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The specific curriculum for each year is as follows:
*Course descriptions and a list of faculty members may be found on the GBA website in January 2016.
Bank Management Simulation The Bank Management Simulation takes place in the third year of the program. This phase of the school allows students the opportunity to make decisions as senior officers of a bank. Working in teams, participants make operating, lending and pricing decisions that influence bank profitability and bank stock price. The computer model allows students to make decisions, to receive quick feedback on the effectiveness of their decisions, and then to make new decisions which adjust bank operations to compensate for a large number of internal and external forces including competition, the economy, and regulatory constraints. As in the real world, good decisions lead to improved profits and higher stock prices, and bad decisions generate reduced earnings and share prices.
Graduate of Distinction and Honor Graduates In an effort to encourage exceptional performance, graduates who rank in the top 10 percent of their class are considered for the award of Honor Graduate. This selection is based on a three-year history of demonstrated leadership within the class, exam and home study assignment grades, and Third Year Bank Simulation performance. One Graduate of Distinction is selected by the school’s Board of Directors from within this group of Honor Graduates. To be eligible, all home study assignments must be submitted in a timely manner. The Graduate of Distinction is announced at graduation and receives a first year scholarship to the Graduate School of Banking at LSU.
Continuing Education Units Graduates qualify for 85 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit in the area of Business Management and Organization. No advanced preparation required for this program. In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour. For more information regarding administrative policies or complaints, please contact our offices at 404.420.2024.
Georgia Bankers Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be
submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org
GBA Contacts
First Year Curriculum Bank Financial Analysis Hot Trends in Retail Banking Strategic Thinking Principles of Lending Business Lending History of Economics Bank Technology Trends HR Legal Issues / Ethnic Diversity Consumer Behavior Social Media Federal Reserve Explained Compliance Management Employee Development Coaching and Counseling Asset / Liability Management I Government Relations SBA Lending Overview Strategic Issues Your Role as a Community Leader
Second Year Curriculum Employment Law Intro to Appraisals Valuations: Current Environment & Case Studies Investments 101 Bank Security / Identify Theft Secured Transaction Law Bankruptcy Law Credit Policies and Procedures Day in the Life of a Bank CEO Risk Management Mortgage Lending in Commercial Banks Conflict Management / Negotiation Skills Asset / Liability Management II Sales Development Financial Statement Analysis Cash Flow Lending (a case study) Bank Liquidity and Capital Planning Leadership in Times of Change
Third Year Curriculum Bank Management Simulation, Decisions, and Team Presentations Investments Review Economic Principles CEO Panel Discussion Asset / Liability Management III Bank Performance Analysis Strategic Planning Management Simulation Communication Styles Presentation Skills Creating a Culture of Ethics
Kathy Friestad Professional Development Manager 404.420.2024 [email protected]
Alison Moreau
Professional Development Coordinator 404.420.2034 [email protected]
May 3 - 8, 2015 The UGA Hotel and Conference Center
Athens www.gabankers.com
May 1 - 6, 2016
The UGA Hotel and Conference Center
Athens
G E O R G I A B A N K E R S A S S O C I A T I O N 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1050 | Atlanta, Georgia 30303 | 404.522.1501
G E O R G I A B A N K E R S A S S O C I A T I O N 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1050 | Atlanta, Georgia 30303 | 404.522.1501
2016 Georgia Banking School May 1 - 6, 2016
The UGA Hotel and Conference Center at the Georgia Center Athens
Georgia Banking School Purpose and Philosophy The Georgia Banking School, a unique growth opportunity for qualified, highly-motivated bankers, is a challenging educational experience that demands full personal commitment. Since 1961, the GBA-sponsored Georgia Banking School has been a highly-effective resource for developing the leadership talents of Georgia bankers. The school’s mission is to prepare first- and mid-level managers to effectively and profitably serve the public by: Developing a thorough understanding of banking, focusing on the key functions of banking, their interrelationships and their
determinants of profitability Developing analytical skills, management techniques Creating an awareness of the banking environment and the role of commercial lending in the industry. Brannen Smith, Vice President, Commercial Banker, Sea Island Bank a division of Synovus, Statesboro, and the Class of 2015 Graduate of Distinction, describes his Georgia Banking School experience this way: “Not only does the Georgia Banking School provide you with exposure to all aspects of banking over your three year course of study, you also meet bankers from across the Georgia banking footprint that can offer different perspectives on banking and who also become excellent friends for years to come. The school provides you with an opportunity to step into the world of senior management and allows you access to insights into strategic decision-making for banks. The third year Bank Simulation program gives students a very real insight into bank functionality and how the outside environment can affect decision-making for banks; it also provides students with the opportunity to step into the roles of senior management within a team structure and learn to work together to grow their banks and face the very real challenges of this industry. I highly recommend the Georgia Banking School to anyone who is looking to further his or her knowledge within banking and looking to form meaningful, professional relationships with other Georgia bankers.”
2016 School Dates The 2016 school session is Sunday, May 1, through Friday, May 6, 2016. Classes are held at the UGA Hotel and Conference Center at the Georgia Center, where students are also housed, on the beautiful campus of the University of Georgia in Athens.
Admission Requirements For admission, a student must meet all of the following requirements:
Be employed as an officer or key staff member of a bank operating in Georgia Have a college degree and two years banking experience, or a high school diploma and five years banking experience Have successfully completed AIB courses in Principles of Banking and Accounting, or equivalent course work,
or demonstrated knowledge of these disciplines Be recommended by the bank’s CEO or senior management.
2016 Georgia Banking School Board of Directors
Application Process
Applicants may register online at www.gabankers.com or by mail using the enclosed application. Tuition payment may be paid by check or by bank invoice. Applications must be submitted by March 23, 2016, to guarantee a hotel room. Applications submitted between March 24 and the application deadline of April 15 are welcome, but we cannot guarantee a hotel room. Tuition must be paid in full by April 15.
Tuition Inclusions and Housing Yearly tuition for GBA members is $1,875. First Year applicants may register and pay by Jan. 29, 2016 and receive the early bird price of $1,750. Tuition includes: All instruction; supplemental materials; double occupancy accommodations for Sunday-Thursday nights at the UGA Hotel; daily breakfast and lunch; Welcome BBQ on Sunday, May 1; and daily refreshment breaks. Students may request a private (single) room for a $375 flat surcharge. All hotel rooms include: TV; wi-fi; microwave; refrigerator; in-room safe; coffee maker; hairdryer; full-size iron and ironing board; and overnight parking in the conference center parking deck with in and out privileges. Students changing room types onsite will be
responsible for any increase in room charges resulting from this change.
Tuition Cancellation and Refund Policy
Graduation Requirements / Exams Completion of the Georgia Banking School program is based on satisfactory attendance and performance in all scheduled classes and lectures, preparation of all assigned work, and satisfactory completion of all home study assignments. Third Year students who successfully complete the course of study will be awarded diplomas, which are issued jointly by GBA and the University of Georgia. Graduation exercises will be held on Friday, May 6.
Home Study Assignments Rising Second and Rising Third Year students do five home study assignments. The typical assignment includes reading and analyzing one or two cases that reinforce concepts learned during the on-campus sessions and give students a heavy dose of hands-on analysis of real-world banking situations. Completion of the home study cases is required for graduation. Students use a web-based system to submit assignments, as well as to email fellow students, consult with their grader, and receive grades and comments.
Faculty Faculty is comprised of experienced bankers, UGA faculty members, regulatory officials, attorneys and others with expertise in their subject areas and proven ability to teach other professionals. Many of the approximately 40 faculty members have been associated with the school for many years. Faculty and courses are critically evaluated by class facilitators, students and school administrators to ensure that students receive the highest quality and most current curricula available.
Curriculum The Georgia Banking School curriculum is designed to provide students with the following skills and knowledge:
Specific skills to manage in the functional areas of banking An understanding of how banks fit within the financial services industry Community banking sales and business development strategies and community economic development programs Ability to solve problems, work in teams, and make decisions in a managerial setting Exposure to the increasingly complex and important areas of legal and regulatory issues including CRA issues, legal environment
and bankruptcy issues, and the role of the Federal Reserve.
Darron Burnette, Board Director Sea Island Bank, a division of Synovus, Statesboro 912.489.9209 [email protected] Dawn Griffin Liberty First Bank, Monroe 770.207.3007 [email protected]
Walker Jordan Bank of Monticello 706.468.6418 [email protected] Joe Nemetz First American Bank & Trust, Athens 706.354.5033 [email protected]
Steven Sanders Sea Island Bank, a division of Synovus, Statesboro 912.489.9254 [email protected] Brannen Smith Sea Island Bank, a division of Synovus, Statesboro 912.489.9298 [email protected]
Scott Swafford United Bank, Barnesville 706.646.7360 [email protected] Ernie Swift 404.459.0678 [email protected]
Cancellation Notice Received: Refund Allowed:
March 2, 2016, and earlier 100%
March 3 - April 1, 2016 50%
April 2 – April 15, 2016 25%
April 16 - No-Show on May 1, 2016 0%