Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

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Master of Computer Applications is a three-year post-graduate programme designed to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in the field of Information Technology. It is inclined more towards Application Development and, thus, lays more emphasis on the latest programming languages and tools to develop better and faster applications. This programme equips students with the knowledge of the development of application software for diverse fields to solve specific problems for the end users or clients. The financial security, freedom to relocate and the lifelong prospect of learning make this programme an ideal career for computer science enthusiasts.

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Highlights of the Programme: The program focuses majorly on the following distinct propositions apart from availability of all basic programme requirements:

Excellent coding environment under ‘ITM University Codechef Chapter’

Design and Programming skills development through Design Hackashop and Coding Laboratory

Industry specific employability skills development

Inclusion of certified Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) in curriculum

Business communication skills development

Focused placement through Individual career plan (ICP) and capstone Project work

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Program Objectives: The main objectives of the program are:

To enable students to solve real-life problems using exploratory and analytical skills acquired in the field of computer applications.

To impart programming skills for solving ever changing interdisciplinary global problems

To enable students communicate as per the need of industry by teaching business English and communication techniques

To provide students the industry specific employability skills and make them work on capstone projects on problems of industry and the society.

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Career Options:

After completing MCA, a students will have following career options:

Computer Systems Analyst

Software Engineer or Programmer

Computer Support Service Specialist

Software Developer

Database Administrator

Systems Administrator

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Eligibility: BCA/B.Sc. with minimum 50% marks. Must have studied Mathematics at graduation or 10+2 level.

Duration: 3 years