UC Clermont

Insurance & Finance Management :

Minors and Certificates

Why study Insurance & Finance Management : ?

Unlock Your Financial Future with UC Clermont's 24 Credit Hour Certificate in Insurance and Finance Management

Are you ready to take your career in finance and insurance to the next level? UC Clermont College offers a comprehensive 24-credit-hour Certificate in Insurance and Finance Management that will empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the dynamic world of finance, insurance, and risk assessment. Whether you seek to advance your career or lay the foundation for further education, this certificate program is your key to success.

Program Highlights:

  • Specialized Knowledge: Gain in-depth insights into insurance operations, risk assessment, liability, commercial finance, and personal finance. Our program equips you with practical, real-world skills that are highly valued by employers in the financial industry.

  • Flexible Schedule: Designed with working professionals in mind, this certificate program offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate your busy life. Take courses online, allowing you to balance work, family, and education.

  • Pathway to an Associate's Degree: This certificate program also serves as an excellent stepping stone for those who wish to pursue an Associate's Degree in Financial Management Technology, also offered by UC Clermont College. This means that your educational journey can continue seamlessly to higher levels of expertise and qualifications.

Why Choose UC Clermont College?

  • Expert Faculty: Learn from experienced professionals and dedicated faculty members committed to your success. Our instructors bring their industry expertise into the classroom, ensuring that you receive the most relevant and up-to-date education.

  • Affordable Education: UC Clermont College is committed to providing high-quality education at an affordable cost. Explore financial aid and scholarship opportunities to support your academic journey.

Admission Requirements

This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.

As a first-year student, you will need to take an English and mathematics placement test if you have not obtained the minimum ACT/SAT score required for exemption. These tests do not affect your admission; however, the results are essential for your proper placement in classes. You must complete placement tests before you register for English or mathematics courses. All placement tests are given free of charge.

Recognizing that digital literacy is essential to be successful in this online program, UC Clermont recommends that incoming students own a computer or laptop that meets the minimum system requirements for software used in the curriculum. This requirement will help ensure that all students have access to the college’s digital resources at home or on campus.  Recommendations are listed here.

Graduates of this program find rewarding careers in insurance agencies, financial planning, risk management, and other areas of the financial services sector. The demand for skilled professionals in these fields is steadily increasing.

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Academic advising is an essential part of your educational experience. 

We are committed to providing advice and assistance throughout your academic journey. You and your advisor work together to create an academic plan based on your goals.

Questions? Email us at clermont.advising@uc.edu or call 513-558-8317 to schedule an appointment.

UC Clermont students have access to free tutoring and academic support services through the Learning Commons. The Learning Commons provides centralized academic support for all University of Cincinnati students by bringing together faculty, best practices in teaching and learning, and hundreds of outstanding peer educators to create flexible academic success programming. Free services available to UC Clermont students include group review sessions, success skills workshops, and tutoring in writing, math, science, and more. Services are available on campus or virtually. Visit the Learning Commons webpage for more information or schedule an appointment.


Academic Writing Center (AWC) – The Academic Writing Center (AWC) offers tutoring for all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to incorporating research. The AWC is not course-specific and can help with discipline-specific documents, as well as non-course-based writing. To make an appointment, click here or stop by the Front Desk on the first floor of the Fred Marcotte Library.

Group Review Sessions (GRS) – Group Review Sessions (GRS) are small study groups, led by a peer leader, that meet to review content that is covered in course-supported lectures each week. Find the list of supported courses on the Learning Commons website.

Drop-In Study Tables:  Drop-in study tables are small group tutoring tables based on your course where you can collaborate with fellow students and learn from your table leader. No appointments needed! All drop-in study tables are in-person in the Learning Commons on the 1st floor of the Fred Marcotte Library in Jones 120. You can view the up-to-date study table schedule on the Learning Commons website.

Peer Tutoring – Peer tutoring sessions are one-on-one with a subject-specific tutor to answer questions and help you master content in more than 200 undergraduate courses, including subjects such as math, science, languages, and business. Schedule appointments up to 7 days in advance for one-hour, 90-minute,e or two-hour sessions. If you notice your desired course is not offered, please let us know

Canvas Navigator Workshop – Designed to help students who are new to college and need help navigating their coursework online. The workshop shows students how to access their course materials, publisher homework, quizzes, textbooks, academic services like tutoring, and more. Students who attend this workshop can expect to gain clarity on what they need to do on a weekly basis to stay on track with their coursework throughout the semester, which helps students stay motivated, leading to greater confidence and success in their courses.  Visit

Math Placement Test Workshop – Offered to prospective and current UC students who want to brush up on their math skills before taking the Math Placement Test. A UC Clermont professional tutor leads the free synchronous online workshop. The three-week workshop series is offered monthly except in January. It is recommended that students sign up for all three weeks to get the maximum benefit from these workshops.

Math for Science Students Workshop – Designed for students enrolled in entry-level biology and chemistry courses, these workshops cover foundational math concepts that students need to succeed in their science courses. A UC Clermont tutor leads the synchronous online workshops. The workshop repeats each week, starting the week before classes begin and continuing through week 3 of the semester.

In order to graduate from UC Clermont, a student must:

  • Complete all required course work and program requirements.
  • Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average.
  • Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
  • File formal application for the degree by the posted semester of graduation deadline.

We accept transfer applications all year long and you may start any semester, provided your transcripts arrive in time to be evaluated before the start of the semester you wish to attend.

If you have not taken college-level mathematics or English, you will need to take the placement test.

Other UC students may transfer into UC Clermont College by completing the application for change in college and program form. You are urged to see your advisor before transferring into a different major to minimize any impact on your degree progress and to verify that you have met all pre-requisites.

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Application Deadlines

For specific deadline information, visit the Admissions webpage.

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Contact Information

Enrollment Services
University of Cincinnati Online
57 West Daniels Street
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513) 556-7900
onlinerecruitment@uc.edu

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