Master of Computer Applicatios(MCA )

The world has become a small village due to the revolution in Information Technology. It has affected almost all walks of life, be it business, education, entertainment services and healthcare. This program is designed to produce a dynamic breed of computer professionals with excellent managerial skills. Emphasis is given to in-depth studies of numerous applicationoriented subjects, covering various methodologies to develop software products efficiently by utilizing advance networking technologies and application software. MCA is a program of 6 semesters with the provision of multiple exit degree system. Depending on the qualifications & conditions specified, different options are presented here.

Objectives

The program aims at realizing the following objectives-
•	Providing specialization in computer science with technical, professional and communication skills.
•	Train future industry professionals.
•	Eligibility: 3 Year Graduation from a recognised University.
•	Semester Fee: Rs.12,350/- for semester 1 & 2 and Rs.13,350/- from 3rd semester onwards (inclusive of Exam Fee Rs.950/- & Alumni Fee Rs.100/-) or as revised from time to time.
•	Minimum duration: 1 year (2 semesters) {for PGDCA};
	2 years (4 semesters) {for MScCS} ; 3 years (6 semesters) {for MCA}.
•	Maximum duration: 2 years {for PGDCA}; 4 years {for MScCS}; 6 years {for MCA}.
	Minimum counseling and hands-on experience at Learning Centres: 200 hrs. /semester.

Program Structure

First Semester

Sub Code	Title	Credits
MC0061	Computer Programming "C Language"	4
MC0062	Digital Systems, Computer Organization & Architecture	4
MC0063	Discrete Mathematics	4
MC0064	Basic Web Development (Internet, HTML, Stylesheets & Basics of Multimedia)	4
MC0065	Financial Management & Accounting	4
	Total Cumulative Credits	20

Provision for lateral entry to second semester of MCA

Eligibility: 3 year graduation and six month Computer course from a reputed institution *.
Semester Fee: Rs.12,350/- for semester 1 & 2 and Rs.13,350/- from 3rd semester onwards (inclusive of Exam Fee Rs.950/- & Alumni Fee Rs.100/-) or as revised from time to time.
Lateral Entry Fee: Rs. 5,800/- (inclusive of Exam Fee Rs.950/-) or as revised from time to time.
Minimum Duration: 1 Year (2 Semesters) for PGDCA; 2 Years (4 Semesters) for MScCS; 3 Years for MCA.
Maximum Duration: 2 Years for PGDCA; 4 Years for MScCS; 6 Years for MCA.

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.

Second Semester

Sub Code	Title	Credits
MC0066	OOPS Using C++	4
MC0067	Database Management System (DBMS and Oracle 9i)	4
MC0068	Data Structures Using C	4
MC0069	System Analysis & Design (SAD)	4
MC0070	Operating Systems with Unix	4
	Total Cumulative Credits	40

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications [PGDCA]
PGDCA is an initiation program for students who want to become skillful and knowledgeable IT professionals. The program gives fundamental knowledge of computers, operating systems, internet, computational techniques, file & data structure and the core of programming. After successful completion of the first two semesters of MCA, if a student wishes to discontinue the program, such a student shall be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications [PGDCA] as an exit qualification.

Provision for lateral entry to the third semester of MCA :

Eligibility: BCA / B.Sc.(IT / CS / AIT) from a recognized University/ B.E. (Non IT) / B.Tech (Non IT)
Note : This qualification is not eligible for exit Qualification for MScCS.
Semester Fee: Rs.13,350/- (inclusive of Exam Fee Rs.950/- & Alumni Fee Rs.100/-) or as revised from
time to time
Lateral Entry Fee: Rs.6,300/- (inclusive of Exam Fee Rs.950/-) or as revised from time to time.
Minimum Duration: 3 Years for MCA
Maximum Duration: 6 Years for MCA

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.

Provision for Direct entry to Third Semester:

Eligibility:
B.E. (CS / IT) / B.Tech ( CS / IT ) OR
3 Year Graduation from recognised University with 1 Year PG Diploma in IT / CA from a recognized university OR
DOEACC ‘A’ Level OR
3 year Graduation with 2 year diploma from NIIT / APTECH, thereafter
Semester Fee: Rs.13,350/- (inclusive of Exam Fee Rs.950/- & Alumni Fee Rs.100/-) or as revised from
time to time.
Credit Transfer Fee: Rs. 6,300/- or as revised from time to time.
Minimum duration: 2 years ( 4 semesters )
Maximum duration: 4 years

Provision for Re- entry to third semester:

Eligibility: Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) of SMU. ( Revised Fall 2007)
Semester Fee: Rs.13,350/- (inclusive of Exam Fee Rs.950/- & Alumni Fee Rs.100/-) or as revised from
time to time.
Minimum duration: 2 years ( 4 semesters )
Maximum duration: 4 years

Note:A maximum gap of one year is allowed for the student to get admitted under this scheme after completion of PGDCA.

Third Semester

Sub Code	Title	Credits
MC0071	Software Engineering	4
MC0072	Computer Graphics	4
MC0073	System Programming	4
MC0074	Statistical & Numerical Methods using C++	4
MC0075	Computer Networks	4
	Total Cumulative Credits	60

Fourth Semester

Sub Code	Title	Credits
MC0076	Management and Information Systems	4
MC0077	Advanced Database Systems	4
MC0078	Java Programming	4
MC0079	Computer Based Optimization Methods (Statistics / Applied OR)	4
MC0080	Analysis & Design of Algorithms	4
	Total Cumulative Credits	80

Provision for Re-entry to Fifth Semester

Eligibility: Master of Science in Computer Science (MScCS) of SMU. (Revised Fall 2007)
Semester Fee: Rs.13,350/- (inclusive of Exam Fee Rs.950/- & Alumni Fee Rs.100/-) or as revised from
time to time.
Minimum duration: 1 years ( 2 semesters )
Maximum duration: 2 years

Exit Qualifications Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)

After successful completion of first two semesters of MCA, if a student wishes to discontinue the
course, such a student shall be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications
(PGDCA), as an exit qualification.

Exit Qualifications Master of Science in Computer Science (MScCS)

After successful completion of first four semesters of MCA, if a student wishes to discontinue the
course, such a student shall be awarded the Master of Science in Computer Science (MScCS),
as an exit qualification.

Note:

A maximum gap of one year is allowed for the student to get admitted under this scheme after completion of MScCS.

Fifth Semester

Sub Code	Title	Credits
MC0081	.Net Technologies	4
MC0082	Theory of Computer Science	4
MC0083	Object Oriented Analysis & Design using UML	4
MC0084	Software Project Management &Quality Assurance	4
MC0085	Advanced Operating System(Distributed Systems)	4
	Total Cumulative Credits	100

Sixth Semester

Sub Code	Title	Credits
MC0086	Digital Image Processing	4
MC0087	Internetworking with TCP/IP	4
MC0088	Data Mining	4
MC0089	Project	8
	Total Cumulative Credits	120

Courses

	Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA)
	Bachelor of Business Administration – Retail Operations(BBA-RO)
	Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc. IT)
	Bachelor of Computer Application(BCA)
	Master of Business Administration(MBA)
	Master of Computer Application(MCA)
	Master of Science in Information Technology(MSC IT )
	Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration(PGDBA)
	BCom Prodegree
	Bachelor of Science in Network Technology (BScNT Prodegree)
	Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication(BAJM)
	Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication(MAJM)
	Bechelor of Arts(BA)
	Master of Arts(MA)
	Bachelor of Commerce(B.COM)
	Master of Commerce (M.COM)