
ALT Promotional alumni spotlight graphic for the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA program. The image features a professional headshot of Sean Vanden Heuvel, a smiling man in a dark suit, white shirt, and striped tie, against a light gray background. Text identifies him as “Sean Vanden Heuvel – ADMBA ’23” and “Vice President of Contracts and Supply Chain, Aurex Defense.” The Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA logo appears in the upper left corner, and the graphic is labeled “Alumni Spotlight.”

ALT Promotional graphic for the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA program. The image features the headline “AD more to your MBA experience” and promotes an “Ask Me Anything” session. A laptop displays a virtual video meeting with several participants, emphasizing networking and peer-to-peer engagement. Overlay text reads, “It starts with a conversation.” A badge at the bottom highlights the program’s 25-year anniversary, and the Aerospace & Defense MBA branding appears throughout the graphic.

ALT Graphic titled “ADMBA Leaders: Create AI-Literate Decision Makers” discussing how Aerospace & Defense MBA graduates learn to identify where AI creates business value, prioritize AI investments, evaluate risk and return on investment, and integrate AI into existing operations. The graphic emphasizes bridging the AI talent gap and includes the Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA logo.

ALT Graphic titled “ADMBA Leaders: Translate Technical Capability into Business Outcomes” highlighting skills such as connecting AI projects to strategic objectives, building business cases for investment, aligning stakeholders, securing executive buy-in, and measuring outcomes beyond technical performance. The graphic explains that organizations need leaders who can move AI from pilot projects into enterprise capabilities and includes the Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA logo.

ALT Graphic titled “ADMBA Leaders: Strengthen Change Management Skills” outlining organizational leadership capabilities needed for AI adoption, including workforce adoption, process redesign, cross-functional collaboration, and cultural change. The graphic notes that the Aerospace & Defense MBA prepares leaders to drive change in highly regulated and risk-sensitive environments and includes the Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA logo.

ALT Graphic titled “ADMBA Leaders: Develop Future AI Governance Leaders” highlighting topics including ethics, security, compliance, procurement, workforce implications, and responsible deployment of artificial intelligence. The graphic explains that the Aerospace & Defense MBA develops leaders who can make informed decisions where technology, policy, and mission outcomes intersect, and includes the Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA logo.

ALT Promotional graphic featuring a participant testimonial that reads, “Very helpful in understanding how and why we do things. Coming out of this I feel I will ACTUALLY be more efficient in my personal workflow.” The quote is attributed to a 2026 Lean Applied to Business Processes (LABP) participant. The graphic includes a nighttime industrial facility with illuminated refinery structures and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville logo.

ALT Graphic titled “Built for Connection” summarizes the Aerospace & Defense MBA ecosystem as “a core ecosystem, designed to help organizations move faster, work smarter, and deliver with purpose.” Supporting themes include “Anchored in real-world demands,” “Industry builders and partners,” and “Connective tissue that accelerates.” The Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA logo appears at the bottom.

ALT Graphic titled “Built for Connection” describing how the Aerospace & Defense MBA connects learners and partners with organizations that shape demand, funding, and readiness across aerospace and defense. A photo shows professionals gathered around an interactive display during an industry visit. Highlighted text reads “Anchored in real-world demands.” The Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA logo appears at the bottom.

ALT Graphic titled “Built for Connection” explaining that the Aerospace & Defense MBA ecosystem brings together prime contractors, system integrators, OEMs, manufacturers, small businesses, economic developers, nonprofits, and research institutions. A photo shows participants touring an industrial facility beneath a large American flag. Highlighted text reads “Industry builders and partners.” The Haslam College of Business Aerospace &Defense MBA logo appears at the bottom.

ALT Graphic titled “Built for Connection” describing how the Haslam ecosystem connects government, industry, and academia by creating shared language and understanding across sectors. A photo shows professionals gathered around aerospace engines during a facility tour and discussion. Highlighted text reads “Connective tissue that accelerates.” The Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA logo appears at the bottom.

ALT Collage promoting the Aerospace & Defense MBA program, featuring professionals participating in virtual collaboration, military and technology work, business meetings, a group visit to SpaceX facilities, and a classroom discussion; includes the phrase “AD more to your MBA experience” and the Aerospace & Defense MBA logo from the University of Tennessee.

ALT Graphic promoting Aerospace & Defense professional development programs from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, highlighting a Financial Times 2024 ranking of #2 in custom executive education among public U.S. business schools; text notes tailored solutions with flexible dates, onsite or virtual options, and programs customized to organizational needs.

ALT Promotional graphic for Lean Enterprise and Business Process Transformation training, featuring a participant standing in front of Delta TechOps signage; testimonial text describes the training as highly useful and understandable, with emphasis on extending lean principles beyond the shop floor.

ALT Classroom training session with an instructor speaking to professionals seated in a business education setting; overlay text highlights “Project, Program, & Supply Chain Mastery” and “Data, Analytics, & Visual Operations,” focused on delivering complex aerospace and defense work and turning insight into action.

ALT Graphic titled “Tips for Success: Retention + Talent Strategy,” explaining that employers who invest in employee development, such as an Aerospace & Defense MBA (ADMBA), view it as a cost-avoidance and retention strategy; additional text notes that replacing a mid-level employee can cost 50–200% of their salary and that an ADMBA helps retain and develop employees for higher-impact roles. Includes communication-themed illustration and the Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA logo.

ALT Collage of diverse Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA students and alumni, featuring multiple headshots arranged in a grid with orange University of Tennessee “T” graphics; one individual holds a sign promoting volunteering, with the Haslam College of Business logo displayed at the bottom.

ALT Promotional graphic for the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA “Ask Me Anything” session, featuring graduates in caps and gowns celebrating on campus; text highlights a low-residency, full-time program with 80% in-person and 20% distance learning, 11- and 16-month options, and notes that initial application reviews begin May 1, 2026.

ALT Graphic titled “Tips for Success” encouraging preparation for an education request, with a callout reading “Make It Easy to Say Yes!” Bullet points include program cost and timeline, estimated return on investment, time commitment and how work will be maintained, and a retention commitment; additional section notes reduced administrative burden, comparing ad hoc education requests (10–20 hours to process) to a formal program (2–5 hours per employee). Includes the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA logo.

ALT Graphic titled “Tips for Success: Anchor Your Request to Business Impact,” listing key points including cost savings through process improvement and supply chain efficiency, revenue growth through new markets and business development strategy, mission readiness for defense or government roles, and addressing leadership pipeline gaps; includes an illustration with the text “Learning for better decision-making—becoming a catalyst in my organization,” and the University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business Aerospace & Defense MBA logo.










