Stonier Graduate School of Banking Brochure by American Bankers Association

STONIER ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking

June 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12, 2014 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA abastonier.com

One of the great challenges today is to define the professional development and educational needs of our industry in order to

PREPARE OUR LEADERS OF TOMORROW

As the nation’s preeminent graduate school of banking, Stonier is known for innovation and leadership. Now partnering with the world-renowned Wharton School of Business, Stonier seamlessly integrates Wharton’s leadership courses, taught by its distinguished faculty. Most Stonier attendees enroll in the three-year course, consisting of week-long resident sessions held each June at the University of Pennsylvania. However, candidates who have completed an MBA or MS in finance from an AACSB-accredited school may apply for accelerated status, enabling them to complete their studies in two consecutive resident sessions. All Stonier graduates receive both a Stonier Diploma and a Wharton Leadership Certificate.

Exceptional Executive Education Taught by experts who are also practitioners in their field, the Stonier curriculum offers unparalleled learning opportunities, with an emphasis on strategic planning, financial management and leadership. Stonier’s affiliation with ABA, the foremost banking association in the United States, ensures that attendees are exposed to the latest emerging issues and regulations that continue to impact the industry. More than 30 elective courses enable attendees to meet their professional and developmental goals in a highly personalized fashion. A Year 1 team-based marketing simulation and Year 2 bank management simulation are key elements of the curriculum. Between Years 2 and 3, a high-impact Capstone Strategic Project offers further opportunity for development as participants undertake a project of potential significant value to their organization.

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“Stonier is an extraordinary program. The quality of the teaching staff is beyond excellent. The depth and quality of the materials being taught are the best you will find.” —Joseph Bergquist, Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager, The Victory Bank, Limerick, Pennsylvania

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To be the best, learn from the best.

“The ABA Stonier School of Banking gives me the tools I need to be a valuable, contributing member of management.” —Leane Cerven, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Peoples Bank SB, Munster, Indiana

The executive education program at Stonier is designed to enhance banking leaders’ ability to address the issues reshaping the competitive marketplace. Attendees are prepared for real-life situations within their own organization as they shape, implement and manage different initiatives. The rigorous program develops the skills for effectively addressing and handling high-level management issues, while preserving the integrity of how the business of banking is conducted.

Stellar Student Body

Industry-Leading Curriculum

To date, Stonier has educated more than 20,000 profession-

Attendees benefit from a thorough and rigorous curriculum

als, including some of the country’s most respected exec-

that encourages them to apply the skills and knowledge

utives. Most are vice presidents or senior vice presidents;

gained at Stonier to a major initiative within their own

one in five is an executive vice president, chairman or CEO.

organizations. They learn to develop strategies to be proac-

Attendees come from community and regional banks, money

tive in today’s competitive marketplace, improve the effec-

center banks and international financial institutions; 10 per-

tiveness of their internal working relationships, and hone

cent represent regulatory agencies.

their skills in all areas of banking.

Prestigious Faculty

Cutting-Edge Learning Environment

The school faculty includes many of the most important

A combination of lectures, group discussions, computer sim-

thinkers, practitioners and experts in the financial services

ulations, team activities, case studies and peer presentations

industry. They bring in-depth knowledge and experience

keeps this fast-paced program interesting and challenging.

in strategic planning, economics, financial management, change management and more. Leadership content is taught by members of the Wharton faculty.

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THE STONIER EXPERIENCE

The program is comprised of three one-week sessions, held over a three-year period. Extension work and projects round-out the curriculum. If applicants have an MBA or MS in Finance from an accredited institution, or are graduates of the ABA School of Bank Marketing & Management, they may attend and complete the program in two consecutive sessions instead

Launching the Leadership Experience (Year 1)

Becoming a Leader in the Organization (Year 3)

The first-year curriculum focuses on key aspects of strategy,

Ethical leadership and driving organizational change are the

planning, marketing and performance measurement. Attend-

third-year focus. Through case studies, role play and exten-

ees gain an enhanced appreciation of the drivers of success,

sive class discussion, attendees gain action-oriented tools

and learn how to leverage their organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competitive

and concepts to take back and apply in their organization,

strengths.

and are able to augment the core curriculum with elective courses. Participants also present summaries of their Cap-

Applying Leadership Skills to Team Performance and Risk Management (Year 2) The core of the second-year curriculum focuses on strategies for enhancing shareholder value and risk management. Participants assimilate the factors that affect the profitability and value of their organizations, and participate in an innovative bank management simulation, ABA BankExecâ&#x201E;˘. They also have the opportunity to choose from more than 30 elective courses.

stone Projects to a group of peers who provide feedback and share the benefits of their research and analysis.

About Electives The executive education curriculum includes an extensive menu of elective classes in Years 2 and 3. Students may select up to four elective courses annually to create an individualized course of study consistent with their professional development goals, particularly relevant to their career path, or especially valuable to their sponsoring institution.

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Fees

To be considered for enrollment in Stonier, applicants must

Fees include tuition, instructional materials and select

meet the following criteria:

meals, and are payable either by credit card or check.

• five years of financial services experience.

Payment will not be processed until an application has been

• knowledge in at least three of the following: financial

accepted. Please make checks payable to ABA.

statement analysis, bank operations, credit administration, accounting and economics. • employee of a bank, holding company or financial services organization; managerial personnel at a federal or state agency; or senior manager at a firm