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
The Walker College faculty produce and disseminate extensive research through both academic and professional communities. In the last five years, faculty have published 543 peer reviewed academic journal articles, 160 conference proceedings, and made 533 conference and professional presentations. In total, faculty have produced 1,175 intellectual contributions in the last five years. Approximately 520 intellectual contributions were made in basic or discovery research, 540 in applied or integrative research, and 115 contributions in teaching and learning research.
Research News
Center for Entrepreneurship to help App State researchers build entrepreneurial capacity
Jan 29, 2026
The Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship in the Walker College of Business is partnering with Appalachian State Universit...
In the news: CERPA report indicates strong holiday sales forecast in North Carolina
Dec 3, 2025
A recent news post by local business advocacy group WNC Business noted that 2025 holiday spending in North Carolina will signal growing cons...
Cook, business graduate students shine in 3MT competition
Nov 24, 2025
MBA student Karlee Cook earned second place in Appalachian State University's 2025 Three-Minute Thesis competition for graduate student...
Three Walker College of Business students to compete in App State’s Three-Minute Thesis
Nov 17, 2025
Three Walker College of Business students will participate in Appalachian State University's Three-Minute Thesis competition for graduate student...
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.
