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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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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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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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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Certificate in Cybersecurity
The CIS side will prepare individuals to secure both computer systems and networks, as well as develop business security strategies. The courses utilize hands-on labs and include the use of current security, forensic, and penetration testing software. The student will also be preparing to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. The CJ side will prepare the student to recognize, gather, and report electronic evidence for analysis of security breaches, criminal or civil investigations, and any other legal or company procedural purpose.
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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

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

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

Required Courses
ACCT 3300	Accounting Concepts	3
BUSI 2311	Business Statistics	3
FINC 3301	Principles of Finance	3
ECON 2301	Principles of Macro Economics	3
MKTG 3312	Marketing	3
MGMT 3300	Principles of Management	3
Total Hours		18

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

Required Courses
CRIJ 3315	Rules of Criminal Evidence	3
BCIS 4320	Computer Forensics	3
BCIS 4342	Ethical Hacking & Network Defense	3
BCIS 4345	Network and Systems Security	3
CRIJ 4353	Global Cyber-Security	3
Total Hours		15