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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,...
Appalachian State RMI Students & Faculty Attend 2016 IIANC InsurExpo

Appalachian State RMI students and faculty attend 2016 IIANC InsurExpo
Mar 3, 2016

Six Appalachian State University Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) majors, plus Brantley Risk & Insurance Center...

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From custom suits to fish farms in Haiti, entrepreneurship exploding at Appalachian
Mar 3, 2016

More than 120 entrepreneurial projects are in the works by Appalachian State University students this school year, continuing a tradition of small...
Team from Appalachian’s Walker College of Business wins regional research challenge

Team from Appalachian’s Walker College of Business wins regional research challenge
Mar 3, 2016

For the fifth year running, a team of students from Appalachian State University’s Walker College of Business has won the regional CFA Institute...

Students, faculty members to make a splash for community on April 25

Students, faculty members to make a splash for community on April 25
Mar 1, 2016

The Walker College of Business aims to develop business students to positively impact the local community. The Walker Fellows,...

The environment is a living laboratory, according to Dr. James Westerman, the Walker College of Business Sustainability Director. Westerman has a deep love for the natural world, and is using his background in business to push for more sustainability initiatives in the Walker College of Business. Westerman has been working in the Management Department of the Walker College of Business for almost ten years, both with undergraduate business and management majors and graduate students in the Industrial-
2016 Pitch Your Idea Competition to be held March 24

2016 Pitch Your Idea Competition to be held March 24
Feb 24, 2016

The Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship (TICFE) will host its annual  Pitch Your Idea Competition...

Walker College of Business participates in ASU Scholars Day

Walker College of Business participates in ASU Scholars Day
Feb 22, 2016

The Walker College of Business hosted approximately 50 guests on Saturday, February 20, 2016 for Appalachian...

Positive Post It Day

Marketing student announces second annual Positive Post It Day at Appalachian
Feb 22, 2016

**UPDATE** Positive Post It Day rescheduled for Monday, February 22.

6 areas hiring managers will consider for sustainability jobs

Deadline for Martha Guy Summer Institute application is February 26
Feb 18, 2016

An incredible summer opportunity awaits current high school juniors on the campus of Appalachian State University.