Objectives
The primary objective of the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance is to develop leaders for the business, government, and educational communities and to assist them in making contributions to society. This objective is obtained in two ways.
First, students are provided with the theoretical concepts needed to understand and dissect business problems. Second, the faculty provide students with practical applications needed for financial analysis in their given areas of study.
The Department of Finance Banking and Insurance offers two majors which lead to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree: 1) Finance & Banking, and 2) Risk Management & Insurance.
In addition to practical applications in the classroom, we encourage students to intern off-campus. Internships allow students to gain valuable practical business experience while still in college.
The Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance houses the North Carolina Bankers Association Professor, the Alfred T. Adams Distinguished Chair of Banking, the Richard S. Brantley Risk and Insurance Center, the Joseph F. Freeman Distinguished Professorship of Insurance, the David A. Thompson Professor of Applied Investments, the IIANC Distinguished Professor and the L. M. (Bud) Baker, Jr. Professor.
Latest News
Appalachian State’s Women in Financial Services Initiative: A Transformative Experience in New York City
Nov 18, 2024
In September, ten women students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business traveled to New York City with the Women in Financial ...
Hurricane Helene's effects on Western North Carolina highlight needed adjustments to the insurance system as climate shifts
Oct 29, 2024
Speaking with Dr. David Marlett, a professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance and Managing Director of the Brantley ...
NC School of Banking moves headquarters to App State to foster ‘excellence in banking education’
Aug 9, 2024
BOONE, N.C. — The North Carolina School of Banking (NCSB) — the longest running state banking school in the nation — has moved its headquarters ...
Organizations and Clubs
The Department houses four student organizations:
- The Finance Student Association
Advisors: Dr. Justin Cox and Dr. Alex Holcomb - Gamma Iota Sigma
Advisor: Dr. David Marlett - The Bowden Investment Group
Advisor: Dr. Brandy Hadley - Women in Financial Services Initiative
Advisors: Dr. Lori Medders and Dr. Brandy Hadley
Career Information
Internships
A variety of internship opportunities are available to students enrolled in the Walker College of Business. Interning can be very beneficial to your career. Students are responsible for contacting employers and securing the internship, with advisement from faculty.
More information can be found on our Careers and Internships page.