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ABA
Graduate Commercial Lending School
in association with
Southwestern Graduate School of Banking
April 22-27, 2012• Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Make the
transition from Lender to Leader by attending this program.
Enrollment is limited. Applications
are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Previous schools have
reached capacity, so reserve your seat early.
How does the ever-changing economy affect your bank? What is your bank's
strategy for setting risk? Interested in learning leadership's motives
behind their policies?
Managing your bank's loan portfolio is becoming ever
more challenging. Increased competition from new players, the growth of
e-commerce, ever-changing regulations and rising risks are only a few of
the factors your lending officers must face.
Curriculum
Overview
The ABA Graduate Commercial Lending School takes a
leadership approach to examining the advanced issues that lenders face
each day. Whether it be the portfolio management or leadership skills
that you wish to enhance, you will find it here in our 6-day intensive
program. The School continually updates its curriculum to keep pace with
changes within the lending field. Our graduate level curriculum includes
topics such as: Banking and the Economy, Credit Risk Management, Problem
Loan Management, Global Debt & Contingent Liability Analysis, and
Portfolio Stress Testing, as well as Comprehensive Case Studies and much
more. View
complete curriculum.
Who
Should Attend
The ABA Graduate Commercial Lending School is for
lenders with 5 or more years commercial lending experience and
with management responsibilities.
- Lending Officers
- Credit Managers
- Loan Review Officers
- Graduates of the ABA National Commercial Lending
School
NOTE:
Those enrolling in the ABA Commercial Lending Schools are assumed to
enter the school having a familiarity with and an understanding of the
following:
*Contents of the balance sheet and the operating statement;
*Auditor's reports;
*Ratio analysis;
*Cash flow statements;
*Working Capital; and
*Commercial Collateral.
If you would like a refresher in any or all of these topics, consider
enrolling in the Financial Statement Analysis workshop
scheduled on the weekend before the school.
Schedule
Registration for the Graduate Commercial Lending
School is on Sunday 4/22 from 1-2 pm with class immediately
following. The last class ends at 12 noon on Friday, 4/27. Attendance at
all classes is required for graduation.
Housing
Accommodations are not included in your tuition, and
are your responsibility. Discounted accommodation rates of $117/night
(+tax) for single occupancy per night are available at the Radisson
Hotel Central Dallas by calling 214-750-6060. Shuttle service is
provided between the Radisson and the SMU campus. When making
reservations, mention that you are attending the ABA Commercial Lending
School to receive the discounted rate. Hotel reservations must be made
at least one month in advance to ensure receipt of the discount.
Detailed accommodation and meal information will be provided in your
acceptance package.
Tuition
Fees
ABA Member - $2,195;
Non Member - $3,195
Fees include tuition, most meals, instructional
materials, and certificate of completion.
Team Discount
Send a team of two or more employees and take advantage of the following
team discounts:
- 2-3 attendees receive a 5% tuition discount
- 4-10 attendees receive a 10% tuition discount
- 11+ attendees receive a 15% tuition discount
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More Information
Additional
Information
ICB CLBB Professional Certification Exam
At the end of the school, ABA is offering you the optional
opportunity to take the Certified Lender Business Banker (CLBB)
professional certification exam. ABA Commercial Lending Schools address
the critical knowledge areas assessed by the CLBB examination, but both
ABA and the ICB emphasize that completion of this school alone does not
guarantee CLBB examination success. Professional experience and
application of the knowledge are important factors as well. For more
information on the CLBB certification and exam, and how it fits in with
your professional development goals, please contact the Institute
of Certified Bankers at 1-800-BANKERS or visit
their website.
| What our attendees are
saying... |
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"The ABA Graduate Commercial Lending
School boosted my confidence level as a commercial banking
professional. Not only was I able to compare best practices with
fellow bankers from across the nation, but I received top-notch
instruction from leading professionals (both academic and
practitioners) in the field. Having the opportunity to sit
for the Certified Lender Business Banker designation was a
real plus!"
-- Darren C. Patterson, Commercial Credit Analyst, Springs
Valley Bank and Trust
"The ABA Graduate Commercial Lending
School made for a fast paced and challenging week. The
instructors were thought provoking and class participation
insightful. The courses were structured to meet the current
economic conditions."
-- John D. Wellington, Senior Vice President, Bank 10
"The range of topics discussed at the
School were very advantageous and directly related to the
current banking climate. The speakers did a great job of
presenting the material and I'd definitely recommend the
School."
--Blake Holzhauer, Senior Credit Officer, Simmons First Bank of
Searcy
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