True Blue® Certificate in Banking


Explore key aspects of commercial banking through the completion of four finance courses. The True Blue® Certificate in Banking, supported by the Capitol Federal Foundation, equips students with industry-relevant skills and insights.
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Program information

Nearly all businesses have loans from banks, and most businesses and corporations rely on this source of credit. Through the completion of four courses, certificate students will gain an understanding of financial markets and institutions, commercial credit and lending analysis, risk-management decisions, and financial regulations. 

The certificate is most applicable for KU students majoring in finance because of the many finance prerequisites for the certificate’s 400-level courses. Earning the certificate signals to employers an interest in a banking career. Students become competitive candidates for a variety of commercial banking roles, including but not limited to: 

  • Banking analyst
  • Loan officer
  • Credit analyst
  • Financial analyst
  • Risk manager 

Commercial banks play active, crucial roles in the economies of rural and urban communities by providing essential financial services. As a result, careers in commercial banking are highly versatile and offer professional mobility. 


Program support

The True Blue® Certificate in Banking is generously supported by the Capitol Federal Foundation and John B. Dicus, chairman, president and CEO of Capitol Federal.

The True Blue® name reflects Capitol Federal’s longstanding values of honesty, integrity and stability, and underscores the program’s commitment to preparing future banking leaders who will serve communities across Kansas and beyond.


Banking certificate courses

Students who complete the following courses will satisfy the certificate requirements and will have the certificate noted on their degree transcript.

Courses

FIN 435, FIN 445, and FIN 455 are typically offered once per academic year. Please refer to classes.ku.edu for updated course schedule information.