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Banking (BBA)

A career in Banking is money!

Prepare for a career in the banking and financial services industry—where expertise meets opportunity.

Where It Is Offered
Commerce
Duration 4 years
Total Credit Hours 120 credit hours

Invest in Your Career with a Degree in Banking

Prepare to excel in the ever-evolving financial sector with a solid foundation, expert guidance, and access to certifications and continuous education across vast banking specialties.

Through case studies and experiential learning, this program helps you gain insights from historical events that have shaped today's financial institutions. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with the systems, policies and procedures used by these institutions. Your educational journey with us is meticulously crafted to foster theoretical understanding and practical proficiency, ensuring you are well-prepared to thrive in the dynamic banking field.

Nationally-Ranked Affordable Programs

The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.

  • 66th for Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs
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COB Benefits IMA Accounting and Finance

The East Texas A&M Business Advantage

Here you will gain the knowledge, confidence and the practical tools you need to become a professional, ready to compete in the marketplace.

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AACSB

Accredited

Earn a valuable degree from a fully accredited business program. Since 1976, the College of Business has held this prestigious designation making it one of roughly 800 institutions to hold such a distinction worldwide.

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Endorsed by the IMA

Our Department of Accounting and Finance is endorsed by the Institute for Management Accountants, which means our programs adequately prepare students to take the Certified Management Accountant certification exam.

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Student Experience

World-class Faculty

Engage with exceptional faculty who are both significant scholars and industry leaders that provide you with personalized attention. Renowned for their research and enterprising spirit, learn from the best to be the best with industry insights they provide.

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Career Services

Your Future

Explore careers and develop a plan as you meet one-on-one with our career coaches. Our team will help you curate your resume and cover letters, prep you with mock interviews, provide you with professional headshots, and offer you employment opportunities and access to network with some of the largest companies across several industries.

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Scholarships

Funding Your Future

Committed to investing in our students’ futures, our programs are not only affordable but of great value. In addition to the scholarships available from East Texas A&M, the College of Business offers scholarships specifically for business students.

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Well-Rounded

Global Exposure

Students will develop, apply and hone evolving skills to ensure their success here in Texas and abroad.

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Hear it from our partners

I cannot imagine a career more gratifying than that of a community banker. Every day I get to participate in making dreams become reality whether it is financing someone's first car, their home, starting a business or building a future. We make things happen.
H. Gregory Wilson
President & CEO of Lamar National Bank
My absolute favorite thing about being a community banker is that I am able to apply what I learned in my M.B.A. from Texas A&M University-Commerce in my job every single day, specifically in working with and mentoring other bankers and professionals to become the best versions of themselves.
Chad Elledge
Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer, Texas Heritage National Bank
Being a community banker provides me the opportunity to work with a team of who have varying talents and areas of expertise. It is extremely rewarding to know our team makes a positive impact on the economic strength of our community while developing strong relationships and sharing in dreams and successes.
Sheila Donnelly
President, American National Bank of Mt. Pleasant
For more than 25 years, I have called community banking my job. It is more than a career. The spirit of each community in which we work believes in, relies on and supports its community bank. We get to share in realizing dreams of the communities and the people who call it home. For more than a century, community banking has led the way to growth through hard times and through great times remaining committed to our customers.
Craig Roberts
Executive VP/Chief Deposit and Retail Officer, Guaranty Bank & Trust of Mt. Pleasant, TX
What an amazing career. Being a banker allows you to have a direct impact on the financial success of individuals and businesses in your community.
Jeff Nutt
Regional Market President, Farmers Bank & Trust
Community banking has allowed me to maintain a healthy work-life balance while advancing professionally, to connect with my community through service organizations and to help my community achieve their financial goals. Those with a B.B.A. in Banking will have a head start not only after graduation, but throughout their career.
Laura Ponder
Chief Operating Officer, Commercial National Bank
A career in community banking has been more rewarding professionally and personally than I could have ever imagined. I can say with conviction that if you have a passion for people, good work ethic, a desire to learn and a degree in Banking from TAMUC, you can go a long way in reaching your professional goals in life.
John Ory
SEVP, COO & Advisory Director, Austin Bank

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

A degree in banking will offer you the opportunity to:

  • Be competitive in the East Texas banking job market straight out of college
  • Position yourself for career growth once on board with an in-depth knowledge of the different areas of a bank
  • Establish a network of industry leaders
  • Become a key contributor to the financial success of the communities you know and love

Minors

What You can Learn

In our undergraduate banking program, you will be introduced to the core principles and foundations of banking through challenging, fast-paced coursework and collaboration with accomplished peers.

Here are some of the skills you can learn through this program:

  • Community Banking Operations
  • Retail Banking
  • Branch Banking Management
  • Agricultural Lending
  • Deposit, Loan, IT, Marketing and Human Resources Operations
  • Treasury Management Services
  • Wealth Management and Trust Services
  • Accounting and Funds Management
  • Enterprise Risk Management including Compliance, Audit, Fraud, Security, Privacy, Operational Risk and Credit Risk
  • Financial Services Leadership
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Course Delivery and Resources

This program is offered through face-to-face, in-person courses with guest lectures from industry experts and community bank leaders. Classes provide opportunities to visit the financial institutions that make up the East Texas banking Industry and opportunities for practical hands-on experience with operational banking systems. All of our programs are designed to be flexible to meet the ever-changing needs of our students and our financial institution partners.

Undergraduate Program Costs

Program Costs

Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.

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  • Commerce, TX 75429-3011

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