Graduate School of Banking at LSU and University of Sioux Falls Announce New MBA Partnership
Agreement provides eligible GSBLSU graduates with the opportunity to earn graduate academic credit toward an online MBA with a concentration in Banking.
BATON ROUGE, La., and SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The Graduate School of Banking at LSU (GSBLSU) and the University of Sioux Falls (USF) are pleased to announce a new academic partnership designed to expand graduate educational opportunities for banking professionals.
Through the agreement, eligible graduates of GSBLSU’s three-year graduate banking program may receive nine graduate credit hours toward the University of Sioux Falls’ Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with a concentration in Banking. These credits satisfy the requirements for the Banking concentration, leaving 27 credit hours of MBA core coursework to complete the degree.
The partnership brings together two institutions committed to preparing banking professionals for continued leadership and success in the financial services industry. By recognizing the advanced banking education completed through GSBLSU, the agreement provides graduates with an opportunity to build upon their professional development and pursue an MBA through USF’s fully online program.
Dr. Mike Highfield, President and Chief Academic Officer, stated “At the Graduate School of Banking at LSU, we believe that education is a lifelong investment, and our responsibility to our graduates does not end when they receive their diplomas. This partnership with the University of Sioux Falls recognizes the academic rigor of our program while creating an additional pathway for our graduates to build upon that foundation. We are particularly pleased to partner with an institution that combines a commitment to academic excellence with the values of Christian higher education, including integrity, ethical leadership, and service to others. These are qualities that we believe are essential to the banking profession. Through this partnership, our graduates have an opportunity to continue their education, strengthen their leadership capabilities, and better serve their institutions and the communities that depend upon them.”
For more than three decades, the University of Sioux Falls has worked to develop innovative and ethical leaders for the business and banking communities through its MBA program. The program’s fully online format provides flexibility for working professionals seeking to advance their education while balancing career and personal commitments. USF’s MBA program holds specialized accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
“We are pleased to partner with GSBLSU to help banking professionals advance their education and careers,” said USF President Dr. Brett Bradfield. “This partnership recognizes the strength of GSBLSU’s program while providing a flexible pathway for graduates to earn an MBA and strengthen their leadership skills. Together, we are preparing ethical, knowledgeable leaders to serve their organizations and communities in meaningful ways.”
To qualify for consideration under the agreement, applicants must have successfully completed the three-year GSBLSU program and satisfy the University of Sioux Falls’ standard graduate admissions requirements. Admission and the awarding of graduate academic credit remain subject to USF’s academic policies.
For additional information about the University of Sioux Falls MBA program and the partnership, visit www.usiouxfalls.edu/mba-banking.
About the Graduate School of Banking at LSU
Founded in 1950, the Graduate School of Banking at LSU provides graduate-level banking education and professional development for financial services professionals. Through its three-year program, GSBLSU brings together bankers from across the country for an intensive educational experience designed to strengthen leadership, management, and strategic decision-making skills. More than 17,000 bankers have graduated from the program since its founding.
For more information, visit www.gsblsu.org.
About the University of Sioux Falls
Founded 143 years ago, the University of Sioux Falls is a transformative Christian liberal arts university serving over 1,300 students through traditional undergraduate programs as well as graduate, evening and online degree programs including a Doctorate in Leadership. USF is committed to academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world through its more than 90 degree options.
For more information, visit www.usiouxfalls.edu.
Media Contacts
Graduate School of Banking at LSU
Victoria Long
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victoria@gsblsu.org
(225) 766-8595
University of Sioux Falls
Lorri A. Halverson
lorri.halverson@usiouxfalls.edu
(605) 331-6706
