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App State’s finance and banking bachelor’s degree program, offered through the Walker College of Business, has earned Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute affiliation, affirming the program’s alignment with the CFA Program curriculum, which prepares students to earn CFA certification — a globally recognized credential in investment management. The distinction boosts students’ access to top job opportunities in finance, as well as internships, scholarships and a global network of investment profess...

CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careers
Sep 25, 2025

CFA affiliation gives App State students a professional advantage for future finance careers

Finance and banking degree program is recognized by Chartered Financial Analyst Institute,...

MBA students tour Boeing site in Charleston, SC during Executive Impact site visit

MBA students tour Boeing site in Charleston, SC during Executive Impact site visit
Apr 18, 2016

Appalachian State University graduate students traveled to North Charleston, SC April 14 to learn about Boeing's human...

Walker Fellows win big at the Student Organization Leadership Awards ceremony

Walker Fellows win big at the Student Organization Leadership Awards ceremony
Apr 15, 2016

The Walker Fellows, the student ambassadorial program for the Walker College of Business,...

Junior Management major Kayla Dean has beat out more than 200,000 other students nationally to win recent MindSumo challenge

Junior Management major Kayla Dean has beat out more than 200,000 other students nationally to win MindSumo challenge
Apr 12, 2016

Junior Human Resources Management Major Kayla Dean has beat out more than 200,000 other students nationally to win MindSumo's...

Professor of Economics David Dickinson travels the globe in the name of better sleep

Professor of Economics David Dickinson travels the globe in the name of better sleep
Apr 11, 2016

Walker College Professor of Economics David Dickinson tavels the globe in the name of better sleep – better sleep research...

2016 Brantley Risk & Insurance Center - Liberty Mutual Golf Invitational charity golf tournament is set for Tuesday, June 7

2016 Brantley Risk & Insurance Center - Liberty Mutual Golf Invitational charity golf tournament is set for Tuesday, June 7
Apr 10, 2016

The 2016 Brantley Risk & Insurance Center - Liberty Mutual Golf Invitational charity golf tournament is set for ...

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Belinda Casher and Tony Fu

Sustainable Student Spotlight: Belinda Casher and Tony Fu
Apr 10, 2016

Appalachian master’s candidates Casher Belinda and Tony Fu recently teamed up to launch the social media...