May 17-29, 2009
Baton Rouge, LA
For nearly fifty years, the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University has served the banking industry by providing graduate level banking education to experienced bank officers
Completion of the
program has become a standard prerequisite to professional advancement
in many banks. Bank officers at multi-billion dollar institutions as
well as community bankers find that the School's curriculum addresses
their educational needs.
The course of study at the Graduate School of Banking spans 25 months
with three two-week resident sessions. During the three resident
sessions, banker/students receive more than 200 hours of classroom
instruction. Organized evening study, written examinations, and home
study problems between resident sessions are an integral part of the
School's comprehensive program. The course of study is challenging and
students must have a commitment to a high degree of personal discipline
to graduate.
Faculty
One of GSB's most important resources is its 65-member faculty, which is
composed of outstanding bankers, university professors and other
professional leaders from all parts of the country.
Extensive evaluations of each faculty member are conducted to assure
that the most current and effective teaching techniques are employed in
the classroom. The School's informal learning environment provides the
student ample opportunities to discuss banking topic with its nationally
recognized faculty.
Facilities
Classes are conducted on the campus of Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge. Students are housed in modern, air-conditioned dormitories (two
students to a room, or private rooms available for a nominal fee) and
have access to the University's athletic and recreational facilities.
These include an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts as
well as a Field House and student Recreational Center.
Core Curriculum:
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Advisory Banking
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Asset/Liability Management
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Bank Financial Analysis
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Bank Management Simulation
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Bank Regulatory Law
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Financial Markets
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Interpreting Economic Change
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Leadership in Times of Change
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Managerial Economics
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Thinking Your Way to Success
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Monetary Economics
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Strategic Bank Marketing
Specialized Courses:
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Advanced Real Estate Financing
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Basic Credit Analysis
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Community Bank Strategies
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Growing Your Loan Portfolio
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Improving Personal Performance
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Intermediate Credit Analysis
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Introduction to Technology Management
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Managing the Retail Bank
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Mergers and Acquisitions
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Portfolio Management for the Community Bank
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Risk Management
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Rural and Ag Small Business Enterprise Lending
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Sources of Non-Interest Income
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Treasury Management Practices
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Troubled Asset Resolution
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Understanding and Managing the Exam Process
Admission
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Applicants must have credits for courses in basic accounting and either economics or money and banking. This credit may be obtained from a college or university or from the American Institute of Banking.
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All students must be officers or regulatory officials in the financial services industry.
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A minimum of three years' experience as an officer in the financial services industry is required; applicants from supervisory agencies must have a minimum of five years' experience in bank supervision.
Graduation
Students must satisfy the following requirements to graduate from GSB:
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Satisfactory completing of a series of 11 home study problems--five the first year, six the second year.
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Satisfactory grades on examinations during the resident sessions.
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Full participation in all assigned classes and activities.
Application and Fees
Final
admission deadline is April 17, 2009.
A $100 nonrefundable application fee must be submitted with the application for admission. The tuition fee for the 2009 session is $3,325. This fee, which covers room, meals and all instructional materials, is due upon notification of admission.
If an applicant withdraws before January 1, 2009, the full tuition fee will be refunded. An applicant withdrawing between January 1 and April 1 will forfeit $100; an applicant withdrawing from April 1 to May 1 will forfeit one-half of the tuition; an applicant withdrawing after May 1 will forfeit the entire fee.
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