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ABA Bank Management Simulation

BankExec®

Reinforce Financial Management Skills with This Unique Simulation Program

BankExec® is ABA’s proprietary software that allows participants to virtually run a mid-sized commercial bank. BankExec® is based on the legacy BankSim® software and has been used to educate students since 1975. Exercises in asset/liability management, capital planning, gap analysis, accounting and taxes, marketing and resource allocation, forecasting and planning, economics, and the pricing of bank services, are reinforced by "what-if" scenarios that demonstrate the impact to the balance sheet of management's decisions. BankExec® provides a bigger picture of the bank by having teams work together to:

  • Run a virtual bank in a changing economic and regulatory environment
  • Test pricing and funding decisions to see their impact on key indicators like net interest margin and stock price
  • Learn how balance sheet structure influences profitability, including net interest margin and stock price
  • See how decisions made in one area of the bank affect others

BankExec® is an integral part of the curriculum at the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and many state bankers association schools. It is the core of the Business of Banking in-bank program. 

BankExec® is Internet-based and will run on any internet-ready device.

BankExec® is used by colleges and universities across the United States and around the world to enhance banking, finance, and business curricula through experiential learning.

This comprehensive banking simulation program allows students to apply classroom concepts in a realistic, hands-on environment by managing a virtual commercial bank and making strategic financial decisions. Whether incorporated into undergraduate or graduate courses, BankExec® provides an engaging way to prepare students for real-world careers in financial services.

Contact us at bxsupport@aba.com to discuss how BankExec® can enhance your curriculum.

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In order to complete your class assignment, you must register on ABA.com and pay the $75 user fee for access to the ABA BankExec simulation.

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