The Business Career Symposium is a special conference for Walker College juniors, seniors and MBAs to connect with potential employers and discuss internship programs. More ...
Welcome to the Walker College of Business
The mission of the John A. Walker College of Business is to offer high quality educational experiences preparing our students for life-long learning and leadership responsibilities in a dynamic, global environment. The college has an enrollment of more than 2,200 undergraduate and 50 graduate students and was included in Princeton Review's 2008 edition of Best Business Schools. Walker College was reaccredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in the spring of 2008.
News from the COBblog
Learn from successful entrepreneurs- The annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit, which brings more than 40 entrepreneurs to campus, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 8, in Raley Hall. [ more ]
Child labor in Adam Smith's factory- Dr. Hugh Hindman, a management professor within Walker College, recently explored the role of child labor within Adam Smith’s classic pin factory. [ more ]
The narcissism of business students- A research paper on student narcissism by three of Walker College professors generated international discussion after its presentation at a conference in Montreal. [ more ]
2010 outstanding faculty award winners- Four Appalachian State University faculty members in the Walker College of Business have received the college’s 2010 Award for Excellence. [ more ]
Appalachian Pride in Korea - 1LT Clayton Quamme ‘07 ECON and two other Mountaineers serving at Camp Casey in South Korea show their Appalachian State pride in their own special way. [ more ]
3tailer.com called “Company to Watch”- 3tailer.com, started by Walker College graduates, has been selected as one of 25 companies in the inaugural class of “North Carolina Companies to Watch.” [ more ]
The growth of the Semantic Web - Drs. Baker and Roberts co-authored the Jan. 2010 cover story for Strategic Finance, which won the 2010 Lybrand Bronze Medal as the third best paper of the year. [ more ]
Ethics Conference
A wide-ranging panel of speakers highlight the 2010 Business and Environmental Ethics Conference, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center. Students and faculty are encouraged to attend. More ...
Business Leaders
The latest issue of Walker College of Business Leaders is now online. Featured articles include student David Towarnicky, faculty research on sleep in social decision making and comments by Red Hat chairman Matthew Szulik at the McLeod Entrepreneur Summit..
