The John A. Walker College of Business


Dr. Lyle Schoenfeldt, Acting Dean
Dr. Tim Burwell, Associate Dean


The mission of the John A. 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 this, our focus is on academic excellence, technological
competencies, and the practical application of business principles.  Through
research and service, the Walker College contributes to the growth and progress
of the business discipline and the broader community.


The Master of Science (MS) in Accounting and the Master of Business
Administration (MBA) are offered through the College of Business.  Students in
both programs are expected to develop a common set of skills and competencies
including:  analytical, communication, interpersonal, decision-making, as well
as knowledge about business practice, professional presence and ethical
responsibilities.  They are also expected to become competent in information
technology and are afforded opportunities for international and practical
business experiences.


The following is a listing of the two-degree programs with the University's
internal major code shown in parentheses.  For specific degree requirements see
the index and the appropriate department in this Graduate Bulletin.


DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
MS in Accounting (302*) with concentrations in Taxation (302B), General (302C)
and Accounting Systems (302D)


INTERDISCIPLINARY
MBA in Business Administration (305A)


GRADUATE CERTIFICATES


The Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance offers a graduate certificate
in Finance (322A) which requires 18 hours of graduate coursework, a portion of
which can be satisfied with coursework taken in support of the MBA degree.


The Department of Information Technology and Operations Management offers a
graduate certificate in Information Systems (336A) which requires 18 hours of
graduate study, a portion of which can be satisfied with coursework taken in
support of the MBA degree.


The Department of Management offers a graduate certificate in Human Resource
Management which requires 18 hours of graduate coursework, a portion of which
can be satisfied with coursework taken in support of the MBA degree.


For more information on any of these graduate certificate programs, contact
the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School at 828-262-2130 or visit our website at
www.business.appstate.edu/grad.