June 11-16, 2023 | University of Jamestown
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One of North Dakota's longest-standing banking education traditions, the Dakota School of Banking has graduated hundreds of bankers since its inception in 1974. Many of these graduates are now senior-level executives, serving as president or chief executive officers of banks large and small.
Through the use of highly-qualified instructors and a challenging curriculum, Dakota School of Banking provides a multi-dimensional educational experience in banking. By completing two one-week summer sessions and intersession projects, students develop a range of skills to enhance current performance and qualify for advancement.
Employees at nearly every level can benefit from attending the Dakota School of Banking. Many DSB applicants have been identified as future leaders within their banks.
Contact:
Dorothy Lick
North Dakota Bankers Association
PO Box 1438
Bismarck ND 58502-1438
dorothy@ndba.com
Phone: (701) 223-5303
Admission Requirements:
Applicant must:
- Be an employee or officer of a bank, an NDBA or SDBA associate member; or a bank regulatory agency
- Have a college degree and two years banking experience, or a high school diploma plus five years banking experience
- Have coursework in Principles of Banking, Money and Banking and Accounting or have demonstrated knowledge in these areas.
- Be recommended by the bank's CEO, a senior officer or the employee's supervisor
Applicants who do not meet these requirements must submit a letter from their nominating officer detailing the experience being substituted for these requirements.
Topics:
| First Year |
Second Year |
Banking Law
Bank Financial Analysis I
Human Resource Management
Lending
Macroeconomics
Trust Services
Presenting with Impact
Risk Management
Sales Management
Cybersecurity |
Asset/Liability Management
Bank Financial Analysis II
BankExec Simulation
Bank Investments
Liquidity and Capital Planning
Management and Leadership
Bank Reports and Exams
Strategic Planning |
Scholarship:
Application deadline is Friday, April 28, 2023. Click here for the scholarship application. (PDF)
The Dakota School of Banking offers one $450 scholarship, which is awarded to a DSB student who:
- is a full‐time employee of an NDBA or SDBA member bank
- is entering the first year at DSB and agrees to complete the two‐year program.
Faculty:
Richard Beck
STAR Financial Bank (Retired) - Fort Wayne IN
Lending
Pam Binder
HR Consultant - Steele ND
Human Resource Management
Tom Capouch
First State Bank - Portland ND
BankExec, Business Planning, Bank Financial Analysis II, Investments and Macroeconomics
Cody Delzer
SBS Cybersecurity - Madison SD
Cybersecurity
Perry Haralson
Cornhusker Bank - Lincoln NE
Bank Financial Analysis and Asset/Liability Management
Tracy Kennedy
Zimney Foster P.C. - Grand Forks ND
Banking Law
Carolene Severson
ND Department of Financial Institutions - Bismarck ND
Bank Reports and Exams
Mary Locken
Bell Bank - Fargo ND
Trust Services
Jeremy Skoglund
Bank of North Dakota - Bismarck ND
Risk Management
Katie Munion
Dale Carnegie Training - Fargo ND
Presenting with Impact and Sales Skills
Dakota School of Banking is sponsored by NDBA and endorsed by SDBA.