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BOOST YOUR CAREER WITH A BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (BCA) DEGREE

As the world advances with inventions and technologies, the digital cloud has taken up the entirety of it. The majority of industries have most of their chores and tasks performed by digital support. As the computer aids every possible industry at least in a way, the industry market value has significantly shot up to USD 449.02 billion so far in 2023. The dramatic growth of the computer sector is a symbolic call for a lot of skilled computer professionals with the best computer degree, a Bachelor of Computer Applications.

Let us explore how a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) can boost your career as we provide this course at our college, SMS College of Arts and Science.

Bachelor of Computer Applications Course Highlights:

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) course is offered at a remarkable standard at our SMS College of Arts and Science and here are the details about the course.

Course BCA
Full Form Bachelor of Computer Applications
Course Description BCA is an undergraduate degree that can be pursued by students to establish their careers in the computer field. This course focuses on inculcating profound computer knowledge such as software applications, system designs, operating systems, etc. Students pursuing BCA courses are trained to create and handle computer applications, software, websites, etc.
Course Level Undergraduate level
Duration 3 years
Exam Pattern Semester Pattern
Eligibility Criteria
  • Candidates should have completed 10+2 with computer science and mathematics as core subjects at any recognized educational institution.
  • Candidates should have scored at least 50% aggregate score in 10+2.
Admission Procedure Admission to BCA at SMS College of Arts and Science based on the guidelines of the Tamil Nadu Government.

Ways to boost your career with Bachelor of Computer Applications:

Pursuing BCA itself is the right choice to establish a bright career in the computer science field. Yet there are many other ways to strengthen your BCA degree and here are some of them:

Pursue additional courses during BCA:

One of the best ways to add value to your BCA degree is to pursue some additional relevant courses. Additional courses can be pursued as distance courses or as online courses, it is your convenience.

Some of the best additional courses for BCA students are as follows:

  • Python Certificate Course
  • Java Certificate Course
  • Machine Learning Certificate Course
  • Data Management Certificate Course
  • Cloud Practitioner Certifications
  • SAP
  • DOT NET Programming
  • C++ Programming

Pursue Certification Courses after BCA:

If you have completed your BCA degree and are in the pursuit of finding a job, then it is time for you to take up job-oriented certification courses after BCA.

Though BCA itself is the best job-providing degree, pursuing additional job-oriented courses will help you land the best jobs with a high pay scale.

Some of the most preferred job-oriented certification courses after BCA are as follows:

  • PHP Certification
  • ASP.NET with C#
  • Software Testing Certification
  • Networking Certification
  • Graphics Certification

Pursue Higher Education courses after BCA:

Although the above-mentioned options help boost your Bachelor of Computer Applications degree, the best way to stabilize and strengthen it is to pursue a higher education degree.

There are many best courses for BCA students for higher education and some of them are as follows:

  • Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Masters of Computer Management (MCM)
  • Master in Information Management (MIM)

Career after BCA course:

As the computer world is significantly expanding, so does the career pool for computer professionals. Graduates with Bachelor of Computer Applications degrees are in great demand as they have in-depth field knowledge.

Here are some of the job opportunities after completing the BCA course:

Job Roles for BCA Graduates Job Description
Web Developer Web Developers are involved in developing and handling websites by analyzing the technical aspects of the websites including their performance, capacity, etc.
Software Engineer Software Engineers are responsible for understanding the needs of the clients, planning software outlay, and constructing highly efficient software applications.
UI/UX Developer UI/UX Developer is involved in developing user-friendly front-end experiences based on the needs of the clients by understanding the user expectation from a particular website.
Computer Systems Engineer Computer Systems Engineers are responsible to construct, handle and maintain computer systems including both software and hardware.
Computer Hardware Engineer Computer Hardware Engineer is responsible to design, construct, and manufacture hardware systems for computers and is also responsible for handling maintenance for their hardware.
System Database Administrator System Database Administrator takes up the role of creating, updating, and maintaining the database of a company. They are involved in supporting the database, creating database designs, and conducting frequent database tests.
System Designer System designers are responsible for constructing and manufacturing innovative system solutions similar to computer hardware engineers.
Computer Operator Computer Operator has the role of operating and managing multiple systems, which is the system network of a company.
Research Analyst Research Analyst is involved in analyzing and researching the data of the company and providing input for its development.
Programmer The Programmer is involved in programming software and applications.
Application Developer Application Developer is involved in developing applications by understanding the requirements of the clients.

The BCA starting salary is around INR 3.5 LPA for freshers and increases with experience and the nature of the job. Here is the graph depicting the salary scale for various jobs after BCA:

Conclusion

As the world today has completely fallen under the digital umbrella, the career scope for computer professionals has expanded, thus inviting skilled Bachelor of Computer Applications graduates. Pursuing a BCA degree and boosting it with various additional courses is a brilliant way to establish a strong career in the computer sector.

FAQs:

Is BCA a good course?
Yes, BCA is a good course with significant career options that help students land high-paying jobs in various sectors such as IT, Communications, etc.

Is Bachelor of Computer Application good?
Yes, a Bachelor of Computer Applications is good as it offers wide knowledge about computer applications and helps students land top-notch job positions in top companies such as HCL, TCS, Infosys, etc.

What is the salary of BCA in India?
The average salary scale of BCA in India is INR 4 LPA to INR 7 LPA, yet certain job positions offer great salaries such as INR 15 LPA as well.

What are subjects in BCA?
BCA subjects include C Programming, C++ Programming, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Oracle, and much more.

Which stream is best for BCA?
The best stream for BCA in 12th is the computer science stream as it provides basic knowledge in the computer science field.