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Master Of Computer Application [MCA]

The world has become a small place because of the revolution in Information Technology. It has affected our lives in such a fashion that it has resulted in its implications on various sectors like business, education, entertainment services, healthcare and most walks of life.

This course is designed to produce a dynamic breed of computer professionals possessing excellent managerial skills. Emphasis is given to in-depth studies of numerous application-oriented subjects, covering various methodologies to develop software products efficiently and error-free, by utilizing advance networking technologies and application software.

The First and Second semesters aims at preparing the graduates to handle computers in large organizations. Programming concepts and handling of various operating systems are exposed in these two semesters. After successful completion of the first two semesters of MCA, if a student wishes to discontinue the course, such student shall be awarded with the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application [PGDCA]. In the Third and Fourth semesters, students will be exposed to programming languages, data base management techniques, Networking and Software management techniques, communication techniques along with algorithmic theories. After successful completion of the first four semesters of MCA, if a student wishes to discontinue the course, such student shall be awarded with the Master of Science in Computer Science (MScCS). The Fifth and Sixth semesters of the course aims to train the graduates with latest technical skills and software management skills required at the higher levels of IT management. Students will be exposed to software management, networking concepts, operating system concepts, computer architectures, processors and other advanced concepts in IT field. After completion of Sixth semester, students shall be awarded with Masters in Computer Application (MCA).

Objectives :
The course is geared towards realizing the following objectives. Students will have :

»	A strong foundation of computer systems and information technology
»	dexterity in advanced programming langauges
»	the power to build sophisticated software for a wide range of applications
»	the skills to work with end applications in internet technologies, and
»	the managerial ability to analyze, design and develop software and to maintain software development.

Eligibility : 3 years graduation or equivalent

Min. Duration : 3 Years(6 Semesters)

Max. Duration : 6 Years

Maximum counselling and hands-on experience at study centers : 240 hrs/semester

Program Structure

First Semester
Sub. Code	Title	Credit
MC0001	Window Based Application	4
MC0002	Internet	2
MC0003	Communication Skills in English	2
MC0004	Mathematics And Statistics	4
MC0005	Discreet Mathematics And Digital Systems	4
Total Credits		16

Second Semester
Sub. Code	Title	Credit
MC0006	Computational Techniques	2
MC0007	Programming Concepts And Object Oriented Programming	4
MC0008	Data And File Structure	2
MC0009	Computer Organisation And Architecture	2
MC0010	Information Systems,Assemblers And Compilers	4
MC0011	Operating System	2
Total Credits		32

Provision for Lateral Entry to Second semester (First level): Eligibility : (1) 3 years graduation and six months computer course. OR (2) A 3 year diploma from state board of technical education after 10+2 and at least two years experience in an IT related organisation thereafter. Additional Fees : In addition to the normal fees, an additional lateral entry fee of Rs 3,500/- (including examination fees) is payable by the students opting under this Scheme. 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.

Third Semester
Sub. Code	Title	Credit
MC0012	Database Management And Oracle	4
MC0013	Visual Basic	2
MC0014	Computer Graphics	2
MC0015	Computer Network	2
MC0016	Microprocessor Application	2
MC0017	Algorithm And Algorithmic Graph Theory	4
Total Credits		48

Provision for Lateral Entry to Third semester (Second level): Eligibility : (1) Successful completion of BScIT / BCA / BSc (Computer Science) / BE / B Tech (Computer Science / Electronics & Communication) or equivalent. This category is not eligible for exit qualification for MScCS OR (2) Graduation (any discipline) with PGDCA / PGDIT or equivalent from a recognized university / Successful completion of A level course from DOECC after Graduation. OR (3) A 3 year graduation with 2 year diploma from CMC / ET&T / NIIT / APTECH / 2 year advanced diploma in IT from center for electronic design & technology (CEDIT). This category is not eligible for exit qualification for MScCS. Additional Fees : In addition to the normal fees, an additional lateral entry fee of Rs 3,500/- (including examination fees) is payable by the students opting under this Scheme. Note : In this lateral entry Scheme, students have to appear and pass the second semester examination. Books of second semester will be supplied by the University and internal assessment will be completed at the Learning Centre.

Fourth Semester
Sub. Code	Title	Credit
MC0018	Communication Technology	4
MC0019	Software Engineering	2
MC0020	Software Project Management & Quality Assurance	2
MC0021	Oracle 9i And Distributed Database	4
MC0022	Client Server Architecture And Networks	4
Total Credits		64

Provision for Lateral Entry to Fourth semester (Third level): Eligibility : MIT of MAHE / MScIT of SMU. Additional Fees : No lateral entry fee applicable. Note : In this lateral entry scheme there will be a specially designed set of subject combinations. For semester 5 the subjects will be as follows: MC0051—Computational Techniques (Credit: 2); MC0052—Data and file structure (Credit: 2); MC0053—Operating System (Credit: 2); MC0054—Microprocessor Application (Credit: 2); MC0055—Information system, assembler and compiler (Credit: 4); MC0056—Algorithm and algorithmic graph theory (Credit: 4). Total credit: 32. # Note that MC0051 = MC0006, MC0052 = MC0008, MC0053 = MC0011, MC0054 = MC0016, MC0055 = MC0010, MC0056 = MC0017. For semester 4 and 6 the subjects will be as usual.

Fifth Semester
Sub. Code	Title	Credit
MC0023	Advanced Internet Programming	4
MC0024	Data Warehousing and Data Mining	2
MC0025	E-Business	2
MC0026	Advanced Applications In IT In Compression Imaging	2
MC0027	IT And Law	2
MC0028	WML,XML and C# Programming	4
Total Credits		80

Provision for Lateral Entry to Fifth semester (Fourth level): Eligibility : MIT of MAHE / MScIT of SMU Additional Fees : No lateral entry fee applicable. Note : In this lateral entry scheme there will be a specially designed set of subject combinations. For semester 5 the subjects will be as follows: MC0051—Computational Techniques (Credit: 2); MC0052—Data and file structure (Credit: 2); MC0053—Operating System (Credit: 2); MC0054—Microprocessor Application (Credit: 2); MC0055—Information system, assembler and compiler (Credit: 4); MC0056—Algorithm and algorithmic graph theory (Credit: 4). Total credit: 32. # Note that MC0051 = MC0006, MC0052 = MC0008, MC0053 = MC0011, MC0054 = MC0016, MC0055 = MC0010, MC0056 = MC0017. For semester 6 the subjects will be as usual.

Sixth Semester
Sub. Code	Title	Credit
MC0029	Advanced Operating System	2
MC0030	Advanced Computer Architecture	2
MC0031	Elective*	4
MC0032	Project	8
Total Credits		96

* Under elective, student can select any one of the following combinations

Group 1
MC3101	Embedded systems	4
MC3102	.Net Applications	4

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