knowledge and grow professionally.
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The Masters Investment Learning Center
The Masters Investment Learning Center delivers experiential learning through real-world investing.
Visible at the heart of the Haslam building, its highlights include student-managed funds, Bloomberg terminals, investment challenges and software training opportunities.
Stats & Rankings
These are just a few of our rankings. To view all of our rankings, visit the page linked in the button below.
40
Students
with Funds for Career-Development Travel
$3M
Combined Value of Student-managed Funds
4
Student-managed Investment Funds
5
Finance Organizations for Students
20
Bloomberg Terminals Available to Students
Tracie Woidtke on Shareholder Activism
Tracie Woidtke, professor, is researching topics including exempt proxy solicitations. She is looking into the effects of communication among shareholders and increased activism with the goal of determining whether low-cost mechanisms can influence a company to act in shareholders’ best interests.
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Featured Faculty
Tracie Woidtke
David E. Sharp-Home Federal Bank of Tennessee Professor in Banking and Finance
David Maslar
Academic Director – Full-Time MBA program, Teaching Associate Professor
Andy Puckett
Paul & Beverly Castagna Professor in Investments, Charles P. & Dorothy N. Duggan Faculty Fellow, Department Head
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Spotlights
Our Finance Spotlights feature the groundbreaking work and achievements of our students, faculty, and alumni. From innovative research to impactful community projects, these stories highlight how Haslam College of Business is shaping the future of finance and driving positive change locally and globally.
Scott Roark
When Scott Roark joined the Department of Finance at the Haslam College of Business in fall of 2020, he brought more than 20 years of real estate and academic experience.
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Recent News
UT’s Haslam College of Business Sets Record for Total Undergraduate Enrollment
The college achieved an all-time high in overall undergraduate enrollment while tying its highest first-year student retention rate.
UT Haslam College of Business Welcomes 22 New Faculty Members
UT’s Entrepreneurship Center Announces 2026 Summer Studio Cohort
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Get In Touch!
Have questions or need assistance? The finance team is here to help. Whether you’re a prospective student, current student, or alumni, reach out to us, and we’ll respond as quickly as possible.