NEWS & BLOG
Muni Madness: A lot of variables affect tax-free performance
“Now that interest rates have finally risen…” is a phrase I wrote in jest, a mere six months ago, in this very column. I can now use these words in sincerity. And your collection of investments is potentially the better ... (Read more)
Push and Pull: Two-sided SBA market doubles your chance for success
Rufus Thomas, the late R&B impresario whose hit list included “The Funky Chicken” and “Walking the Dog,” was not known to be a market maker of Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans. It’s ironic, then, that he was talking about ... (Read more)
Questions and Answers
What do you look for in a credit analyst? What is top of mind when hiring staff into these positions? Most of the time, we start with number-crunching skills. We welcome a knowledge of accounting, and we think in terms ... (Read more)
Barret Grads in the News!
A few recent Barret Grads in the news...thought we'd share. Marka Shaffer, featured in... 2016-06-22– David Douse, featured in... Read article June 26, 2016– Allen Waddell and Rhonda Owens, featured in... Read article June 25, 2016– Louis Marascalco and Justin ... (Read more)
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Barret Lecture Series 2017
Jason Dorsey is the most sought-after Millennials and Gen Z researcher and speaker, receiving over 1,000 speaking requests each year. Jason will be sharing his thoughts on the generational challenges for companies and leaders base on his unique research, results-based consulting, and acclaimed presentations. He delivers practical solutions grounded in research that drive measurable results for clients. Jason has been featured as a Millennials and generations expert on 60 Minutes, 20/20, The Today Show, The Early Show and over 100 more TV interviews. Adweek calls Jason a “research guru” and The New York Times featured him in its cover story on marketing to Millennials.
CURRICULUM AND COURSES
Barret’s curriculum is selected and designed to deliver to the student, in a demanding academic environment, a high level of understanding of all major functions performed in the financial institutions of today. Included are the analytical, operational, planning, and regulatory areas. The curriculum is reviewed and up-dated each session.
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THE BARRET EXPERIENCE
Expertise: Over 40 years of banking experience to benefit you in your career. Large endowment allows tuition subsidies and faculty excellence.
Education: Outstanding and innovative curriculum. Superb faculty including nationally known speakers in the industry
Lecture Series: Featuring nationally distinguished speaker – Fred Smith (2010)
Tuition: Among lowest in the industry. Approximately 1/3 of the cost of other banking schools around the country.
Convenience: One-week resident session means employees spend less time away from the job. Centrally located for easy transportation access.
The Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking is a non-profit independent school created by and governed by a Board of Regents, whose members are executives from banks and other firms involved with the financial services industry.The mission of the School is to provide an adult learning experience for the career-oriented individual in commercial banking or a related financial services industry business.
