THEC Backs New UT Degree, Workforce-Focused Funding as Hargett Becomes Chairman

Tennessee higher education leaders approved a new University of Tennessee, Knoxville degree Thursday while recommending more state funding tied to student success and workforce needs.

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) approved a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Information Systems for Business Innovation at UT. The program is expected to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year and will prepare students to use information systems, data, and emerging technology to solve business problems and improve how organizations operate…

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