HIGHER STUDIES- MCA

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What is M.C.A?

Master of Computer Application is a post graduate degree which is to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in the field of Information Technology. In some institutes it is called PGDCA, PGDIT etc. This programme is inclined more toward Application Development and thus has more emphasis on latest programming language and tools to develop better and faster applications.
Also it focuses on providing a sound theoretical background as well as good practical exposure to students in the relevant areas.

In addition 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.

As the IT and the software industry are dynamic and fast growing, all the programmes are designed keeping in view the requirements of industry.

Why MCA?

With the fast growing demand for computer skills and applications, the popularity of computers in education has also increased rapidly over the past few years. Students are more attracted to take up computers as their specialized field of study or pursue their educational careers in Computer Applications. Some years down the line India will need more "techies" to meet the global demand of ever increasing IT revolution. Companies, that seem to be multiplying by the day, need professionals to understand and design systems and who better than an MCA for the job.
Also the MCA program aims at imparting comprehensive knowledge with equal emphasis on theory and practice. It prepares students to take up positions as system analysts, systems designers, Programmers and managers in any field related to information technology.

Finally if one wants to make career as system analysts, systems designers, Programmers and managers in any field related to information technology certainly MCA is the degree to earn.

Scope of MCA

Today's is an age of computers. As an M.C.A you can work

• As systems developer
• As an IT consultant.
• As a system strategists
• As a system/computer architect
• As an entrepreneur providing solutions to technological issues.

Specializations

• Systems Management
• Management Information Systems (MIS)
• Systems Development
• Systems Engineering
• Networking
• Internet working
• Application Software
• Software Development
• Troubleshooting
• Hardware Technology

Exams

All India MCA Entrance Test

State level MCA Entrance Test

Career Opportunities-

The top level IT companies and consultancy firms like TCS, Wipro, IBM, Oracle etc offers great job opportunities to a candidate with an MCA degree. In this era of computers the candidates find various opportunities in large corporations having an in-house systems department. They can even approach any IT company as a system developer and for various other roles.

After completing MCA Future, there is a surplus of opportunities for you.

1.    Work as a System Analyst in a big company

2.    Develop software for companies like Microsoft

3.    Work as a Systems Manager in a big corporate

4.    Work as an Internet Expert, Web Designing Specialist

5.    Work as an entrepreneur

6.    Take up a career in computer education

7.    Work as a consultant

8.    Go for Consultancy and Computer Education

9.    Participate in Systems Development

10. Join Internet based companies and do Web Designing

11. Provide solutions to your clients and design-customized software

12. Develop Platforms for Software / Server based companies

13. Work as a troubleshooter for some top-notch computer companies

14. Design vast networks for clients like Indian Railways

Career options in Government sector are very good after doing MCA. You can go through Employment News regularly for job opening in Computer departments of Govt. Also you try UPSC exam to get in to the administration sector of Govt of India.

Research after doing MCA

After completing MCA, a student is absorbed into the industry as a programmer. There are a lot of openings for a candidate after finishing his MCA. If you are an IT professional, there is a glut of opportunities for you. You can: Work as a System Analyst in a big company Develop software for companies like Microsoft Work as a Systems Manager in a big corporate Work as an Internet Expert, Web Designing Specialist Work as an entrepreneur Take up a career in computer education Work as a consultant Go for Consultancy and Computer Education Participate in Systems Development Join Internet based companies and do Web Designing Provide solutions to your clients and design-customized software Develop Platforms for Software / Server based companies Work as a trouble-shooter for some top-notch computer companies Design vast networks for clients like Indian Railways Here are some areas and companies where you will work: Computer hardware design, development, and manufacturing companies like IBM, CISCO System, Hewlett Packard, Apple, etc Operating and system software development companies like Microsoft, Sun, Computer Associates, CISCO Systems, Novel Netware, etc. Numerous Application and system software development companies as well as System Consultancy companies like Infosys, Satyam Computer Associates, HCL Infosystem, TCS, etc. Companies specialised in telecommunication, networking and are developing telecommunication hardware and software like Synacar etc. User companies like HLL, Reliance, etc. and numerous medium and small scale companies.

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