Maryland Banking School
August 4 - 8, 2025 | Hyattsville, MD
August 4 - 8, 2025 | Hyattsville, MD
For 50 years, the Maryland Banking School has provided the highest level of industry-specific education to bankers in Maryland. No comprehensive educational program does more to inform your bankers on the current state of Maryland's financial services industry and how to navigate themselves - and your bank - in the right direction.
The Maryland Banking School offers perspectives on forces that shape the financial services industry. Through an emphasis on developing leadership, managerial, and technical skills, and creating a resource network, students enhance their individual and corporate performance to thrive in the evolving financial services marketplace.
The Maryland Banking School offers perspectives on forces that shape the financial services industry. Through an emphasis on developing leadership, managerial, and technical skills, and creating a resource network, students enhance their individual and corporate performance to thrive in the evolving financial services marketplace.
Schedule
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Sunday, August 3, 2025
Optional arrival. Sunday night stay available for additional fee. Monday, August 4, 2025 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Classes (includes one hour break for lunch) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Classes Tuesday, August 5, 2025 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Classes (includes one hour break for lunch) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner |
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Classes (includes one hour break for lunch) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Classes Thursday, August 7, 2025 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Classes (includes one hour break for lunch) 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Student Night of Celebration and 50th Anniversary Alumni Homecoming Friday, August 8, 2025 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. BankExec Presentations 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Graduation 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Graduation Lunch *optional for First and Second Year students |
Curriculum
The school's curriculum emphasizes multi-discipline, hands-on experience that prepares students for situations they are likely to encounter in their own banks. The curriculum features courses centered around the following five knowledge bases:
- Technology and Bank Operations
- Leadership and Management
- Economics and Bank Financial Management
- Credit
- Sales and Marketing
Faculty
Our esteemed faculty is one of our greatest assets. Instructors include:
- Four faculty members from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking;
- A Federal Reserve Bank economist;
- Leading bank consultants specializing in profitability and performance;
- Several prestigious university faculty; and
- Veteran bankers
The Ideal Candidate
Most banking school students have been identified as future leaders within their institutions. The ideal Maryland Banking School candidates are bankers:
The typical student body is made up of branch managers, commercial lenders, operations personnel, compliance officers, tellers, security officers, and bank directors. It is also a great way for service providers who offer bank products to learn more about the banking industry.
- In middle-management looking to advance their banking career;
- Looking for formal banking education; and/or
- Looking to broaden their scope of expertise
The typical student body is made up of branch managers, commercial lenders, operations personnel, compliance officers, tellers, security officers, and bank directors. It is also a great way for service providers who offer bank products to learn more about the banking industry.
Location Information
College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Boulevard East
Hyattsville, MD 20783
3501 University Boulevard East
Hyattsville, MD 20783
2026 Program Information
We have an exciting announcement to share regarding the 2026 session. Based on recommendations, and with support from both the Virginia Bank School Trustees and the Maryland Banking School Board of Trustees, we will be combining the schools into one program. Much like Maryland’s school, Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management has a wonderful reputation and the combination of the two programs will allow us to create a best-in-class experience and provide students with the opportunity to learn alongside bankers from two states! More information will be provided during and after the 2025 resident session.
Registration
50th Anniversary Alumni Celebration
Maryland Banking School Class of 2025 invites all MBS graduates to an Alumni Homecoming to celebrate 50 years of Maryland Banking School! Please join the Maryland Banking School Board of Trustees, faculty, current students, and fellow alumni for this special event on Thursday, August 7.
Date: Thursday, August 7
Time: 6:00 - 11:00 pm
Location: College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Price: $50 (includes dinner and 2 drink tickets)
Want to Stay the Night? Discount hotel rates are available for the evening of August 7th if you wish to stay the night.
Click here to register for the Maryland Banking School 50th Anniversary Alumni Homecoming.
Date: Thursday, August 7
Time: 6:00 - 11:00 pm
Location: College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Price: $50 (includes dinner and 2 drink tickets)
Want to Stay the Night? Discount hotel rates are available for the evening of August 7th if you wish to stay the night.
Click here to register for the Maryland Banking School 50th Anniversary Alumni Homecoming.
If you have questions, please contact MBA's Head of Events & Membership Experience, Ann DeVilbiss, at 443-837-1606 for additional information.
