Cybersecurity relies more than ever on insights drawn from data. As threats grow in complexity and scale, organizations rely on data to detect intrusions, uncover vulnerabilities, and respond swiftly to potential attacks. This concentration prepares students to work at the critical intersection of cybersecurity and analytics, where data becomes a strategic asset in defending digital environments.Students will explore core analytical concepts, such as statistical methods, anomaly detection, pattern recognition, and data visualization, and apply them to real-world cybersecurity challenges. Through practical, hands-on learning, they’ll develop the ability to turn raw data into actionable insights that support secure decision-making and risk mitigation.
Which department am I in?
College of Media and Entertainment
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
$34,888.00 (29,43,638)
per year
Books and Supplies - 1,260
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street,
Murfreesboro,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Students must have official high school or university transcripts and it must be mailed directly from your high school or university to MTSU. For guaranteed admission, applicants must have completed the recommended college preparatory courses and must present one of the following: GPA 3.0 OR.Minimum composite ACT score of 22 OR minimum SAT total score of 1100 (Evidence Based Reading, Writing and Math).If you do not meet either of the above requirements you will need: Minimum 2.7 GPA plus ACT score of 19 OR SAT score of 990 (Evidence-Based Reading or Writing and Math).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.