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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,...
Three to present at App State's Research and Creative Activity event February 5
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Free tax help for App State students now open
Feb 4, 2025

The Department of Accounting operates a Free Tax Help Lab for Appalachian State University...

Climate and weather events with at least $1 Billion in damages

In the news: The perfect storm in home insurance
Jan 29, 2025

An article by Dr.

Steven Vogel, a second-year graduate student in the Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management program, presents at App State's 3MT competition January 24, 2025

Business student researchers find success at App State's 3MT competition
Jan 28, 2025

Two Walker College of Business students were among the...

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Students: Drop into Tuesday's 12pm info session for pizza and study abroad inspo
Jan 26, 2025

"With snow on the ground, summer can feel far away, but now's the time to plan a summer business study abroad," said Meredith Pipes, the Walker...

App State’s online bachelor’s programs and graduate programs in business, education and nursing — offered through App State Online — are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which recognized the university in its “2025 Best Online Programs” rankings. Mountaineer students Caroline Flanigan, a junior sustainable technology and business double major from Holly Springs, left, and Sean Glasgow, a sophomore music industry studies major from Cary, are pictured working on their laptops

App State Online degree programs earn high rankings from US News & World Report
Jan 26, 2025

The 2025 US News rankings recognized App State business, education and nursing programs
Students in App State’s Walker College of Business attend class in Peacock Hall.

Fortune ranks App State 7th in nation for 2025 ‘Best Master’s in Data Science’
Jan 26, 2025

University’s applied data analytics program also recognized among the most affordable in the nation

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Walker College welcomes new faculty, staff for Spring 2025 Term
Jan 17, 2025

The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University welcomes 16 new faculty and staff members to start the Spring 2025 term. 

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Service Milestones in the Walker College of Business

Walker College celebrates faculty, staff members with milestone service
Jan 16, 2025

In 2024, 29 faculty and staff members in the Walker College of Business reached a North Carolina state service milestone.

David Marlett

In the News: Home Losses From the LA Fires Hasten ‘An Uninsurable Future’
Jan 15, 2025

Experts, including Dr. David Marlett, professor in the Department of Finance, Banking, and Insurance at Appalachian State University, weigh in on...