Commercial Banking Program
Mays’ undergraduates have an opportunity to enhance their degrees by participating in our High Impact Courses. The Commercial Banking Program (CBP) at Mays Business School, a flagship internship program in the Department of Finance, is designed to equip students with the best practices for a career in commercial banking.
Program Overview
Students must apply and be accepted to program to begin the coursework. All program requirements must be completed prior to graduation.
Summary
Credit Hours: 12 (CB) or 15 (CBS), MFM 36
Eligible Applicants: Finance Majors, receive a Certificate in Commercial Banking Services (CB) all other majors receive a Certificate in Banking Services (CBS) or MFM
Application Details
Prior to admission, all Commercial Banking Program (CBP) applicants will interview for a potential internship placement with a Commercial Banking Program board member bank. Only the students who are selected for internships will be accepted into the program. The selection criteria are at the sole discretion of Commercial Banking Program member banks.
- Professional and completed resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Required essay (limit 2 pages)
- Minimum GPA 3.0 required
- If your GPA is minimally below 3.0 (e.g., 2.9, 2.8, do not let this deter you! We will consider your application for admission)
- Mays students must currently be enrolled in or have already completed FINC 341 before applying. Prospective MFM-CBP students can meet with Barbara Musgrove to discuss the program.
- Attend Commercial Banking Program Fall Career Fair September 26th from 6-8 pm at the MSC
- Attend Mandatory Internship Interviews – Students will be contacted by banks October 16-November 3, 2024
How To Apply
Applications Are Open
Early Application Deadline for Class 15: April 5, 2025
Fall Deadline for Class 15: September 30, 2025
Final Deadline for Class 15: November 29, 2025
Program Coursework
The banking program is a partnership between Texas A&M University and member banks of the Advisory Board of Directors. Established in 2011, there are over 40 member banks involved in the governance of the program that work closely with students and faculty. Bankers are integrally involved in all aspects of the program, including admissions, classroom teaching, fundraising, mentoring, special activities, field trips and more. Due to the active involvement of member bankers, students gain a balance of academic and professional industry training to place them on the path of success in banking careers.
Courses
FINC 463/633* – Seminar in Commercial Banking ( major elective, 3 credit hours) Fall Only
FINC 462/643 – Commercial Bank Management (major elective, 3 credit hours) Spring Only
FINC 464/634* – Commercial Credit Analysis (major elective, 3 credit hours) Spring only
MKTG 337/637 – Marketing Financial Products & Services (major elective, 3 credit hours) Spring Only
FINC 484 – Internship (BBA Finance, general elective, 0-3 credit hours) Summer Only, offered in residence with a member bank.
FINC 684 – Internship Summer only, offered in residence with a member bank. Master-level students.
Advising
The Undergraduate Advising Office (UAO) provides services to all Mays Business School undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor.
Department
The Adam C. Sinn ’00 Department of Finance
As one of the country’s top finance departments, our goal is to provide students with the theoretical and empirical tools necessary to achieve high levels of expertise in all areas of finance. Our graduates are well prepared to work in both private and public sectors.
Get prepared for the exciting world of Finance. From Wall Street to Main Street, our programs and strong corporate relationships will provide you with knowledge, skills, and experience for a successful career. Join one of our many programs and become an exceptional candidate, highly sought after by a wide range of firms nationwide.
Learn About Program
The Commercial Banking Program is designed to equip students with best practices for a career in commercial banking. Students are given a rich education that includes hands-on industry experience, valuable networking and mentoring with professionals in the field, and top tier, specially designed coursework tailored by bankers, for bankers.
