Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA]
The BCA program offers a good background in computer applications and software development. It is tailored in such a way that it prepares the students with technical and analytical as well as solving problems with the help of both theory and practical exposure.
Course Name:
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
General Details:
Bachelor of Computer applications (BCA) is a 3 year undergraduate course that emphasizes on Computer science, programming and computer IT applications. The students of the course are focused on practical use of modern technologies ready to work in such fields as software development, tools of IT services, and system administration. It also prepares the foundation to the other advanced courses such as MCA or IT specialization.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum qualification: 10+2 or equivalent of a recognized board.
- Minimum aggregate: 45% to 50% marks (depends on institutions).
- The eligible students are those students in Science, Commerce, and Arts streams.
- Other colleges can do personal interviews or entrance exams.
Available Specializations:
- Software Development
- Mobile and Web Application development.
- Data Science & Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
Core Subjects:
- Initiatives of Computer Programming (C, C++, Java, Python)
- Database Management Systems
- Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Operating Systems
- Computer Networks
- Software Engineering
- Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP)
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Mobile-based applications.
- Cloud Computing and New technologies.
- Cybersecurity Ethics Hacking.
- Capstone Project and Project Work.
Skill Enhancement:
- Coding and Programming: Skills.
- Logical Thinking and Problem Solving.
- SQL Skills and Database Management.
- Web development and App development.
- Cybersecurity Awareness
- Cloud and newly emerged technology skills.
- The Team Collaboration and Communication.
- Testing and Quality assurance of software.
- Internship and Exposure to Industry.
- Soft Skills/ Personality Development.
Career Opportunities:
- Software / Computer Programmer.
- Web and Mobile App Developer
- Database Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Information Technology Consultant / Support.
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Data Analyst / Data Scientist
- Software Tester / QA Engineer
- In IT as well, the job title is Portfolio Manager / Start-up Founder.