Minors, Concentrations, and Certificates
If chosen strategically, a minor, concentration, or certificate can help round out your education, expose you to subject areas that will increase the value of your degree at graduation, and prepare you for graduate school if that is of interest to you. Having said that, each require additional classes which may delay your graduation, cost more money, and if not chosen strategically, will have limited benefit. If you would like to learn more about the pros and cons of minors, review the video below and explore your options below. Reach out to your advisor if you have additional questions.
Fraud Examination
The Fraud Examination minor should be considered by students interested in becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). As corporate fraud has increased during the past decade, business firms have responded by hiring CFE’s and they continue to be in high demand. The function of a CFE is to prevent, detect and investigate fraud schemes in the workplace. After fraudsters are discovered, CFE’s may also assist in the development of forensic evidence which can be used in their prosecution. CFE’s also work closely with corporate accountants and internal and external auditors in the development of effective internal controls.
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| Required Courses | | |
| ACCT 3300 | Accounting Concepts | 3 |
| ACCT 4324 | Auditing Evidence and Report | 3 |
| ACCT 4325 | Fraud Examination | 3 |
| CRIJ 2314 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRIJ 3315 | Rules of Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| CRIJ 4325 | Advanced Investigation | 3 |
| Total Hours | | 18 |
Real Estate
The College of Business at Tarleton State University is addressing the needs of our students by adding a Minor in Real Estate to prepare students to succeed in the real estate market. There are six specific real estate classes; The Principles of Real Estate I , Principles of Real Estate II, The Law of Agency, The Law of Contracts, Real Estate Law and Promulgated Contracts, and Real Estate Finance that discuss key areas required by the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). Students who successfully earn the Real Estate Minor will complete TREC’s educational requirements to apply for a sales agent license. Additionally, the real estate courses at Tarleton are provided in a format geared toward students in multiple locations and backgrounds. This minor is designed to accommodate students from multiple majors who have an interest in expanding their Real Estate skills.
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| Required Courses | | |
| FINC 4302 | Real Estate Finance | 3 |
| REST 4303 | Texas Real Estate Agency Law | 3 |
| REST 4304 | Principles of Real Estate I | 3 |
| REST 4305 | Principles of Real Estate II | 3 |
| REST 4306 | Texas Real Estate Contracts | 3 |
| REST 4307 | Real Estate Law | 3 |
| Total Hours | | 18 |
Business Minor
Designed to supplement your major, a College of Business minor can provide a student with additional expertise in business to help round out their education. Additionally, if pursued strategically, leveling requirements for the MBA and MS-HRM can be 100% completed and most of the leveling requirements for the MACC can be completed if the students is interested in pursuing their College of Business graduate degree.
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| Required Courses | |
| Coursework: from: ADMS, ACCT, BCIS, ECON, FINC, BUSI/BLAW/REST, MGMT or MKTG 1 | 12 |
| Advanced hours from: ADMS, ACCT, BCIS, ECON, FINC, BUSI/BLAW/REST, MGMT or MKTG | 6 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
While the above satisfies the requirements for a business minor, if you are interested in pursuing the MACC, MBA, or MS-HRM as a graduate student, you should complete the classes below to minimize the need to complete leveling classes for those respective College of Business graduate programs. Note that the MACC requires two additional accounting courses to enter the program.
Financial Planning
Unlock your financial future. Our comprehensive concentration and minor in Financial Planning equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a Certified Financial Planner. Master the art of investment strategies, risk management, and wealth planning. Join us and pave your path to a rewarding career in financial planning today. Available as a concentration or as a minor, unlock your future today by discussing options with your advisor.
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Financial Planning| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT 4305 | Federal Tax Accounting 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 4315 | Estate and Gift Tax 1 | 3 |
| FINC 4304 | Investments I 1 | 3 |
| FINC 4308 | Principles of Insurance and Risk Management 1 | 3 |
| FINC 4310 | Professional Financial Planning 1 | 3 |
| FINC 4380 | Financial Planning Capstone 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
1Students pursing the Financial Planning minor field must make a grade of “C” or higher in each of the required courses. Please contact your academic advisor or Finance faculty member for additional information.