Computer Science
Cybersecurity systems protect computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
News Briefs
Grant project uses games, fun to improve female STEM success
Dr. Yi Gu, an associate professor in our department, is helping underrepresented populations succeed and go the distance in her field and beyond with a $33,000 grant from the Tennessee Board of Regents. 鈥淥ur goals are to improve聽GPA scores and increase the retention rate of female students, especially female students of color, in the聽computer science major聽and the larger science, technology, engineering and math fields鈥� Gu said. 鈥淲e also want to develop interest and confidence in math and programming for the targeted students.鈥�
News Briefs
Grant project uses games, fun to improve female STEM success
Dr. Yi Gu, an associate professor in our department, is helping underrepresented populations succeed and go the distance in her field and beyond with a $33,000 grant from the Tennessee Board of Regents. 鈥淥ur goals are to improve聽GPA scores and increase the retention rate of female students, especially female students of color, in the聽computer science major聽and the larger science, technology, engineering and math fields鈥� Gu said. 鈥淲e also want to develop interest and confidence in math and programming for the targeted students.鈥�
Computer Science, Cybersecurity Systems Concentration, B.S.
The Computer Science Department strives to produce graduates with strong problem-solving, communication and team skills who are able to design, implement and document computer software systems. Graduates who study cybersecurity systems often pursue careers in the following areas:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Network Security Engineer
- Security Consultant
- Security Software Developer
- Security Architect
- Information Security Manager
- Security Compliance Analyst
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- Security Awareness Trainer
- Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
- Vulnerability Assessor
- Security Researcher
MTSU鈥檚 Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called .
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