America's Premier Community Banking School
Since 1950, the financial-services industry has trusted the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado to develop its leaders. This legacy, combined with a cutting-edge portfolio of community-banking focused educational programs, invaluable networking opportunities and an enviable location, makes GSBC an ideal education partner for community banks today.
Why GSBC?
We’re incredibly proud of our curriculum and expert faculty, but we’re also pretty proud of our view. The community bank leaders who attend GSBC programs often say that the networking opportunities and beauty of Colorado are two undeniable benefits. See why the GSBC experience is matched by none.
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I love the structure of the EDI program. I was only out of the bank for 12 days over the course of 19 months and the time spent with instructors, coaches and fellow attendees was incredibly valuable in terms of sharpening leadership skills and fostering new and innovative ideas. In addition, the projects between sessions are meaningful and provide real results that add dollars to the bottom line–no case studies or theories. I would highly recommend this program.
Amanda Swoverland
Becoming a well-rounded, top-notch community banker does not occur by accident. Real life experience is required, along with a combination of hands-on learning and education. GSBC provides the second part of that equation with an excellent faculty and comprehensive curriculum covering financial analysis, lending, management, technology and leadership. This training provides a solid foundation to continue our officers’ career development.
Doug Fuller
Noll to Lead GSBC in 2019
Andy Noll, president, First Farmers & Merchants National Bank, Fairmont, Minn., has been appointed chair of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) for 2019. Noll’s career with First Farmers & Merchants National Bank spans 25 years. In addition to serving as president, he also serves as senior vice president of its holding company, 215 Holding Co., which operates offices in 15 communities across Southern Minnesota.
Learn MoreA Long-Standing Educational Reputation
Approximately 20 local bank employees attended the first session of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado in the summer of 1951. Since then, more than 8,000 bankers, regulators and other members of the financial industry have enhanced their careers at GSBC.
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