Certificate in Insurance Technology and Analytics

The Graduate Certificate in Insurance Financial Data Science focuses on the analytical technologies applied to the analysis and provision of insurance. These technologies are becoming ever more important in the pricing and provision of insurance products. These technologies range from artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, Blockchains and Smart Contracts, and Cyber-Security. Students learn how to use these technologies to support the provision, design, and pricing of insurance products and services.

Course Requirements

Students interested in just the Graduate Certificate in Insurance Technology and Analytics enroll in the Master of Science in Financial Technology and Analytics program as a part-time student. However, they must identify their interest in this certificate in their application.

FTEC 6304 InsurTech Foundations and Applications
FTEC 6310 Financial Information and Analytics
FTEC 6324 Financial Applications of Machine Learning and AI in Insurance
FTEC 6340 Decentralized Insurance
FTEC 6V95 Special Topics in InsurTech and Analytics
FTEC 6V99 Special Topics in Financial Technology and Analytics

Certificate Requirements and Expectations

Students earn this certificate by working with the Program Director to develop an approved schedule of courses.
Students must complete the required courses with a 3.0 or greater grade point average.
Courses are offered in the evening or on weekends to accommodate working professionals.
Courses are typically offered in hybrid mode
Students must complete a boot camp before beginning the program.

Process – Application and Graduation

Students interested in the Graduate Certificate in Financial Data Science can enroll in the certificate program as a part-time student. They will need to have prior knowledge of accounting and finance. Students can develop this knowledge through approved coursework.

Students begin their program only in the Fall term. While students can be admitted anytime during the year, they only begin their studies in the Fall term after completing a boot camp in the summer.

For more information about the Jindal School Certificate process, please visit the JSOM Graduate Certificate Programs page.

No additional test scores are needed for non-degree applications.