The Education Issue Graduate Schools of Banking The ABA, and other state bankers associations, have teamed up with universities across the country to sponsor Graduate School of Banking programs. These programs provide career bankers with the skills needed to succeed in the ever-changing world of banking. The following regional and national banking schools provide an opportunity for advanced study and research in bank management, economics, and monetary issues.
Graduate School of Banking at Colorado Location: Boulder, Colorado Contact:
Josie Bunch, Director of Marketing 800.272.5138 josie@gsbcolorado.org
Website: www.gsbcolorado.org The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado is America’s Premier Community Banking School, providing banking professionals with programming to prepare the next generation of communitybank leaders for success. GSBC will host its 65th Annual School Session on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder July 12-24, 2015 and hosts a variety of continuing education programs each year. For more information, visit www.GSBColorado.org.
Graduate School of Banking at LSU Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Contact:
Don L. Woodland, Executive Vice President 225.766.8595 donw@gsblsu.org
Website: www.gsblsu.org Completion of the GSB program at LSU has become a standard prerequisite to professional advancement in many banks. Bank officers at multi-billion dollar institutions, as well as small community bankers, find that the curriculum addresses their educational needs. The course of study spans 25 months, with three two-week resident sessions. During these resident sessions, bankers/students receive more than 200 hours of classroom instruction. Organized evening study, written examinations and bank study projects between resident sessions are an integral part of the school’s comprehensive program.
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The Arkansas Banker | January 2015
