Financial Services and Banking

A student working at the bank on campus.

Program Type

Major, Minor
Degrees Offered

B.S.
School

Gary Tharaldson School of Business

Prepare for a career in the dynamic world of 21st-century banking and finance. Build a foundation of servant leadership and professional responsibility.

What You’ll Learn

You’ll learn to analyze financial statements, develop strategies for managing portfolios, and understand risk and its effects on finance and investment decisions. We incorporate Christian, Catholic, and Benedictine values into our core curriculum, and you’ll have a variety of opportunities to serve in the community.

Meet the CFP Education Prerequisite: Financial services and banking is a registered Certified Financial Planner Board program. When you successfully complete the program, you meet the prerequisite education requirement to apply for the CFP Certification exam.
Expand Your Network: Build relationships with the region’s business community and with individuals in the banking and finance profession.
Develop Your Leadership Skills: Participate in the Emerging Leaders Academy, a program that offers selected students practical experience in their field and professional mentorship.

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Careers & Outcomes

Employment Trends

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in financial service occupations to grow 13% through 2032. The BLS cites globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment as contributing factors to growing demand for professionals with finance and banking experience.

Career Paths

Financial Advisor
Financial Analyst
Investment Banker
Loan Officer
Accountant
Actuary
Auditor
Trader/Stockbroker
Management Consultant

It is hard to choose only one favorite thing about my program, but if I had to choose one, it would probably be the professors. All of the professors and staff members care for me, support me, and challenge me to be the best version of myself. They push me to work hard but also support me in life events and opportunities.

Jennifer Becker, ’21

Featured Faculty

Todd Van Orman, MBA, BFA

Program Director of Financial Services and Banking, Assistant Professor of Finance

After a career in the private sector of banking and investments, I joined the University of Mary in 2017. In addition to teaching, I am also the advisor for the University of Mary Investment Club. I am originally from Mandan, ND and now live in Bismarck with my wife and daughter. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, reading, and continuing to learn about any number of topics, from investing to history to art. I am an audit committee member at a local financial institution, serve on the Bismarck Renaissance Zone Authority, and volunteer teaching financial literacy. I am also working towards a PhD in Financial Planning through Kansas State University.

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