Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
in Distance Education

“Computer Applications / Information Technology Programmes aim at providing a comprehensive knowledge on fundamental concepts of computer system and the aspects of the modern-day technology. The programs have been designed to provide the students with full exposure in getting thorough insight about all the important trends in the field of Computer Applications / Information Technology, enabling the students to sharpen their technical skills and getting a comfortable entry in the industry.

Objectives

• This programme prepares students to take up positions as systems analysts, system designers, programmers and managers in any field related to IT.
• It aims at imparting comprehensive knowledge with equal emphasis on theory and practice.
• Students are encouraged to spend a full semester working in the industry giving them insight into the workings of the IT world.
• This programme is designed to impart knowledge and training in the recent advancements and modern trends in the field of computer applications.

Programme Duration

Min. Duration: 2 years

Max. Duration: 4 years

Eligibility

BCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science)/B.Sc. (Information Technology)/Bachelor degree in computer science engineering or equivalent
OR
Any Graduation with Computer Science as a subject for three years with Mathematics /Statistics / QT/ Business Math as one of the subject at Graduation or 10+2 level or equivalent
OR
B.A. or B.Com. or B.Sc. (any Graduation) with Mathematics as one of the subject at Graduation or 10+2 level or equivalent(with additional bridge courses)
Only B.Tech(Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering) candidates need not to study any additional bridge courses. Rest of the B.Tech (any category) candidates need to study additional bridge courses

Note : Eligibility, admission criteria or any other condition mentioned here in or otherwise for admission to any programme is subject to change as prescribed by the university.

Fee Detail (Includding Examination Fee

Per Semester Fee	₹ 15,500
Annual Fee	₹ 29,000
Lumpsum Fee	₹ 54,000

*Exclusive of one time Application Fee of Rs. 600/- to be paid at the time of new admission.

If a student wants to take printed Study Material Rs.1000, then he/ she is required to pay the Study Material fee separately at the time of receiving Study Material.

Payment Mode

Fees will be accepted online on the e-Connect portal via. Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI/Wallets/Net Banking etc.

Career Prospects

IT Services

• Office Automation
• Telecommunication
• Computing

Banking & Finance

• Executing financial operations using updated software and accounting packages
• Maintaining, expanding and updating data bases of financial transactions

Some of the relevant designations after BCA

• Senior Programmer
• Project Manager
• Systems and Software engineer
• Systems Manager
• Database Programmer/Designer
• Web Design Specialist
• System Analyst
• Information Security Specialist
• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Researcher Systems Developer
• Robotics Technology Specialist
• Computer Scientist
• Computer Science Instructor

Health Services

• Development and conduction of Diagnostic/ Medical tests
• Maintaining medical case studies and health records of the patients
• Video-Conferencing

Hospitality Services

Jobs may involve providing expert IT services in managing/ running:

• Restaurants and hotels
• Event management
• Cruise services
• Airlines agencies
• Travel agencies

Retail & Manufacturing

Jobs may involve providing expert IT services in retail and manufacturing activities of industries like:

• Automobile industries
• Power plants
• Textiles industry
• Cement and other related industries

Entertainment & Media

• Making animation films
• Graphic designing
• Multimedia development
• Technical aspects of film making

Further Study Options

• M.Tech
• Ph.D