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University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Haslam College of Business

Knoxville, TN

University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Haslam College of Business

The doctoral programs at Haslam College of Business develop the next generateion of business scholars and thought leaders. In its rigorous four- and five-year programs, students sharpen their analytical skills to produce groundbreaking research and enhance their teaching techniques. Haslam is excited to have faculty representatives and PhD Program Directors ready to meet with you and discuss your transition into one of its programs. 


Below you'll find a list of Haslam's PhD program representatives, the times they are available to meet with you, and how to schedule appointments with them for the week of 10/21-24. 


Visit our website and contact Christine Vossler, Doctoral Programs Coordinator (vossler@utk.edu) for further questions related to our PhD program and its structure. 


  • Accounting Information Management - Dr. James Chyz, Managing PhD Director, 10/21-24, 9am-2pm ET: Email jchyz@utk.edu directly to schedule an appointment time. 

  • Accounting Information Management - Nico Arguello, 4th Year Doctoral Student - PhD Project Alumnus - 10/21-24, 9am-2pm ET: Email jarguell@vols.utk.edu directly to schedule an appointment time. 

  • Economics - Dr. Georg Schaur, Managing PhD Director - gschaur@utk.edu - 10/21, 22, and 24: 8:30-10am 10/23, 3-5pm: Email gschaur@utk.edu to schedule an appointment time. 

  • Finance - Dr. Matthew Serfling, Managing PhD Director, Finance, Availability: October 21 - 24 between the hours of 11:00am - 1:00pm.  Please email directly to schedule a zoom meeting at mserflin@utk.edu

  • Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Organizations - Dr. David Williams, Managing PhD Director - Email dww@utk.edu to schedule an appointment. 

  • Business Analytics and Statistics - Jaachinma Okafor, 2nd year Doctoral Student - Business Analytics and Statistics - jokafor@vols.utk.edu, 10/24, 10am-12pm: Open office hours via Zoom; no appointment necessary.

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