The SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU Cox (SWGSB) in Dallas recently announced its program schedule for 2026. Since 1957, SWGSB has been a leader in developing banking talent nationwide. Known for its rigorous curriculum and powerful professional network, SWGSB delivers immersive learning experiences that prepare financial services professionals to lead in an evolving industry.
“We have exciting plans for SWGSB in 2026,” says William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., president and CEO. “From our flagship graduate banking school that develops banking leaders over three consecutive summer sessions to our Commercial Lending School in partnership with Texas Bankers Association, and our bank director programs that take place on the Southern Methodist University campus and at exciting venues across the country, SWGSB programs strengthen careers, organizations and communities.”
SWGSB 2026 programs:
Assemblies for Bank Directors
SWGSB Assemblies for Bank Directors empower aspiring, new and experienced bank directors, as well as those in a financial institution’s C-suite, with knowledge and relationships to execute board duties with confidence. The next Assembly will be held September 3–6 at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Commercial Lending School
The SWGSB Commercial Lending School, in partnership with the Texas Bankers Association, is a program designed for both new and seasoned lending professionals that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in the highly competitive commercial lending space. The next session is set for April 26–May 1 at SMU Cox.
Graduate Banking School
The SWGSB Graduate Banking School prepares future banking leaders for greater responsibility with a cutting-edge curriculum, exceptional student-faculty ratio, networking, team building and unique hands-on learning found only at SWGSB. The program is completed over three consecutive summer sessions and includes intersession assignments after year one and year two. SWGSB’s next session is May 26–June 5 at SMU Cox.
National Certified Community Bank Director’s Program
SWGSB’s National Certified Community Bank Director’s Program (NCCBD) is a comprehensive curriculum offered on the SMU Cox campus designed for aspiring, new and experienced bank directors. The program addresses the foundations of bank directorship—from duties and responsibilities to board structures and processes. NCCBD certification focuses on what makes boards and directors effective, as well as what is expected by regulators, examiners and shareholders. Upon completion of the requirements, participants are awarded a certificate and can use the NCCBD designation. The next NCCBD three-day session is set for October 19–21 at SMU Cox.
Click here to learn more and register for SWGSB programs, or call 214/768-2991 for more information.
