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.
If there’s one thing GSBC cares about, it’s community bankers. We realize that these are unprecedented times, and while we may not have all of the answers to solving this crisis, what we do have is access to the industry's leading experts who can help you implement strategies to effectively manage your bank during this trying time.
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What to Expect in 2021
While we may not know what the future holds for traditional, in-person learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GSBC Board of Trustees and staff have begun work to ensure that community banks can count on America’s Premier Community Banking School offering a full menu of programs in 2021, including the Annual School Session. Visit our Programs page to stay informed of the latest updates for each of our schools.
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Observations on the Economy for Bankers
By Timothy Koch, Ph.D., GSBC President and Scott Hein, President, Hein Consulting According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), real GDP plummeted by 32.9 percent (annualized) in the second quarter of 2020, the largest drop ever recorded. This follows a 5 percent drop in the first quarter. As noted in Figure 1 below, GDP...
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I explored many different banking schools and ultimately chose GSBC for its dedication to community banking. GSBC’s knowledgeable faculty provide an amazing educational experience; one which I was able to translate directly to my position, bettering my institution overall. I highly recommend taking advantage of the exceptional experience offered by GSBC.
Spencer Hafen
The Executive Development Institute has assisted me with taking a more holistic approach to banking and leadership development. Being able to communicate and collaborate with like-minded professionals and staff has made for a tremendous experience and has already started to impact decisions within our institution. I am looking forward to the future sessions where I can continue to build and develop my skills for the future of our organization.
Stephen Clements
A 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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