Description

The New England School for Financial Studies provides banking professionals with the tools they need to manage effectively in today’s changing industry. An intensive two-year program of studies broadens the skills of supervisory personnel and trains them to make decisions that promote the profitability of the bank as a whole. As of last year, the school has graduated more than 3,950 bankers.

Two one-week resident sessions provide students with 135 hours of classroom instruction conducted by distinguished faculty members chosen for their expertise in both the academic and business worlds. Classes combine lectures with case studies to actively involve participants in the process of research, analysis and creative planning. 

Between sessions, students complete five independent study projects that focus on their bank and build on the first week’s instruction to prepare them for more advanced training during the second year resident session. The course culminates in a comprehensive computerized simulation that challenges students to assume senior management responsibilities.

Students will be evaluated on their knowledge of BankExec, strategic planning exercises and presentations. Each segment is appropriately-weighted and scored as part of the final grade. By graduation, students are better prepared to contribute to their bank’s overall operations and participate in profitable decision making.

Criteria for Acceptance and Admission

Eligible applicants should hold supervisory positions at a financial institution and demonstrate the ability to take on greater responsibility within their organization. The New England School for Financial Studies is designed for staff officers, branch managers, department heads, loan officers, and other key personnel.

Please complete and mail the application by March 22, 2024, along with a letter of recommendation from the bank’s endorsing officer (CEO or applicant’s supervisor). For further information, please contact Meghan McCarthy at 617-502-3807; or mmccarthy@massbankers.org.

COMPLETE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

Sponsored by:
Maine Bankers Association
Massachusetts Bankers Association
New Hampshire Bankers Association
Rhode Island Bankers Association
Vermont Bankers Association