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M.C.A.
Master of Computer Applications

Duration:	3 Years
Level:	Post Graduation
Type:	Degree
Eligibility:	Graduation or Equivalent

M.C.A. or Master of Computer Applications is a postgraduate Information Technology course. Computer Application is a use of computer to solve a specific problem or to accomplish a particular job for an end user. For example, common business computer applications include sales order processing, inventory control, and payroll. It is popularly known as M.C.A. which is an abbreviated form of Master Computer Applications. The duration of Master of Computer Applications is three years, divided into a number of semesters which are generally six in number. Generally, the 1^st year course is aimed at skills development in computers using various technologies, the 2^nd year is more focused providing a conceptual framework and the 3^rd year provides the specialization and the project work. Master of Computer Applications is a Computer Science Degree whose curriculum is primarily based on the development of application software in diverse areas.

M.C.A. Eligibility

Any graduate who has passed or appearing for the final year degree examination in any discipline (Science, Commerce, Arts, Engineering or any approved University) is eligible to apply.
Candidates must have mathematics as a subject in their 10+2 course or any one year of graduation. B.C.A. qualified candidates can also pursue M.C.A.

M.C.A. Syllabus

The following are study relate subjects:-

Semester I
Sr. No.	Subject of Study
1	Mathematical Foundation of Computer Science
2	Accounting and Financial Management
3	Computer Organization
4	Computer and ‘C’ Programming
5	Paradigms of Programming
6	UNIX & Shell Programming
Practical
7	Programming Lab
8	Organization Lab
9	Unix/Linux & Shell Programming Lab
10	General Proficiency
Semester II
1	Organizational Structure and Personnel Management
2	Data and File Structure Using ‘C’
3	Object Oriented Systems in C++
4	Computer Based Numerical & Statistical Techniques
5	Combinatory & Graph Theory
6	Computer Architecture & Microprocessor
Practical
7	Data Structure Lab
8	C++ Lab
9	Microprocessor Lab
10	General proficiency
Semester III
1	Computer Networks
2	Design & Analysis of Algorithm
3	Operating System
4	Data Base Management System
5	Internet & JAVA Programming
6	System Programming
Practical
7	DBMS Lab
8	JAVA Lab
9	DAA Lab
10	General Proficiency
Semester IV
1	Visual Basic
2	Modeling and Simulation
3	Software Engineering
4	Elective-I (any one of the following)
5	Foundation of E-Commerce
6	Computer Graphics & Animation
Practical
7	Software Engineering Lab
8	Computer Graphics Lab
9	Visual Basic Lab
10	General Proficiency
Semester V
1	WEB Technology
2	Elective-II (any one of the following)
3	Net Frame Work & C
4	ERP System
5	Elective-III (any one of the following)
6	Management Information System
Practical
7	WEB Technology Lab
8	Net Frame Work & C Lab
9	Colloquium
10	General Proficiency
Semester VI
1	Industrial Project

Some of M.C.A. Specializations

Application Software
Hardware Technology
Management Information Systems
Internet
Software Development
Systems Management
Systems Development
Systems Engineering
Troubleshooting

M.C.A. Colleges

M.C.A. Course Suitability

M.C.A. is perfectly suited for B.C.A. graduates as they already have a foundation favorable for pursuing this degree. MCA is a course exclusively designed to meet the IT requirements of IT Trained Students for various organizations.
Those who want to have advanced education in planning, designing and building of complex commercial application software and system software should pursue this degree.
MCA is also meant for those graduates who want a productive career in software industry or academia.

How is M.C.A. Course Beneficial?

Master of Computer Applications provides a complete professional grooming which is essential for a successful career in the IT Industry.
An M.C.A. graduate can work for any IT company big or small as a system developer and various other roles.
They can become teacher and lecturer as per their educational qualification both on private basis and after passing some certain degrees (B.Ed. & UGC-NET) they can go for permanent jobs.

M.C.A. Employment Areas