Jul 25th, 2014 
By: A Master in Computer Application or MCA is a three year professional Master’s degree in the field of computer applications. This course is open to all graduates, and it endeavors to help students build a solid foundation in application development. The program has a strong emphasis on the latest programming languages and tools which can be used to build sleeker, faster, and better applications.
Objectives of the Course
Several reputed colleges in India offer courses in computer application. The primary objective of an MCA course is to help the students take up jobs as programmers, system designers, system analysts, and managers in any specific field of information technology. An equal importance is given to theory classes and lab work. A good Institute will give you the opportunity to do your internship for at least one semester in one of the top companies of the industry. The curriculum is designed in such a way that it gives you enough flexibility to take up further studies in a specialisation of your choice.
The course usually extends for six semesters, with the first semester of focusing on basic subjects that are required to build a strong base for the ones that follow. From the second semester onward, the course will be divided into electives and core subjects which give you the flexibility to choose the area that you want to specialise in. The final semester is typically devoted to intense project work. This last six months is the time for you to apply all the knowledge that you have gathered during the course of study in a practical situation.
Job outlook
An MCA will prepare you to become a software engineer, software developer, team leader, or a project manager. Companies like Wipro, Accenture, HCL, Infosys, and Cognizant offer plenty of opportunities for MCA candidates. According to PayScale, salary for MCA graduates range from Rs. 3.4 lakhs to 9.9 lakhs per annum.