Bachelor of Computer Application Course Offered @ Usha Martin

In higher education, there has been conscious effort to shift focus from teacher to learner and classroom teaching to self-learning using technology. When integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) made an amazing range of media  audio-visual, radio, T.V, tele-and video-conferencing, computer conferencing  and tools  computers, CD-ROMs, telephone, DVDs, satellite, Internet – available to us, quick dissemination of education to the most deprived (socially, economically and educationally) and disadvantaged (geographically, physically, gender-wise) students became possible in a more dynamic, interactive and interesting way. That is, technology enhanced the effectiveness of teacher.

The essence of higher education is interactivity. By combining various media technologies, the Internet assisted education acquired capability of creating a new virtual world and deliver programmes on-line. In fact, Internet became the most successful educational tool because it offered a global open platform for information storage, display and communication. It combined and integrated text, graphics, audio and video with communication tools such as email, bulletin boards and chat rooms to promote synchronous and asynchronous one to one, one to many and many to many interaction.

Why Enroll in Bachelor of Computer Applications Programme?

Due to boom in the Information Technology (IT) sector and with the ascent of new startups, global employment opportunities for the youth expanded exponentially. This led premier institutions of higher learning like Usha Martin University (UMU) to offer computer and IT related educational programmes such as Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), MCA, PGDIOT and PGDDS etc. which help to develop skills in computer coding, computer programming, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things and data analytics.

BCA is a three year Bachelor level programme. Various courses comprising this programme seek to develop computer programming skills with all possible aspects of computer applications. For a BCA aspirant, this degree would help in setting up a sound academic base for an advanced career in Computer Applications. A student who has passed 10+2 from a recognized Board with background subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics is eligible to apply for BCA course. The curriculum of BCA Course of UMU has strong interface with industry and provides wide range of possibilities and opportunities where students learn what market demands. The subjects offered vary from introduction to computer science to core programming languages like C, C++, Java, Python programming, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Database Management System, etc. This programme inculcates skills that enable the graduates to get gainful employment. After the successful completion of BCA, numerous career options become available to students in fields like Software development, Banks, Education and Government departments etc.

BCA graduates have good scope to get job of a Web Developer, Web Designer, Network Administrator, System Manager, Computer Programmer, Software Developer, and Software Tester. A computer science graduate can also pursue higher studies and decide to go for a post graduate program in Computer Applications like MCA followed by PhD in India or abroad.

Why Choose UMU?

Usha Martin University (UMU) is one of the best Universities of Ranchi which offers cost-effective education. Though new, UMU has set a unique benchmark for itself in terms of quality. Moreover, it provides an environment where the students can develop their skills for fair and frank discussions. That is why UMU students get placement with reputed national employers. The University also offers two years MCA programs and PhD.

The Faculty of Computing and Information Technology department is highly qualified and contributes significantly to knowledge pool through research publications in Journals of National and International repute. They are very devoted to their work and give focused attention to the students. Moreover, they are open to listen and sort out problems of their students. The University has equipped its laboratories with the latest Software. Learning at UMU is an enjoying experience.