About the Gary W. Rollins College of Business

UTC’s Gary W. Rollins College of Business provides the right education to properly prepare you for success as a professional or entrepreneur.
Whether the focus is on managerial, professional, or entrepreneurial opportunities, all graduates receive a thorough foundation in critical aspects of business with a more in-depth understanding of your area of concentration.
We offer undergraduate degree programs in accounting, analytics, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, management, and marketing. At the graduate level, the Master of Business Administration , Master of Accountancy, and Master of Science in Data Analytics and Master of Science in Management programs meet the needs of students in search of professional advancement.
Mission
The mission of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business is to provide innovative educational programs that develop academically prepared and business-world ready professionals for a competitive business environment.
As part of this mission, we:
- Provide innovative business education and related experiences that promote experiential learning, professional development, and career planning to a diverse student body.
- Engage in research emphasizing basic and applied scholarship that contributes to the theory and practice of business.
- Collaborate with local and regional stakeholders to build and maintain value-added partnerships that address business and societal needs.
To fulfill this mission, we:
- Provide AACSB-accredited educational programs that prepare full-time and part-time students, primarily from Tennessee and surrounding states, for professional and entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Offer undergraduate and applied master’s-level degree programs in a variety of business disciplines, as well as executive and professional education.
Vision
The vision of the Gary W. Rollins College of Business is to be a national model of excellence in business education that transforms lives and makes a positive impact on society through teaching, research, and service.
Values
The Gary W. Rollins College of Business values:
- Student success and engagement
- Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation
- Integrity and ethics
- Diversity and inclusion
- Community and stakeholder engagement
Strategic Goals and Objectives
The Strategic Planning Committee and the Executive Committee review and update the Strategic Goals and Objectives annually.
- Goal 1: Engage, challenge, and support students to be "academically prepared and business-world ready"
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Objective 1.1 Attract and retain a diverse, engaged student body.
Objective 1.2 Deliver a relevant, applied curriculum.
Objective 1.3 Continually review and improve our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Objective 1.4 Continually assess and improve the learning environment and delivery.
Objective 1.5 Support experiential learning and innovative curriculum design and delivery.
Objective 1.6 Provide learning opportunities related to diverse cultures and international business practices.
Objective 1.7 Emphasize professional and ethical conduct.
Objective 1.8 Provide exemplary student support services.
- Goal 2: Engage in research and scholarship leading to intellectual contributions that address issues of business and society
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Objective 2.1 Provide resources that facilitate quality research and scholarship.
Objective 2.2 Support faculty development and professional activities.
- Goal 3: Engage in value-added partnerships with the community and other stakeholders
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Objective 3.1 Develop, expand, and maintain relationships with outside constituents (e.g., alumni, businesses, nonprofits, governments, and professional organizations).
Objective 3.2 Cultivate relationships with advisory boards to promote, advise, and support the College.
Objective 3.3 Provide executive and professional education programs.
- Goal 4: Attract and manage resources to accomplish the College's mission
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Objective 4.1 Attract, recognize, and retain a diverse, high-quality faculty and staff.
Objective 4.2 Increase and broaden financial support for the College.