0In this article, we will have an in-depth analysis of the course named BCA. BCA. stands for Bachelor of Computer Applications. We will check out basic course details, course duration, important subjects present, eligibility criteria, career scope, salary specs and job opportunities after graduation etc. This article will be of much use to students who have passed 12th schooling.
BCA course is suitable for students who are interested in Computer Science and programming. It is a good alternative to the traditional Computer Science Engineering program. Come, let us check out the basic course details-
1. BCA. Program: Important Subjects Present:
Please note that I’ve listed only important subjects so that readers may get a better idea about the structure and nature of the program.
- Programming in C Language (Basic and Advanced).
- Communication Skills.
- Networking.
- World Wide Web.
- Data Structure.
- Advanced C Language Programming.
- Database Management.
- Mathematics.
- Software Engineering.
- Object Oriented Programming using C++.
- Visual Basic.
- Programming using PHP.
- JAVA.
- Oracle.
- Operating Systems.
- Web Scripting and Development.
- Internet Security and Cyber Laws.
- Multimedia.
- RDBMS.
Those were some important subjects that one will come across in BCA. program. Apart from theoretical classes, computer lab practical sessions, projects and Industry training also forms an integral part of the course.
2. Eligibility Criteria:
10+2 Science stream students with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects, who have passed board examination from a recognized board, are eligible to pursue this course. Minimum marks criteria may exist, in case of many Institutes. It may vary between 40-50% marks in PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) subjects. Also, in case of some Institutes, students must also have appeared for state level entrance examination to be considered eligible to apply for the course.
3. Courses To Do After Completing BCA:
After completing BCA, the traditional PG course available in front of Graduates is MCA (Master of Computer Application). This is a Master’s Level course. This course is meant for those, who want to gain advanced technical knowledge about topics that they’ve studies in BCA course. After MCA, one may take up Government Job, Private Sector Job or Teaching Job! PhD program is available after completing MCA course. After PhD, one may go for a career in the R&D sector associated with this field!
If one is interested in the field of Management, one may go for courses such as MBA, Diploma in Management, Certificate Management courses etc.
4. Career Scope And Job Opportunities:
For graduates, job opportunities exists in Government as well as Private sector. Also, self employment options are available. After BCA., which is an Undergraduate course, graduates may take up Government jobs that require a Graduation Degree (for example- Armed Forces, Nationalized Banks, PSUs etc).
When it comes to Private sector, Software MNCs are the prime recruiters. Web hosting, IT sector, Electronics Industry are some other sectors that recruits BCA. graduates. Graduates may take up the following posts in the above mentioned sectors:
- Software Engineer.
- Software Tester.
- Database Management professional.
- Project Manager.
- Information Security professional.
- Information Management professional.
- System Administrator.
- System Security Officer.
- Software Architect.
- Associate Software Engineer.
- Project Manager.
Graduates may also become self employed, by becoming freelance or independent software developers, software security experts, consultants etc. One may also go for advanced courses such as MCA. and PhD and eventually take up teaching job or even venture into Research and Development sector associated with this field!
