September 28, 2015
The University of Louisiana at Monroe announced a new Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
(PBC) program in Mortgage Analytics. The program, which was approved by the Louisiana
Board of Regents, was developed jointly by the ULM College of Business and Social
Sciences and Chase to meet specific talent gaps in the financial services industry.
This PBC evolved from discussions between ULM and Chase officials at its mortgage-processing
center in Monroe. They agreed that there is a growing need to offer opportunities
for students and other individuals looking to advance their careers. This program
will provide the tools needed to enhance student’s skills in analytics, a requirement
of many positions at Chase and other financial companies.
“Over the past year, we have worked closely with ULM to develop a program to enhance
the skills of people interested in the financial services industry,” said Tania Hilburn,
head of Chase’s Loan Administration Operations in Monroe. “This program will also
help us retain existing employees by providing them opportunities for career growth
and an educational pathway for future employees that will prepare them for in-demand
positions within our organization.”
Dr. Ron Berry, dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences added, “We look
forward to continuing our work with the leadership team at Chase and their employees
to implement this unique program. We also anticipate additional interest in the program
from non-Chase employees because of the demand for well-qualified employees in the
financial services industry.”
A PBC allows individuals who have earned a college degree to transition into a new
career field. The PBC in Mortgage Analytics consists of six courses including: Commercial
Law, Real Estate Law, Notarial Law, Business Analytics, Risk Management, and Performance
Management. Course content has been carefully selected to help prepare individuals
to gain a thorough understanding of the mortgage process and the data analysis associated
with the mortgage process.
Dr. Eric Pani, vice president of Academic Affairs echoed Berry’s sentiments; “This
program exemplifies two philosophies we have been implementing at ULM over the past
two years. First, collaboration leads to innovation. Second, universities can respond
to workforce needs with appropriate programs. Dean Berry and the faculty in the College
of Business and Social Sciences crossed disciplines and collaborated with Chase to
design an innovative program that will fill a need for educated professionals. I
want to congratulate all involved in this successful effort.”
ULM currently has several PBC programs that have allowed individuals to transition
into the high-demand fields of Accounting and Computer Information Systems.
Persons interested in finding out more information about all of the PBC programs are
encouraged to visit ulm.edu/certificates or email inquiries to askace@ulm.edu
