Bachelor of Computer Applications

The Programme

BCA - Bachelor of Computer Applications is a full time undergraduate degree course affiliated to Bengaluru North University as per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2022.

This course is for candidates wishing to dive into the world of Software Development, IT Analysis, Web Development, Software Publisher, Artificial Intelligence, etc. One of the most popular options to get started with a career in Software & Information Technology, the course gives you an insight into the world of computer science and its applications.

A BCA degree is considered to be at par with a B.Tech/BE degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. The degree helps interested students in setting up a sound academic base for an advanced career in Computer Applications. The course is designed to bridge the gap between IT industries and Institutes by incorporating the latest developments into the curriculum. An exclusive and well-equipped lab for the department with a network of latest Client based computers and software installed, provides hands-on training in various fields of computers, for a very fast leased internet line which helps the students to update themselves with the recent trends in the industry. The College has a placement cell to guide our young software professionals seeking, career opportunities in the IT industry.

Objective

• The course is for those students who are interested in the field of Computer Science and wish to gain knowledge in various aspects of computer applications like networking, software engineering, hardware engineering, website designing, etc.
• BCA provides and demonstrates in-depth knowledge in technical areas of industrial computing systems, which easily leads to skills required to meet the challenges of the IT world.
• A candidate with a BCA degree is in huge demand since manpower is continuing to get replaced by the systems and the need for good skilled experts and professionals are found suitable to operate and function.
• Developing Software, Websites, providing Software support, IT Publishing support and computer applications. Programming and networking are also core areas of the subject.
• The course imparts the basic aspects of computers, software, and application from the perspective of science.
• Students can exit the course at the end of any Academic Year as per the National Education Policy 2022. Students can exit the course after 2 years with a Diploma or after 3 years with a regular B.C.A degree or complete the whole 4 years course with a BCA (Hons) degree.

Career Prospects

In the ever growing IT industry, the demand for BCA graduates is increasing rapidly. With a BCA degree, candidates can find lucrative job opportunities in private as well public sector.

of the leading IT companies recruiting BCA graduates include Oracle, IBM, Infosys and Wipro. Government organizations like the Indian Air Force (IAF), Indian Army, and India Navy hire a large number of computer professionals for their IT department.

Some of the job profiles that one can bank upon after completing a BCA programme is that of a:
• System Engineer   • Software Tester   • Junior Programmer   • Web Developer   • System Administrator   • Software Developer

 

Eligibility

Candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent or Candidates who have completed their three-year Diploma in any stream from any board of Directorate of Technical Education