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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 University students at National Collegiate Sales Competition

Students participate in National Collegiate Sales Competition
Apr 13, 2015

Two Walker College of Business students represented Appalachian at the 17th National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC), April 7-10, 2015 at...

Plemmons Leadership medallion

Four to receive Plemmons Leadership Medallion
Apr 10, 2015

Four have been named 2015 recipients of the W.H. Plemmons Leadership Medallion...

Daniel Connelly

Former CEO of Citibank Kenya Daniel Connelly to speak April 1
Apr 1, 2015

Former CEO of Citibank Kenya Daniel Connelly will speak Wednesday, April 1 to students on the campus of Appalachian State University at...

brown bag lunch

Walker College offers "brown bag" series on sustainable business
Mar 27, 2015

Faculty and staff in the Walker College of Business recently completed a series of meetings on topics relating to sustainable business at...

Appalachian and Fudan Holland Fellows students at Krispy Kreme headquarters

Appalachian Holland Fellows and Chinese partners visit Krispy Kreme Headquarters
Mar 26, 2015

Twelve Appalachian students and their twelve Fudanese partners visited Krispy Kreme's Headquarters in Winston-Salem, NC, March 25.