Appalachian Research in Business Symposium
The Walker College of Business will host the 2026 ARBS on App State's Boone Campus on April 16-17.
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Highlights from the work and achievements of students and faculty affiliated with the Advanced Studies in Business Office, including those enrolled in App State's Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics (MSADA), and Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (IOHRM) degree programs.
Business Research at Appalachian
Faculty in App State's Walker College produce and disseminate extensive research through both academic and professional communities. From 2021-25, faculty published 458 peer-reviewed academic journal articles, 63 conference proceedings, and made 475 conference and professional presentations. In total, faculty have produced 1,078 intellectual contributions in the last five years. Approximately 502 intellectual contributions were made in basic or discovery research, 453 in applied or integrative research, and 123 contributions in teaching and learning research. The college encourages research collaboration across departments, campus and other institutions, and promotes student involvement in faculty-led research.
Research News
MBA student examines chemical accidents and newborn and maternal health
Mar 23, 2026
Mountaineer Discovery: This story is part of a series highlighting student research, creativity and innovation at App State. Join the Office of Studen...
Appalachian Research in Business Symposium strengthens regional collaboration
Mar 17, 2026
The Appalachian Research in Business Symposium (ARBS) will be held on April 17 on Appalachian State University's Boone campus, with a reception ...
First-ever Strategic Business Case Competition offers prize money for refining your skills
Feb 22, 2026
Through a Dean’s Club-sponsored Strategic Business Case Competition in the Walker College of Business, students at Appalachian State University...
Barnes student research program is accepting grant applications
Feb 20, 2026
The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University is accepting applications to its Barnes Student Research Grant Program.The Barnes grant...
Research Support
Appalachian's Office of Research and Innovation
Appalachian's Office of Research and Innovation offers support for the research, creative, and scholarly endeavors of Appalachian faculty, staff, and students and collaborates with Special Funds Accounting on the fiscal management of awarded projects.
UNC Research Opportunities Initiative
The UNC Research Opportunities Initiative provides targeted funding for innovative and potentially game-changing research projects. These projects have the potential to promote economic development and position North Carolina as a leader in strategically important research areas. The ROI represents North Carolina’s first financial investment in the UNC system’s five-year strategic plan.
Walker College Office of Graduate Programs & Research
The Walker College of Business Office of Graduate Programs & Research provides additional support to business faculty. The office administers Dean's Club research grants to tenured and tenure track faculty for research expenses. Learn more or email cobresearch@appstate.edu.
