Banking & Financial Economics (B.B.A.)
Take the fast track to high finance at North Dakota's largest business school.
When you study Banking & Financial Economics at UND, you'll gain the economics background to understand how even small changes in policy or outlook can affect the world's financial climate, and the business background to understand how financial institutions can navigate those changes. The result: You'll be prepared to make an immediate impact at financial institutions and regulatory agencies.
- Program type:
- Major
- Format:
- On-campus
- Est. time to complete:
- 4 years
- Credit hours:
- 120
Why Study Banking & Financial Economics at UND?
UND's Banking & Financial Economics program is part of the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration, the largest business school in North Dakota. You'll study basic business, economic theory, the principles and practices of banks and other financial institutions, bank regulation, macroeconomic policy, and international finance. By the time you graduate, you'll have the ability to analyze risk, write about and understand financial markets and institutions and understand how outside influences can affect financial institution management.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by AACSB International puts the Nistler CoBPA in the top 5% of business schools in the world.
Leaders in Action
In the classroom or in the field, you'll gain the hands-on experience necessary to become a leader in the industry.
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Study at North Dakota's largest business school.
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Sharpen your trading skills at the campus' Lanterman Investment Center, where you'll learn to balance risk and reward with access to nearly 140 different worldwide exchanges.
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Gain real-world experience at an internship — in the past, students have worked for organization such as Microsoft, FDIC and the North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions.
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Network with students and others in your industry at one of 25 professional clubs on campus.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
UND's Banking and Financial Economics program gives you the skills to prepare for work in regulatory agencies and financial institutions. Some possible careers include:
- Bank examiner
- Banker
- Credit analyst
- Economist
- Financial/economic analyst
- Loan officer
When You Earn a degree in Banking & Financial Economics
A Banking & Financial Economics degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:
- Financial analysis
- Economics
- Accounting
- Strategic Planning
- Business Analysis
- Financial Statements
UND Banking & Financial Economics Alumni
Banking & Financial Economics alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:
- Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
- Bremer Bank
- Cargill, Inc.
- Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.
- Wells Fargo & Company