Business Studies: Banking

  • Major

Take the next step in your career and earn a banking degree online at the University of Jamestown. Our accredited, online banking degree program is flexible for your schedule, allowing you to work toward your bachelor of arts degree at your pace. As a banking major at the University of Jamestown, you will be prepared for diverse opportunities in agricultural, business and personal lending, underwriting, asset and liability management, and other banking-related careers. Upon completion, you will be able to demonstrate:

  • Knowledge of the core areas of the banking industry and the related ethical responsibilities
  • Effective communication skills, acquired from our liberal arts approach to business education
  • The ability to think critically by integrating the areas of wealth management in the development of a comprehensive financial plan
  • Knowledge of the regulatory environment in which banks operate, with the ability to be prepared for audits and regulatory exams
  • Worksite learning experiences and business relationships relevant to your career objectives, acquired through our integrated internship program

SETTING YOU UP FOR SUCCESS.

Whether you want to advance or change your career, our online banking degree program provides the courses and flexibility you need to succeed. With transfer credit options and 24/7 access to our online classroom, you can complete your degree on your terms.

Online General Education Requirements

IMPROVE YOUR SKILL SET & ADVANCE YOUR CAREER, WITH BANKING COURSES ONLINE.

Our curriculum of online classes include accounting, business law and management, risk analysis, regulation and compliance, and more, giving you the complete skill set and tools you’ll need to succeed in a banking career.

EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS
  • Investment Associate
  • Loan Officer
  • Underwriter
  • Branch Manager
  • Credit Analyst
  • Internal Auditor

TUITION

Students must complete 39 credit hours, at $330 per credit, to complete the program. The other 85 credits required for graduation with a Bachelor of Arts should be completed in the form of general education, transfer credits, and/or CLEP tests.

Designed with your career in mind

Our online banking degree program was designed in close collaboration with the North Dakota Bankers Association.

Coursework

Required Courses

Course Title Credits

Acct 201

Principles of Accounting I

3

Econ 201

Principles of Microeconomics

3

Acct 202

Principles of Accounting II

3

Econ 202

Principles of Macroeconomics

3

Bsst 302

Principles of Banking

3

Bsst 312

Financial Statements and Analysis

3

Comm 312

Writing in the Professions

3

Busn 315

Business Law I

3

Busn 321

Business Management

3

Bsst 323

Credit Underwriting

3

Bsst 333

Banking Regulation and Compliance

3

Bsst 416

 

or

 

Bsst 422

Agricultural Finance and Price Risk Analysis

 

 

Asset and Liability Management

3

 

 

 

3

Bsst 431

Banking Capstone and Internship

3

Financial Aid Available

We believe every student, regardless of their financial situation, should have access to a UJ education.