Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)

Master of Science in Computer Science (MScCS)

The world has become a small village due to the revolution in Information Technology. It has affected almost all walks of life - be it business, education, entertainment services and healthcare.This program is designed to produce a dynamic breed of computer professionals with excellent managerial skills.Emphasis is given to in-depth studies of numerous application-oriented subjects, covering various methodologies to develop software products efficiently by utilizing advance networking technologies and application software. MCA is a program of 6 semesters with the provision of multiple exit degree system. Depending on the qualifications & conditions specified, different options are presented here.

Objectives:

• Providing specialization in computer science with technical, professional and communication skills.
• Train future industry professionals.

Eligibility: 3 year Graduation.

Minimum duration:

1 year (2 semesters) {for PGDCA};

2 years (4 semesters) {for MScCS};

3 years (6 semesters) {for MCA};

Maximum duration:

2 years {for PGDCA};

4 years {for  MScCS};

6 years {for MCA}.

Career opportunities:

• Application Programmer
• System Programmer
• Software Engineer

Minimum counseling and hands-on experience at Learning Centres: 200 hrs/semester.

Program Structure:

Provision for lateral entry to the second semester of MCA / MSc CS:

Eligibility: 3 year graduation and six month Computer course from a reputed institution *.

Note: In this Lateral Entry Scheme, students have to appear and pass the First Semester Examination. Books of First semester

will be supplied by the University and Internal Assessment will be completed at the Learning centre.

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications:

PGDCA is an initiation program for students who want to become skillful and knowledgeable IT professionals.The program givesfundamental knowledge of computers, operating systems, internet, computational techniques, file & data structure and thecore of rogramming. After successful completion of the first two semesters of MCA, if a student wishes to discontinue theprogram, such a student shall be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications as an exit qualification.

Provision for Re-entry to third semester of MCA/MScCS:

Eligibility: PGDCA of SMU ( Revised Fall 2007)Minimum duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Maximum duration: 4 years

Note: A maximum gap of one year is allowed for the student to get admitted under this scheme after completion of PGDCA.

Provision for lateral entry to the third semester of MCA / MSc CS:

Eligibility:

• BCA / BSc (IT / CS / AIT) / BE in (IT / CS / E&C / E&E) / BTech in (IT / CS / E&C / E&E) from a recognized University. This category is not eligible for exit qualification for MScCS. OR

• 3 year graduation with PGDCA/PGDIT or equivalent from a recognized University/successful completion of A level course (Computers) from DOEACC after graduation. OR

• 3 year graduation with 2 year diploma from CMC/ ET&T/NIIT/APTECH / 2 years Advanced Diploma in IT from Centre for Electronic Design and Technology of India (CEDTI).

This category is not eligible for exit qualification for MScCS.

Note: In this Lateral Entry Scheme, students have to appear and pass the Second Semester Examination. Books of secondsemester will be supplied by the University and Internal Assessment will be completed at the Learning centre

Master of Science in Computer Science

After successful completion of the first four semesters of MCA, if a student wishes to discontinue the program, such a student

shall be awarded the Master of Science in Computer Science as an exit qualification.

Provision for Re-entry to fifth semester of MCA:

Eligibility: MScCS of SMU (Revised Fall 2007)

Minimum duration: 1 year (2 semesters)

Maximum duration: 2 years

Note: A maximum gap of one year is allowed for the student to get admitted under this scheme after completion of MScCS.

The students have to surrender MScCS certificate, in case of re-entry to MCA program.