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Overview

Are you aspiring to launch a career in financial services or deepen your current expertise? Our Certificate in Insurance Fundamentals offers a comprehensive foundation in core insurance principles and practices. This one-year, credit-bearing programme is designed for individuals at all stages—from industry newcomers to seasoned professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge.

Upon completion, participants will:

  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of fundamental insurance principles, risk management strategies, and financial planning techniques.
  • Exhibit a strong ethical foundation and a heightened awareness of sustainability issues within the insurance industry.
  • Communicate with clarity in terms of legal frameworks governing insurance contracts, agency relationships, and broader compliance requirements within financial institutions.
  • Develop strong customer relationship management skills, emphasizing the ability to understand and meet the needs of diverse clientele within the insurance context. This includes effective communication, problem-solving, and client-focused service delivery.
  • Embark on this journey to advance your career and make a significant impact in the financial services industry.

 

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Admission Requirements

Refer to general admission criteria for Undergraduate CET Modular Courses

 

 

Whom is this for?

This certificate is ideal for:

  • Aspiring insurance professionals seeking to enter the field with a strong foundation.
  • Current industry professionals looking to expand their knowledge and skills.
  • Individuals interested in gaining a deeper understanding of insurance for personal or professional reasons.

 

How to Apply?

Application Period for January Semester: October to mid-November
Application Period for July Semester: May to mid-June

To apply for courses, please click here.

Before submitting your application, you may wish to refer to our FAQ and application guide. If any queries, please contact us at +65 6248 0263 (8:30am to 5:30pm, Mon-Fri) or [email protected]

 

 

Programme Structure

To attain a Certificate in Insurance Fundamentals, individuals are required to complete 30 credit units (cu), with at least 10 cu from level 3 and above courses, which include:

  • 10 cu of compulsory courses
  • 20 cu of elective courses

 


Course TypeCourse NameCredit UnitsTimetable*Pre- requisite
CompulsoryPersonal Financial Planning (FIN379)56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm)FIN203 or FIN205 or ACC201 or ACC202
CompulsoryCompliance in Financial Institutions (GSP216)56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm) 
ElectiveAnalytics for Decision-Making (ANL203)56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm) 
Elective

Contract and Agency Law (BUS201)

56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm)
 
Elective

Sustainability, Ethics and Law (BUS308)

56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm)
 
Elective

Customer Relationship Management (BUS354)

56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm) 
Elective

Essentials of Financial Management (FIN203)

56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm) 
Elective

Financial Markets (FIN306)

56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm)FIN203 or FIN205 or ACC201 or ACC202
Elective

Smartphone Filmmaking for Meaningful Storytelling (FLM362)

56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm) 
Elective

Advance Care Planning and End-of-Life Issues (GER302)

56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm) 
Elective

Applied Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management (GSP215)

56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm) 
Elective

Marketing Management (MKT202)

56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm)
Elective

Consumer Behaviour (MKT351)

56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm)
Elective

Online Channel Creation & Management (MTD366)

56 days Weeknights (7pm-10pm)

*Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete this programme will be awarded a Certificate in Insurance Fundamentals by SUSS. With this Certificate, those who aspire to pursue a part-time degree with SUSS, including but not limited to Bachelor of Science in Finance or BSc Business, will be given a credit recognition of up to 30 credit units under the Minor in Insurance Fundamentals.

Upon completion of the required courses under the Certificate, you may click here to apply for the certificate. Please send the complete form to [email protected] by the submission cut-off date.

 

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