MCA

Hi,
Both MBA and MCA are high profile courses that compete against each other in today's market. MBA is suitable for individuals with leadership skills and MCA is ideal for people who are skilled technically and wish to enhance their knowledge. There are dissimilarities in the pay scale too. MCA's receive more remuneration than MBA's, unless the MBA's hold a very high job profile.
Students who have studied MCA have a lot of career opportunities and will get the chance to work with pioneer firms abroad. The IT field requires a lot of professionals and they take in students of MCA with good experience fairly easily. While MCA trains a person for high level positions in the staff, MBA trains one for managerial positions. The subjects that are studied in either one of these postgraduate level courses ensure that students get the chance to make use of their knowledge in whatever fields they go.
One other thing that makes MCA more desirable is that students of MCA get paid more when compared to students of MBA. Besides this, with the increase of the quality of their work, students will rise quicker to senior positions within the firm they are employed. One can choose MBA after BCA if they wish to, but they need to make sure that the decision they have made will prove to be useful for them. They need to play according to their strengths and as well as weaknesses. One thing can be said without much doubt – Those who wish to take up a management job with technology companies can choose to study MBA in Systems Management. Those who like to practice a technical job in software engineering & development can choose the MCA course.
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Hi,
After completing Bachelors in computer science you have 2 options:
1.To opt for a job.
2.To opt for further studies (MBA, MCA etc)
However as per your profile I would suggest you to work for 2-3 years after completing your graduation and then opt for further studies.
The advantage of this step would be:
- You will gain relevant work experience.
- After working you will know which course to pursue that can further enhance your career prospects, i.e. if you wish to build your career in technical field, then you may pursue masters in same or related fields, whereas if you are interested in management then you may pursue MBA.
- If you are interested in pursuing MBA, then this work experience would help you to decide which specialization to opt in MBA that can further enhance your career prospects, however as per your profile you may consider pursuing:
- General MBA program.
- MBA IT.
- Candidates with work experience will have competitive advantage over other candidates with no work experience during MBA admission.
- This work experience of yours will also be an added advantage for you during campus recruitment in MBA, as most companies would surely prefer an experience person over a fresher for a job.
- Finally if you work for some years then you may yourself manage the expenses for your further studies.
The final selection in full time MBA or PGDM program is made on the basis of:
1. Education background of the students. i.e. 50% marks in graduation.
2. Score in various management entrance tests like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc
3. Performance in group discussions and personal interview.
4. Work experience if any.
5. Other activities like participating in various event like debates, quiz, extra curricular activities, etc.
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Hi,
MCA colleges in Delhi/NCR
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management
Greater Noida Institute of Technology
Jagan Institute of Management Studies
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jamia Millia Islamia
Jamia Hamdard
MCA colleges in Bangalore
Acharya Institute of Technology
R.V.College of Engineering
Bangalore University
Mount Carmel College
National Institute of Management & Information Sciences
General Eligibility Criteria:-
Aspirants who have done their BCA, BBA or B.Tech can apply for the MCA course. Students who have finished their graduation in science can also apply. These students must have studied Mathematics as a subject in class 10+2. There is no age limit regarding the admission to this course.
Academic Eligibility Criteria:-
Students who would like to join the MCA course must have a pass in graduation with more than 60 percent marks.
You also need to write an entrance exam as to get admission into the MCA course.
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Hi,
Key Difference between M.Sc IT and MCA
Even though the two post graduation courses are at same level there are some differences between them. MCA is a 3 year programme where as M.Sc. computer science is a 2 year programme. MCA covers the software and its application related field. M.Sc IT covers the both hardware and software field. A person with strong background in computational and scientific field is only able to opt for this course. Those who have pursued a graduation in computer science or computer technology alone can opt for M.Sc IT, while MCA can be done by any science graduates.
Which course is better?
The career opportunities for both these graduates are many. But most MNC's prefer MCA graduates to M.Sc graduates. This is because the MCA graduates are well aware of the software applications. But for developing new software, M.Sc graduates are preferred. MCA's are most suitable for the working purposes in various companies. While considering a bright career, MCA course will be better than M.Sc IT.
Simultaneously, you can opt for industry relevant certifications which are designed basically to provide an extra edge to an individual by giving them an in-depth knowledge in a particular area of subject.
You may refer the links:-
"Additional Certifications.A door to success!"
https://ask.shiksha.com/additional-certifications-a-door-to-success-qna-1878827
"Top 10 IT Certifications for 2012"
https://www.shiksha.com/top-10-it-certifications-for-2012-article-5264-1
Pursuing any certificate course would add an extra achievement to your resume.
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Hi,
1. The Masters of Computer Management (MCM) prepares for a career in the fields of management, product design, system engineering, system architecture, system design, software development, testing or research.
Career opportunities exist in such areas as management software and hardware sales, technical writing, training others on computer, consulting, software development and technical support.
Application areas include transaction processing (such as order processing, airline reservations, banking system), accounting functions, sales analysis, games, forecasting and simulation, database management, decision support and data communication.
2. MCA is more on the generic computer system and applications while MCM is more on the financial application side. Not to say that MCM cannot become programmers, system analysts, project leaders. It is just that the course concentration is more on financial applications for MCM.
3. Both MCM And MCA are good, there is no comparison between them as such. Please look at the syllabus and choose which best appeals to you.
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Hi,
There are many options available after completing BCA. You must choose the one which matches your interest, skills and long term career goal.
1)
You can opt for MBA (Information Technology) which would lead to managerial responsibilities in various industries.
OR
You may study MCA course which would lead to software development and related opportunities in the IT industry and IT department.
OR
You may even opt for M.Sc in Computer Science / M.Sc in Information Technology to study the research side.
2)
There are numerous certificate, diploma courses available after BCA. Below is the list :
-Linux
-C programming
-C+ programming
-JAVA programming: Core, Advanced & Enterprise edition
-Visual Basic
-Tally
-Networking
-Web designing
-Dot NET
-Oracle
-Animation & Multimedia
-Information and Data Management
-Information Technology
-Computer Information Systems
-Hardware/ Embedded Systems
The choice entirely depends on you. Think and decide wisely as your decision will help you frame your career.
3)
After completing the course you can work as :
-Software developer
-Technical architect
-Web component developer
-Hardware engineer
-Junior network engineer
-System administrator
Scope and salary depends on you. If you have interest in the field then you may get promoted and enjoy the benefits of getting promoted with increased salary.
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Hi,
I may suggest you to pick M.C.A. Go for regular study if have studied Maths in class XII.
Without Maths, you can opt the following ways-
1. Pick Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications which will make you eligible for 2nd year M.C.A through lateral entry and simultaneously pursue DOEACC A Level.
2. Distance M.C.A with I.G.N.O.U as it allows you to clear Maths exam and then proceed with the master program.
Simultaneously, you can opt for industry relevant certifications which are designed basically to provide an extra edge to an individual by giving them an in-depth knowledge in a particular area of subject.
You may refer the links:-
"Additional Certifications.A door to success!"
https://ask.shiksha.com/additional-certifications-a-door-to-success-qna-1878827
"Top 10 IT Certifications for 2012"
https://www.shiksha.com/top-10-it-certifications-for-2012-article-5264-1
Pursuing any certificate course would add an extra achievement to your resume.
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