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.
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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
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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 and Finance Department Head, 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
Matthew Murray
Ball Corporation Professor in Business, Baker Center Director, and Associate Director and Professor
Walter Puckett
Paul & Beverly Castagna Professor in Investments, Charles & Dorothy Duggan Faculty Research Fellow
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Spotlights
Our Economics 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 economics 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
Celebrating Excellence: UT Haslam Honors Staff, Faculty and Students
The annual Haslam Awards honors faculty, staff and doctoral students from across the college.
Pioneering Haslam Alumna Receives Milestone Honor from Longtime Employer
UT Haslam Graduating Senior Thrives Through Volunteerism, Entrepreneurialism
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Get In Touch!
Have questions or need assistance? The economics 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.