M.C.A. is a postgraduate course of Information Technology. Computer Application is a use of computer to solve a specific problem. Mainly, computer application includes sales order processing, inventory control and payroll. This course aims at skills development in computers using several technologies, conceptual framework and specialization and project work. Its curriculum is based on the development of application software in diverse areas.
Course highlights:
| Type of course | Post Graduate Degree |
| Duration | 3-years |
| Eligibility | Graduation or equivalent |
| Average salary | INR 3 Lacs to 6 Lacs per annum |
| Examination type | Semester |
| Higher study options | M.Phil. (Computer Applications) |
| Employment areas | Banking sector, software companies, Database Management Companies, e-commerce companies, schools and colleges, security and surveillance companies, design support and data communications companies, Government Agencies, Networking Companies, Software Development Companies, and Stock Exchange. |
Type of Course: MCA is a 3-years Post Graduate Degree course.
Duration: The duration of course is 3-years.
Eligibility:
- Candidate must have passed or appearing for the final degree examination in any stream i.e. science, commerce, arts, engineering.
- Candidate must have mathematics as a subject in 10+2 or in any year of graduation.
Entrance Tests:
- PGCET
- KMAT
- NIMCET
- IIT JAM
- CET (Mah)
- GCET
- AP/TS ICET
- TANCET
- BVP B-CAT
- CUSAT CAT
- KCET
- OJEE
Core Subjects:
- Programming Fundamentals
- Data and File Structure
- Mathematical Foundation
- Web Technology
- InfoSystems Analysis Design & Implementations
- Probability & Combinatorics
- Oral and Wireless Communications
- Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
- Management Support System
- Network Programming
- Organisational Behaviour
- Software Engineering
- Optimisation Techniques
- Artificial Intelligence and Applications
- Management Support Systems
- Probability and Combinatorics
- Visual Programming
- Advanced UNIX Programming
- Systems Analysis and Simulation
- MIS Framework and Implementation
Possible Roles: Computer Systems Analyst, Software Engineer or Programmer, Computer Support Service Specialist, Software Developer, Computer Presentation Specialist, Software Publisher, Commercial & Industrial Designer, Project Leader, Consultant, Database Administrator, Computer Scientist, Junior Programmer, Chief Information Officer, Information Systems Manager, Systems Administrator, Technical writer, Hardware Engineer, Web Designer and Developer etc.
