The Robbins Banking Institute
What is the Fort Hays State University Robbins Banking Institute?
The Robbins Banking Institute is part of the Department of Economics, Finance, and Accounting in the Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University. The purpose and goal of the institute is to teach the principles of community banking to prepare students to pursue careers in the banking industry. The institute offers a stand-alone certificate program, a minor program (to complement another major), and an undergraduate degree program. Courses are offered both on campus and online.
Courses Offered
Banking is an applied business discipline. It brings together many different areas of expertise. These include accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, and computer information systems. The following courses are used to bring everything together.
- FIN 201 Principles of Banking
- FIN 306 Fundamentals of Lending
- FIN 642 Bank Management
- FIN 643 Bank Strategy
- FIN 663 Problems: Introduction to Banking Compliance
Academic Credentials (Overview in pdf format:
Study Banking at Fort Hays State University)
Internships
Some things can only be taught by doing. Internships are a valuable opportunity to show how theory is applied. Students benefit from these experiences in a significant way. The Robbins Banking Institute works to maintain a close relationship with the banking industry. These relationships benefit both the student and the industry.
It's been said, the best way to learn something is to teach the subject. The banks, regulators, and other financial institutions benefit from offering internships in many ways. First and foremost, it's an opportunity to spend an extended amount of time with a prospective employee. Second, it's a way to get a fresh look at your practices and procedures. And, third, by training someone for your institution, you gain new insights into how your institution operates.
We are flexible on the design and structure of each institution's internship program. Review the example of a Summer Intern Program below and then contact us to discuss your ideas.
Scholarships
For information on scholarships available to banking students, please visit our banking scholarships web page.
Online Bank Management Contest
The Robbins Banking Institute hosted the final phase of its first Online Bank Management Contest (OBMC) on September 26, 2019 on the FHSU campus. For more information about this event, visit the OBMC 2019 web page.
How to Reach Us
Department of Economics, Finance & Accounting
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
McCartney Hall 201
Phone: 785-628-5805
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