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Masters of Computer Application
 
The basic objective of this programme is to open a channel of admission for computer courses for students who have done the 10 + 2 and are interested in taking up computing as a career. After acquiring the Bachelor's Degree at IGNOU, there is a further educational opportunity to opt for an MCA degree at IGNOU or a Master's programme at another University.
 
Eligibilty
Bachelor degree in Computer Science/ Application from a recognized/deemed university 3 to 6 Yrs Rs. 5400/- per semester Rs.32,500
(Rs. 100/- as registration charges)
English
Non-computer B. Tech/M. Sc. are required to pursue CIC concurrently with MCA 1st year. 3 to 6 Yrs
Other Graduates after completion of IGNOU's CIC or DCO or CNOC with required score. 3 to 6 Yrs
       
Lateral Entry
1) PGDCA or ADIT or its equivalent programme from recognized Universities and deemed Universities. 2 to 6 Yrs Rs 1000/- + Rs. 5400/- per semester Rs.22600 English
2) 'A' level examination of DOE, after graduation.
 
Those desirous of taking admission in MCA III semester under lateral entry Scheme have to obtain the separate Prospectus which would be available free of cost at all the regional centres and Head Quarters during February - March. The candidates have to clear all the papers of IGNOU MCA I & II semesters through examinations to be conducted in June every year, if the university decides to admit candidates under Lateral entry Scheme.
 
First Year Six Courses
 
Semester I
CS-02 Introduction to Software Includes Programming language concepts, system software tools. Principles of operating system and Unix operating system.
CS-04 Data Structure through 'C' and 'PASCAL' C language programming and Data Structure concepts like graphs, trees , lists , stacks, queues.
CS-05 Elements of Systems Analysis and Design It deals with the analysis , design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer based information systems.
 
Semester II
CS-01 Computer Fundamentals Introductory topics like history of computers , data representation and Boolean algebra. Microprocessors
CS-03 File Structure and Programming in COBOL Cobol programming which includes Data processing, Table Handling , Sequential Files , Sorting and merging of files , Report Writing.
CS-06 Introduction to Database Management Systems Conventional Databases, Object oriented, Distributed , Client Server and Knowledge Databases.
 
Second Year Six Courses
 
Semester III
CS-08 Numerical and Statistical Computing Numerical interpolation, Differentiation, Integration, Linear , Non-linear and ordinary differential equations.
CS-08 Data Communication and Networks Large number of concepts, techniques, design applications and standards of networking. OSI reference model.
CS-51 Operations Research Inventory control- Deterministic, probabilistic models, queuing models
 
Semester IV
CS-07 Discrete Mathematics Mathematical logic, set theory and functions, Lattices, Boolean Algebra and graph theory
CS-10 Software Engineering Software project management, Requirement Analysis and Specification, Object oriented analysis and Data modeling.
CS-54 Accounting and Finance on Computers Discusses Accounting framework, cost management, financial and investment analysis etc.
 
Third Year Five Courses & a Project
 
Semester V
CS-12 Computer Architecture Parallel processing, Parallel and vector computers - Theory, technology, architecture and software aspects.
CS-16 Object Oriented Systems Object Oriented programming languages, OODBMS, Object Oriented Analysis and Design
CS-17 Project (Part-I)  
 
Semester VI
CS-13 Operating Systems Process Management And Synchronization , Memory and File Management , Security and Protection.
CS-14 Intelligent Systems Overview of AI, Knowledge Representation Schemes and Knowledge Organization and Manipulation.
CS-15 Relational Database Management System Conventional Databases, Object oriented, Knowledge Databases ,SQL and Calculus, Normalization, Security and Integrity.
CS-17 Project (Part-II)  
Practicals Approx. 540 hrs. (90 hrs./ Semester)
 
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