Learn banking and finance at North Dakota's largest business school.
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.
UND's Banking & Financial Economics program is part of the Nistler College of Business
& Public Administration (CoBPA), the largest business school in North Dakota. You'll
study:
Basic business
Economic theory
Principles and practices of banks and other financial institutions
Bank regulation
Macroeconomic policy
International finance
Graduate with the ability to analyze risk, write about and understand financial markets
and institutions and understand how outside influences can affect financial institution
management.
Accredited Banking and Finance Degree
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.
Banking and Finance Major at UND
Network with students and others in your industry at one of 25 professional clubs
on campus.
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.
Gain real-world experience at an internship. Out students have worked for organization
such as Microsoft, FDIC and the North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions.
Receive personalized career support through the Pancratz Career Development Center. The center is dedicated exclusively to career development for online and on-campus
Nistler College of Business & Public Administration students.
Learn in the new Nistler CoBPA. It’s a modern and inviting building for UND's business
and public administration students.
Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You'll also have access
to personalized software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.
UND's Banking & Financial Economics program gives you the skills to prepare for work
in regulatory agencies and financial institutions.
Banking and Financial Economics majors can thrive in many business-related field and
apply for various entry-level positions including, but not limited to:
Budget analyst
Financial Examiner
Bank examiner
Banker
Credit analyst
Economist
Financial/economic analyst
Loan officer
A Banking & Financial Economics degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:
Accounting
Business analysis
Economics
Financial analysis and statements
Risk assessment and management
Where do our banking degree graduates work?
UND alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Cargill, Inc.
Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.
JP Morgan Chase Company
Wells Fargo & Company
Banking and Finance Degree Courses
ECON 405. Bank Regulation. 3 Credits.
The regulations imposed upon the banking industry are examined at several levels: state, federal, and global. Both the historical development of banking regulation as well as current issues/controversies are discussed. In addition, the banker's perspective of regulatory compliance is explored. Prerequisite: ECON 303. S.
ECON 438. International Money and Finance. 3 Credits.
This course aims to help students understand international finance. The course introduces to the students the foreign exchange market, theory of exchange rate in the short run and in the long run, determinants of capital flows, current account balances, two regimes of exchange rates, exchange rate crises, and Euro. Prerequisite: ECON 309. F.
MRKT 305. Marketing Foundations. 3 Credits.
An overview of the scope and nature of market exchange and the buyer's pivotal role. Prerequisite: ECON 201, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Standing, a minimum total of 45 credit hours, and declared COPBA majors only. Corequisite: ACCT 201 and ECON 210. F,S,SS.
MGMT 300. Principles of Management. 3 Credits.
This course provides a survey of the traditional functions of management with primary emphasis on planning, organizing, controlling, and leading. This emphasis involves coverage of managerial decision making, leadership, motivation, interpersonal communication, staffing human resources, and organizational structure, design, and change and development. Additional topics include the history of managerial thought, management information systems, international management, and business ethics and social responsibility. Corequisite: A total of 30 or more credit hours, including courses in progress. F,S.
FIN 321. Real Estate Finance and Investment. 3 Credits.
Nature of real estate finance, financial sources, role of government, real estate financial instruments, loan processing, defaults and foreclosures in real estate finance, fundamentals of real estate investment analysis. Prerequisite: FIN 310 and Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing. F.
ECON 303. Money and Banking. 3 Credits.
Nature of our current Monetary system; functional analysis of commercial bank operations; limits to credit expansion; alternative theories of the value of money; monetary and fiscal policies for control of the business cycle; powers of the Federal Reserve System and the Treasury; mechanics of international payment; balance-of-payments and other problems. Prerequisite: ECON 201 and ECON 202. F,S,SS.
Earn your online Banking & Financial Economics degree while you continue to live and
work in your own community.
You’ll receive the convenience of online learning with the personal contact and connection
of being with classmates. Our online tools offer ways of communicating across distances,
connecting to others and their ideas, and presenting information.
Our accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB),
is the gold standard of business school accreditation. Our students appreciate our
affordable tuition rates. Online Banking & Financial students pay the same tuition rate regardless of where you live. UND offers 13% lower tuition and fees than comparable
institutions in the region.
We are highly regarded for educational quality, affordability and career outcomes.
UND's Banking & Financial Economics courses are delivered 100% online. You never have
to come to campus.
The online Banking & Financial Economics courses are offered either in synchronous
or asynchronous giving you maximum flexibility to complete the degree in the style
you prefer. In many courses, you'll be expected to participate in "live" discussions held outside
of classroom lecture times.
With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance
work, family, and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere
at any time.
Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:
Lesson modules
Streaming video content
Virtual libraries
Posted lectures
Online simulations
There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through
online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms.
Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within
a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure
and deadlines.
Synchronous classes are held in real-time. If you’re the kind of learner who likes
active discussion and immediate feedback through live interaction, you’ll enjoy this
online course format.
Every class is different, but generally, you’ll log into a virtual classroom at scheduled
times to:
Listen to a lecture.
Ask questions.
Participate in class discussions.
Conduct group activities.
Participate in video-sharing.
Have chat conversations.
Use interactive whiteboards.
Take live polls.
You should prepare for your classes by finishing any assigned readings, compiling
questions for your instructor, and thinking about how to contribute to the next live
class.
Resources for Online Banking & Financial Economics Students
Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a
combination of online and on campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't
be alone in your online learning journey and you'll have resources and services tailored
to your needs.
No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality
education as any other on campus student.
Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time
and take the same classes as a student on campus.
Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers
and professionals in the field.
Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future
career.
Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help
online study resources.
Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course?
We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory
to achieve higher test scores.
Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online
help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and
military services, financial services and more.
24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers
to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.
Best Online College
Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates
make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs
rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the
best online schools in the region.
UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:
Affordability
Student satisfaction (retention rate)
Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)
Leaders in Business
In the classroom or boardroom, you'll gain the hands-on experience necessary to become
a leader.
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