Educating
Bankers.
Creating
Leaders.
PCBS, in partnership with the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington, offers a three-year, graduate-level educational program on the financial services industry. The instructors are industry experts, who provide insight into today’s most critical banking challenges.
- Relational Leadership (1 week)
- Credit Risk Management (2 weeks)
- Managing Bank Financial Performance for Superior Results (2 weeks)
- Finance and Credit Analysis (2 weeks)
- Economics in the World of Banking (1 week)
- Culture, Community & Values in Banking
- Influential Leadership - Working Toward a Common Goal
- Asset Liability Management (ALM)*
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)*
50% of Year 2 curriculum is
comprised of electives
- Bank Management Simulation
- LEADERSIM®
- Leadership Speaker Series
50% of Year 3 curriculum is
comprised of electives
Prime Setting.
Study and stay in modern dorms on the lush University of Washington campus. Situated on 660 acres of park-like grounds overlooking Lake Washington and Mt. Rainier, the University of Washington campus is among the most beautiful college campuses in the country. During your leisure hours, enjoy hiking, golfing, sailing, and world-class shopping during your time in Seattle.
Better Together.
The interactive nature of our face-to-face classes allows students to collaborate with and learn from industry experts as well as peers. Our students include bankers from large financial institutions, community banks, and regulatory agencies. This mix of perspectives generates a rich learning environment. Together they learn the fine points of risk management, financial analysis, leadership, and design thinking.
Forward Thinking.
Our outstanding faculty deepen students’ understanding of the banking industry and teach the skills needed to lead their organization forward. Our Leadership and Bank Management simulations allow students to experience firsthand the challenges and successes of leading and managing a bank. PCBS classes include valuable face time with instructors, allowing students to ask questions and exchange ideas as they stimulate analysis, solve real-life problems, and practice strategic thinking.
What PCBS Alumni Are Saying.
My time at PCBS was invaluable. The curriculum included amazing classes that challenged the current norms and improved my ability to think critically about the future of our industry. On top of the knowledge gained, I made lifelong friends and connections across the country. PCBS is an investment in your future that is well worth the time, effort, and money.
Brett Plains
PNC Bank
PCBS Alumni 2021
When I got to PCBS and they called me a leader, I finally had the confidence to embrace that role in my career. The curriculum, professors, and peers helped to fill the gaps of my banking and leadership skills. It’s a challenging three years but worth the investment in yourself for the future!
Paloma Vidgen
Bank of the West
PCBS Alumni 2021
Our Mission
To develop leaders for the diverse financial services industry by offering outstanding graduate-level banking and leadership education, delivered by a world-class faculty, teaching a highly relevant and innovative curriculum.
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