Dakota School of Banking

May 31 - June 5, 2026 | University of Jamestown

One of North Dakota's longest-standing banking education traditions, the Dakota School of Banking has graduated hundreds of bankers since its inception in 1974. Many of these graduates are now senior-level executives, serving as president or chief executive officers of banks large and small.

Through the use of highly-qualified instructors and a challenging curriculum, Dakota School of Banking provides a multi-dimensional educational experience in banking. By completing two one-week summer sessions and intersession projects, students develop a range of skills to enhance current performance and qualify for advancement.

Employees at nearly every level can benefit from attending the Dakota School of Banking. Many DSB applicants have been identified as future leaders within their banks.

Contact:
Dorothy Lick
North Dakota Bankers Association
PO Box 1438
Bismarck ND 58502-1438
dorothy@ndba.com
Phone: (701) 595-7757

FIRST YEAR:

Ready to Apply?

Complete ONLINE application - [click here]
Complete PRINTABLE Form - [click here]
Review the DSB Brochure - [click here]

SECOND YEAR:

Ready to Apply?

Complete ONLINE application - [click here]

Admission Requirements:

Applicant must:

Be an employee or officer of a bank, an NDBA or SDBA associate member; or a bank regulatory agency
Have a college degree and two years banking experience, or a high school diploma plus five years banking experience
Have coursework in Principles of Banking, Money and Banking and Accounting or have demonstrated knowledge in these areas.
Be recommended by the bank's CEO, a senior officer or the employee's supervisor

Applicants who do not meet these requirements must submit a letter from their nominating officer detailing the experience being substituted for these requirements.

Scholarship:

The Dakota School of Banking offers one $450 scholarship, which is awarded to a DSB student who:

is a full-time employee of an NDBA or SDBA member bank
is entering the first year at DSB and agrees to complete the two-year program
[click here] for Scholarship Form

Topics:

First Year	Second Year
Bank Financial Analysis I Banking Law Business Development Cybersecurity Lending Macroeconomics Presenting with Impact Risk Management Talent Management Trust Services	Asset/Liability Management Bank Financial Analysis II Bank Investments Bank Reports and Exams BankExec Simulation Business Planning Liquidity and Capital Planning Next Generation Leadership

Faculty:

Richard Beck
STAR Financial Bank (Retired)
Fort Wayne IN
Lending

Matt Brase
Cornhusker Bank
Lincoln NE
Bank Financial Analysis and
Asset/Liability Management

Tom Capouch
First State Bank (Retired)
Mayville ND
BankExec, Business Planning, Bank Financial Analysis II, Investments and Macroeconomics

Cody Delzer
SBS Cybersecurity
Madison SD
Cybersecurity

Mark Jensen
Western State Bank
West Fargo ND
Bank Financial Analysis II and Liquidity

Tracy Kennedy
Dakota Law Group
Grand Forks ND
Banking Law

Lindsay Mack
Cornerstone Bank
Fargo ND
Talent Management

Katie Munion
Dale Carnegie Training
Fargo ND
Presenting with Impact and Business Development

Carolene Severson
ND Department of
Financial Institutions
Bismarck ND
Bank Reports and Exams

Mary Locken
Bell Bank (retired)
Fargo ND
Trust Services

Ann Rockwold
Eide Bailly LLP
Fargo ND
Compliance

Jeremy Skoglund
Western State Bank
West Fargo ND
Risk Management

Rebecca Undem
Author, Speaker & Podcaster
Oakes, ND
Next Generation Leadership

Dakota School of Banking is sponsored by NDBA and endorsed by SDBA.