Master in Computer Application (MCA) is designed for graduate students who are interested in the field of Computer Applications. This program helps students to gain professional knowledge in computer applications. This is for the students who want to learn computer applications in different fields like insurance, banking and accounting. In India, MCA is a Three years long program that a student can take after graduation. Generally, Master in Computer Application is a three-year course and the duration of this course might differ in some institutions to another depending on the curriculum followed by the institution. This course is being offered not only in universities and colleges in India, but several other private computer institutions do offer this course.
This course provides specialized knowledge in computer science with technical, professional and communications skills. This program helps to develop knowledge in computer applications in business covering key programming languages, data base management, systems analysis, software development in specific applications such as studies, financial management etc.
The objective of MCA program is:
Transform budding talents into successful professionals.
Transfuse the students with advanced knowledge and underlying principles on current technical paradigms.
Equip the students to undertake careers leading to an innovative approach and problem solving in real life application by honing their skills.
Infuse the students with ideas to undertake advanced studies for research careers in Computers
Candidates who have passed any Bachelor’s degree in Computer Application/ Information Technology from a recognized University with not less than 3years of Full Time experience in a Managerial / Supervisory / Professional Role after their graduation and should currently be working in a Professional Capacity in any organization.
The Program Duration for MCA will be Three Year comprising of Six Semesters, Students may choose to take breaks in between subjects/semesters. However, they are expected to follow a normative period of six years i.e. Students will have to complete the program within six Years from session start date.
| Course Contents | ||
| Semester 1st | Semester 2nd | |
| Subject to be taught | ||
| Problem Solving and Programming | Data and File structures | |
| Computer and Assembly Language Programming | Operating System concepts | |
| Discrete Mathematics | Introduction to Database Management Systems | |
| Systems Analysis and Design | Object Oriented Technology and Java Programming | |
| Communication Skills | Lab (WINDOWS 2000, LINUX / UNIX, Java) | |
| Internet Concepts and Web design (Lab Course) | Data Communication and Networks | |
| Lab (C and Assembly Language Programming) | Database Management Systems | |
| Semester 3rd | Semester 4th |
| Subject to be taught | |
| Design and Analysis of Algorithms | Operating Systems |
| Object Oriented Analysis and Design | Data Communication and Networks |
| Advanced Discrete Mathematics | Advanced Database Management Systems |
| Software Engineering | Mini Project |
| Accountancy and Financial Management | UNIX and DBMS LAB |
| Laboratory Course | Java Programming Lab |
| Lab Course (Accountancy and Financial Management) | Statistical Techniques Lab |
| Semester 5th | Semester 6th |
| Subject to be taught | |
| Advanced Internet Technologies | Project |
| Principles of Management and Information Systems | |
| Computer Graphics and Multimedia | |
| Laboratory Course | |
| Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management | |
| Network Programming and Administration Lab | |
| Numerical and Statistical Computing | |
| Parallel Computing | |