Welcome to the dynamic world of banking and financial services, where strategic decision-making and in-depth understanding of economic landscapes drive success.
Our Bachelor of Science in Banking and Financial Services program is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in this ever-evolving industry. Whether you prefer the flexibility of online learning or the traditional on-campus experience, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing you for a rewarding career in banking.
Offered On Campus and Online
120 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete: Four Years
Sample Coursework
Introduction to Banking
Non-Traditional Bank Product and Services
Asset, Liability, and Risk Management
Financial Statement Analysis
Customer Relationship Management
Introduction to Trust Management
Commercial and Ag Lending
Bank Regulation and Compliance
Related Minors
Accounting Minor
Economics Minor
Entrepreneurship Minor
Management Information Systems Minor
Marketing Minor
Ag Business Minor
Computer Science Minor
Human Resource Management Minor
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Partnership Between NSU and Dacotah Bank
A partnership between Northern State University and Dacotah Bank guarantees a personal interview for graduates of the NSU Banking and Financial Services program. All students graduating from Northern’s Banking and Financial Services program – undergraduate or graduate, online or on campus – will be guaranteed an interview at one of Dacotah Bank’s locations.
"Our partnership has yielded dozens of great employees for the bank, including several of our most senior managers, and I look forward to the opportunity to hire many more.” says Dacotah Bank President Robert Fouberg.
Alumni Spotlight
Kim (Roseland) Bowman
Kim Bowman graduated from Northern in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in banking and financial services and a bachelor's degree in economics. She is the Vice President and Chief Talent Officer at Dacotah Bank. Kim says the opportunities NSU provided students allowed her to be involved in any area on campus, which had a huge impact on her both personally and professionally. She was able to be involved in any area she wanted and it allowed her to build necessary skills that would give her an advantage as she moved into the professional world.
"NSU gave me the opportunity to be a part of anything and everything I wanted to try. I am so fortunate to have been given that opportunity," Bowman said. "I am a very passionate person, especially with organizations I support. NSU is such a big part of my life and I love supporting it in any and all ways and in all areas of the university. It's easy to be a supporter of football or basketball, but it is so important to also support all sports, fine arts, and academics. This university doesn't exist if one of these things fails-all areas of campus are interdependent on each other for success."
Get Involved on Campus
Build skills outside the classroom and get involved with the Aberdeen community with clubs and organizations.
