Commercial Banking Program
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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 Adam C. Sinn ’00 Department of Finance, is designed to equip students with the best practices for a career in commercial banking.
CBP Masters of Finance Management (MFM):CBP offers a master’s degree track for students completing 36 credit hours in specific finance classes. Students of all majors have the ability to apply for the MFM.
Program Overview
How to Apply
Applications are Open
Fall Deadline for Class 16: Sept. 30, 2026
Final Deadline for Class 16: Nov. 29, 2026
Early Application Deadline for Class 17: April 5, 2027
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Certificate Students:
Credit Hours: 12 (CB) or 15 (CBS)
Eligible Applicants: Finance Majors receive a Certificate in Commercial Banking
CBP Master of Finance Management Students:
Credit Hours: 36
Eligible Applicants: All Mays Business School Majors may apply to receive a Certificate in Commercial Banking.
Students must apply and be accepted to program to begin the coursework. All program requirements must be completed prior to graduation.
Application Details
Mays students must currently be enrolled in or have already completed FINC 341 before applying. *may be able to take following application.
Additionally, applicants must submit:
- Professional and completed resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Required essay (limit two pages)
- Cumulative GPA (preference given to students with a 3.0 or higher*)
*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.
Prior to admission, all Commercial Banking Program (CBP) applicants will interview for a potential internship placement with a Commercial Banking Program board member bank.
Prospective MFM-CBP students can meet with Barbara Musgrove to discuss the program.
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Each certificate program requires a set of courses to complete. Review each of the requirements and be sure to talk to the program office about earning a certificate.
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 50 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.
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Adam C. Sinn ’00 Department of Finance
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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.
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