Master of Computer Applications (MCA)is a three-year (six semesters) professional Master`s Degree in computer science awarded in India. The course was designed to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in the field of Information Technology. It is a postgraduate course that can be taken up after obtaining a Bachelor`s Degree. The MCA programme is inclined more toward Application Development and thus has more emphasis on latest programming language and tools to develop better and faster applications.
The MCA program focuses on providing a sound theoretical background as well as good practical exposure to students in the relevant areas. It is intended to provide a modern, industry-oriented education in applied computer science. It aims at producing trained professionals who can successfully meet the demands of the information technology industry.
Typically,an MCA is a full-time degree course with a duration of three years (six semesters). It covers various aspects of computational theory,programming, algorithm design and optimization, network and database management, mobile technologies, electronics, mathematics, probability,statistics, accounting, finance, etc. Some institutes provide a six years (eleven semesters and six months On Job Training) integrated MCA.
As the IT and the software industry are dynamic and fast growing, all the programmes are designed keeping in view the requirements of industry.The programmes aim at the understanding of the fundamentals of computing among the students so that they can compete in the present-day global situation.
Students are trained in the fields of Systems Designing, Application Software Development, Enterprise Resource Planning, Computer Networks, System Administration, Web Designing and Development, Database Administration,Parallel and Vector Processing, Data Mining and Warehousing, etc.
ABOUT DEPARTMENT
In order to meet the ever growing and wide ranging hi-tech Industrial demands in the current decade, particularly in the `IT` related areas and in the computer aided applications, our Institution had planned to commence this specialized master`s program, MCA, in the year 2008 with an annual intake of 60 students. In tune with the demand for MCA, the intake level was enhanced to 120 from this academic year 2012.
The Department of Computer Applications is one of the pioneering departments of the institution that offers Information Techonology courses such as MCA and one among the top five offering MCA courses in the country. It is committed to impart quality education in the sub-fields of IT, a field growing in leaps and bounds. The curriculum is so made that the course provides a good theoretical foundation through high quality teaching complemented by extensive practical training. It is dedicated to the mission of inculcating value-based, socially committed professionalism to the cause of overall development of students and society.
This department comprises of six faculty members and is actively involved in research and in carrying out projects besides teaching. The persistence of the dedicated faculty in maintaining the standards is manifest in the successful placement. To keep in touch with the ever growing technology, the faculty members participate regularly in refresher courses and symposia conducted by various universities and research institutions.
The students are provided with ample oppourtunities to improve their organisational skills and group dynamics. They are motivated to handle seminars and to participate in group discussions. Apart from emphasizing on consistent and good academic performance, the department encourages participation in the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to bring out the latent talents in its students.
VISION
To provide the right environment to the student community and mould them as competent and true professionals in Computer Applications with excellent skills, character and attitude, leading to societal transformation and development.
MISSION
- To awaken the young minds and discover their talents in software development and in computer applications, through dedication to teaching, commitment and Innovative Instructional methods.
- To produce post graduates of International distinction, committed to integrity, professionalism and lifelong learning by widening their knowledge horizons and enable them to shine in their academic and professional pursuits.
- To evolve strategies in the Department for continuous improvement.