Graduate Bulletin and Course Catalog

Walker College of Business

http://www.business.appstate.edu

Randy K. Edwards, Dean

Joseph Cazier, Assistant Dean

Heather Hulburt Norris, Associate Dean

Martin B. Mezner, Assistant Dean

The mission of the Walker College of Business is to offer the highest quality educational experiences preparing our students for life-long learning and leadership responsibilities in a dynamic global environment. To accomplish the mission, we focus on academic excellence, technological competencies, and practical application of business principles. Through research and service, the Walker College of Business contributes to the growth and progress of the business disciplines and the broader community. The College provides individual attention for students through a high level of student-faculty collaboration and involvement of business leaders.

Students in the Walker College of Business focus on a common set of learning objectives including functional business knowledge, leadership and teamwork skills, analytical and critical thinking skills, responsiveness to domestic and global business environments, appreciation for diversity and multiculturalism as well as ethical and legal responsibilities, and professional communication skills. Students are encouraged to participate in international and practical business experiences.

Department of Accounting (http://www.business.appstate.edu/accounting) – Timothy B. Forsyth, Chair

  • Courses in Accounting (ACC)
  • MS in Accounting (302*/52.0301) with concentrations in
    • General (302C) and Taxation (302B)

Business Administration Program (http://www.business.appstate.edu/mba) – Don R. Cox, Interim Director

  • Courses in Business (BUS) and Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) (305A/52.0201)

Department of Computer Information Systems (http://www.business.appstate.edu/cis) – B. Dawn Medlin, Chair

  • Courses in Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Production/Operations Management (POM)
  • Graduate Certificate in Computer Information Systems (310A/52.1201) – not accepting applications at this time

Department of Economics (http://www.business.appstate.edu/economics) -- Larry V. Ellis, Interim Chair

  • Courses in Economics (ECO)

Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance (http://www.business.appstate.edu/finance) – David C. Marlett, Chair

  • Courses in Finance, Banking and Insurance (FIN)

Department of Management (http://www.business.appstate.edu/management) – Stella E. Anderson, Chair

  • Courses in Health Care Management (HCM) and Management (MGT)
  • MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (258A/42.0901)
    • This degree is offered jointly with the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, and the degree requirements are listed under “Psychology”
  • Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (330A/52.1001)

Department of Marketing (http://www.business.appstate.edu/marketing) – Unal O. Boya, Chair

  • Courses in Marketing (MKT)