If you are reading this, you are likely weighing some important decisions.  After all, attending a graduate school of banking is a big step in your career and education.  You may have your pen ready with your list of pros and cons nearby as you look to this blog for some insight about why now is the time to attend.  Fortunately, you’ve turned to a good source.

GSBLSU has a long history of helping its students gain a broader knowledge and understanding of major banking functions such as credits, investments, asset and liability management, planning and control, regulatory issues, human resources, and marketing.  Here, we understand that instruction should take into account the changing context of the banking environment and seek to teach students through full participation to better prepare them.  Over 16,800 graduates have been where you are now and have gone on to complete our program with great success.

We hope to include you in our upcoming session and help you make the best decision for your future.  Here are five reasons why now is the time to attend Graduate School of Banking at LSU.

Take the Next Step in Your Banking Career

In many banking institutions, this program has become a prerequisite to advancement and success.  To be successful, bank officers need the wisdom and expertise that comes from perception and insight—an astute ability to discover, discern, and decide. This is precisely the type of knowledge that GSBLSU has been offering for over 60 years.

A College Degree is Not Required to Enroll at GSBLSU

Students must have completed a college or American Institute of Banking credit for a course in basic accounting and for a course in either economics or money and banking.  However, a degree is not required.  Additional requirements include a minimum of three years of experience as an officer in the financial services industry or a minimum of five years of experience in bank supervision with a supervisory agency.

Excellent Networking Opportunities in the Banking Sector

The value of developing relationships and gaining knowledge from others within the banking industry is immeasurable. In past sessions, two-thirds of the student body at GSBLSU held the rank of vice president or higher, and the banks represented ranged in assets from under $100 million to over $200 billion.

You’ll receive the most current and effective teaching methods available

We are proud to have a faculty at GSBLSU that has extensive, expert knowledge of their subject areas.  We strive to insure the most current and effective teaching methods with professors who are experienced bankers, academicians, regulatory officials, and attorneys.  To further guarantee that our students receive the best professional education possible, all faculty and courses are critically evaluated on a regular basis.

M.B.A. Credit Available for Several Universities

Those completing the program at GSBLSU may enroll in professional MBA programs at several universities and receive graduate credit for their work at the banking school.  These programs have no residence requirements and may be completed online.  Universities currently participating include:

• Arkansas State
• Louisiana State University
• Mississippi College
• Mississippi State University
• Tennessee Tech University
• The University of Mississippi
• The University of South Carolina
• The University of Tennessee-Martin
• The University of West Georgia
• Union College of Kentucky

We understand the value and importance of this decision, and we hope that we’ve helped develop your list of pros.  The Application deadline of April 15, 2024 is quickly approaching, and there truly is no time like the present to invest in your future.  Simply click the button below to submit your application for the upcoming GSBLSU session and begin the next phase of a prosperous career.  This is one decision that we promise you won’t regret.