The program used to require a summer residency, but students would often have to use vacation time to come to campus, said NSU School of Business Interim Dean Dr. Doug Ohmer. If it didn’t work out, they would have to wait an entire year before they could finish the program.

“Now with it fully online, they can take the course when it comes naturally in their sequence of courses and be done,” Ohmer said. “So that’s the real benefit.”

Ohmer said the program is good for individuals who have already established themselves in the banking and financial services industry and now might be looking to move upward in their responsibilities. 

The undergraduate program, offered both face to face and online, prepares students for any professional, entry-level position in the banking and financial services industry, including management training programs, entry-level loan officer or assistant branch manager.

NSU is also kicking off a new scholarship program for banking and financial services students at the undergraduate level. Four undergraduate scholarships will be available to new, full-time students. These scholarships will be offered on a competitive basis, so students will have to apply.

For more information, visit NSU Banking and Financial Services online or contact the School of Business at 605.626.2400.