Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

1.Programmes

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

• i. Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
• ii. Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking and Digital Forensics
• iii. AIML, Robotics and IoT
• iv. Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics and Data Science
• v. Game Development and AR/VR
• vi. Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing and DevOps
• vii. Data Science and Big Data Analytics

2. Scope of the Programme

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Along with formal education, the BCA degree provides a variety of career opportunities in the area of Information Technology. Considering the growth of the It Industry and newly emerging areas an UG degree in Computer Applications with specializations leads directly to high-paying jobs.

3. Goals and objectives of the Programme

• Provide a strong foundation in fundamentals of computers.
• Prepare the students with exceptional skills of problem solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Facilitate overall understanding of the requirements of the subjects.
• Prepare the students to provide professional solutions to real time problems.
• Get accustomed to working with all major programming languages, like C++, Java, Python. Once you have mastered any of these languages, you will find it easier to acquire concepts of any new language.
• Understand the nuances of computer applications by exploring data structures, databases, algorithms, discrete mathematics, operating systems, etc.
• Develop the skills required to work on industry projects across various domains – from database management to app development to networking.
• Collaborate with industry professionals and experts in the IT field and learn hands-on skills while pursuing the BCA degree.
• Set a solid foundation for your career in the IT world.

4. Programme Introduction

Bachelor of Computer Applications is a three year six semester undergraduate programme. The course is designed to function as an intermediate between the industry and academic institutes. The curriculum includes the latest technologies to prepare the student for the future. The student gains a strong foundation and skills in the field. The infrastructure provides an excellent environment for the student to contribute effectively in the field.

Department of Computer Science YIASCM, offers a competency based curriculum framework for the undergraduate/bachelor-level programme. The self-directed learning component, challenges students to experience the concept of lifelong learning with motivates individual efforts. The curriculum also incorporates courses for holistic development such as yoga, NSS, IT skills, Ethics, IT Skills, Boot camps, ideathons and hackathons.

5. Need for the programme

Learners with a Bachelors of Computer Application have a lot of chances to build a profession in the software and IT industry. After completing BCA courses students get employed as programmers, web designers, network administrations, and more. BCA courses prepare students with the fundamentals of the digital world. Knowledge of coding languages can be used to get jobs in every capacity in the digital sphere.

6. Need for Specialization

Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking

• Understand, analyse and develop essential proficiency in the areas related to data communication, networking, digital forensics, cyber defence, cryptography, network security, cyber laws and ethics.
• Apply the principles of cryptography and cryptanalysis to defend and protect systems, networks, cloud and other IT assets and make security recommendations as per the use case in a particular situation.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessment and analysis to help organizations and individuals overcome real-life cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in the online world.

Cloud Computing

• Build software applications to provide economical and scalable IT solutions using cloud models and services.
• Evaluate cloud computing technologies to deliver computational solutions to a variety of real-world problems.
• Employ scientific methods to identify efficient and effective computing mechanisms in the cloud domain.

Game Development and AR/VR

• Game development is a growing branch of computer science & Graphics. Games are being consumed all across the world & India is quickly catching up.
• The demand for game programmers is constantly growing, but the current education cannot create the necessary talent pool.
• Similarly, Mobile apps have become a need & apps make the modern phones smart. Lakhs of jobs have come up in the recent years for android & iOS development.
• The future is all about the mobile economy & learning Mobile app development is a course that prepares you for that successful future

AI/ML and IoT

• Get theoretical base and practical applications of IoT to adapt to the disruption and transformation of the digital world.
• Become leading IoT professionals in related organizations with expertise
• Develop strong learning quotients and adaptability to the constantly changing technological environment.

Data Science and Data Analytics

• Data Analytics comprises the processes, tools and techniques of data management and analysis, including the collection, and storage of data.
• The main aim of data analytics is to apply technologies and statistical analysis to data to find trends and solve problems.
• Data analytics has become increasingly significant and important in various enterprises as a means for analyzing and shaping the process of business and improving decision-making and business results.

7. Career outcomes

BCA graduate can work various areas like Web Developer, Database Administrator, Software Developer, Software Developer Computer Programmer, System Engineer,Computer Systems Analyst, System Administrator/ IT Administrator, Computer Scientist.The various specializations would also ensure the graduates to be able to work as,

• Network Security Engineer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Security Architect
• Cyber Security Manager
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
• Information Security Manager
• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Application Security Engineer
• Ethical Hackers
• Incident Manager
• Cloud administrator
• Cloud support engineer
• Cloud network engineer
• Cloud software engineer
• Cloud automation engineer
• Cloud data scientist
• Data Analyst
• Data Engineers
• Database Administrator
• Machine Learning Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Data Architect
• Data and Analytics Manager
• Game designer
• Level designer
• Game Programmer
• Gameplay Engineer
• Game and Character Artist
• Environment Artist
• Game Illustraton

8. Programme highlights

• Learn to design and implement various security design strategies
• Hands-on practical training on various tools to implement data and network security
• Project development at the end of the course
• Specialization and portfolio creation in the area of interest
• Exposure to industry interaction and workshops
• Placement assistance

9. Programme USP

Industry Based Learning System

• Teaching by Industry Experts (Industry Collaboration, Guest Talk, Industrial Visit)
• Well Experienced Teaching Faculty
• Wide areas of Specializations: Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking, Cloud
• Computing, Game Development and AR/VR, AI/ML and IoT, Data Science and Data Analytics

Competency Enhancement Series

• Interactive & Participative Learning​ (Presentation & case Analysis, Seminar and Group discussion, Role play and Live project, quizzes, debate, forum Discussions, Boot Camps, Workshops, Industrial Training, Hackthons)

Integrated with Certification from TCS

Integrated with Certification from IBM

Integrated with Advanced Certification in Coding (CODE++)

10. Programme Outcomes (POs)

The student graduating with the BCA Degree should be able to acquire the following competencies and skills 

• Disciplinary knowledge 
• Skills
  • Analytical 
  • Critical thinking 
  • Problem solving 
  • Research & scientific reasoning
  • Reflective thinking 
  • Information (digital)
• Attitudes 
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Lifelong learning 
  • Moral and ethical awareness
  • Leadership 
  • Team work 
  • Lifelong learning

BCA is a skill-oriented course and thus getting a job is comparatively easier for graduates as compared to other purely academic courses. There are lucrative career opportunities in the private and public sector for BCA graduates. So, after BCA some of the jobs that come under the scope of BCA are Web Developer, Database Administrator, Software Developer, Software Developer, Computer Programmer, System Engineer, Computer Systems Analyst, System Administrator/ IT Administrator, Computer Scientist, Cyber Security Professional, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, IoT Engineer, AI Engineer etc.

PO1:Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering and business practices.

PO2: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO3: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large.

PO4: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

PO5: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex computational and business problems.

PO6: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs.

PO7: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.

PO8: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex computing activities with an understanding of the limitations