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The Mississippi School of Banking, established in 1970 by the Mississippi Bankers Association, provides the practicing banker an integrated and complete set of usable courses covering all aspects of banking, as well as overall bank management.  The School fosters academic and social interactions with fellow bankers conducive to joint bank problem solving at the School and later in the workplace. The curriculum is designed as a stepping stone to graduate banking schools.

Benefits: Senior bankers in Mississippi recognize the Mississippi School of Banking for the quality of its graduates. This program assists practicing bankers’ advancement in their careers by improving their abilities and expanding their horizons.  Graduates of the school are successful because they receive: (1) Instruction from qualified faculty selected for their banking experience, knowledge, and delivery style, (2) Mississippi-based cases on current banking problems and solutions, (3) Proven, professionally-coached bank management simulation, and (4) Informal opportunities to exchange ideas and build relationships with other aspiring bankers.

Eligibility & Admission:   To be admitted as a first-year student, an applicant must be: (1) Employed at a commercial or savings bank, savings and loan association, or bank regulatory agency, (2) A high school graduate, (3) Twenty-one years of age when classes begin, and (4) Approved by a senior officer of his or her institution.  Applicants are accepted until the first-year class is filled. Preference is given to Mississippi Bankers Association member institutions.