General Banking Diploma

ABA's research, conducted with bankers representing a cross-section of professional specializations, suggests that a solid grounding in banking fundamentals is an indispensable element of professional success. In part, this explains why the AIB General Banking Diploma has been the most popular and widely recognized AIB diploma for individuals new to the banking industry.

The curriculum of this diploma centers on banking essentials, such as the role of banking in the US economy and the purpose of specific banking functions. Courses in accounting and economics provide the foundation for an understanding of banking. Legal and regulatory issues and compliance matters, as well as marketing fundamentals are addressed through specific course work. In addition, training in identifying and resolving ethical issues, which may surface during the course of day-to-day business, is part of the overall program.

Required Courses: Students must complete the following courses. Those titles with an asterisk (*) may be met by transfer credit from an accredited college or university. Each course transferred must be taken for a minimum of 3 credits.
Courses (click on the link for the course description):

ELECTIVES: You must complete 6 elective credits. At least 3 credits must be AIB courses; the other 3 may be from college courses that are equivalent to courses in the AIB curriculum.

AIB Diploma Code: 07