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GSBLSU 2016 Class Overview: Banking Small Business

Monday through Thursday of the 2016 GSBLSU session, many students found themselves seated in 152 Coates Hall. The class was Banking Small Business, the professor was Mike Milan, and the intent was to introduce students to the intricacies that come with banking for small businesses. With over 28 million small businesses nationwide, small business is, in fact, very big business, and one on which all banking professionals should have a strong grasp.

2016 Winners: GSBLSU Bank Management Simulation

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2015 WINNERS: GSBLSU Bank Management Simulation

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The Bank Management Simulation course utilizes a computer-based learning exercise designed to give participants an overview of the bank management decision making process. Students develop strategies for the management of functional bank areas, with specific emphasis on planning and decision-making in areas such as loans, deposits, investments, funds management, asset/liability management, risk management, etc. The primary focus is on profitability and growth, but attention also is directed to marketing and pricing of bank services—both current and future.

New GSBLSU Course for 2016 Session

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Even though our students participate in over 70 hours of classroom work in their three years on campus, constant changes in the industry make it challenging to address frequently- changing issues that are important to the successful operation of a bank. While these issues may be very important they often do not justify the attention of a full five-day course.

A new course will be introduced at the 2016 session entitled ”Current Banking Issues” which will identify and address new topics in banking that are not covered in other courses. This course will be headed by Jeff Szyperski, President of Chesapeake Bank and Bruce Whitehurst, President of the Virginia Bankers Association. Both Jeff and Bruce are heavily involved in working with legislators, regulators and others to promote the efficiency and well-being of the industry and bring to the school many years of practical experience.

The topics of the course will vary from year to year to recognize changes in the banking and financial environment. We have high expectations for this course.

Enhancing the Learning Experience at GSB

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Enhancing the learning experience at the Graduate School of Banking at LSU does not always involve the introduction or elimination of courses from the curriculum, but sometimes it is necessary to modify material covered in courses because industry and/or regulatory changes result in two or more courses addressing the same or similar issues although from different perspectives.

2015 GSBLSU Keynote- Jeff Lacker

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On May 26, 2015, students and facility of the Graduate School of Banking at LSU gathered in the Union Theater to hear Jeff Lacker, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, present an informative history on the “Quest for Financial Stability” in the U.S., and the changes that need to happen for a better financial system.

GSBLSU Favorite Class: Mega Trends of Agriculture, Rural, & Small Business Lending

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About the Professor: Dr David Kohl

New & Revised Courses at GSBLSU in 2015

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In the commercial banking industry, changes have been coming more and more quickly. At GSBLSU, we have researched and conferred with others in the banking education arena to determine the best subject matter to present to students in the 2015 session of GSBLSU. After careful consideration, GSB has decided to implement a few changes and additions to the courses offered for all classes of students.