In simple terms, computer applications are the software that people are most familiar with in their daily lives, both at home and in offices. They are designed to carry out specific tasks such as listening to music, sending emails or putting together a spreadsheet. A thorough knowledge of such applications is needed since professionals with knowledge in Computer Applications are always in demand in the industry.
The three-year Master of Computer Applications programme offered by the Department of Computer Application is designed to help students hone their software skills and computer application dexterity. The course is focussed on the implementation of programming languages, IT skills and industry-oriented expertise in applied computer science. The subjects taught in this programme are Object Oriented Programming, Advanced Computer Architecture, Data Structures and Algorithms, Advanced Operating Systems, Web Technologies, .NET Framework using C#, Cryptography and Cyber Security, PHP Programming, Grid and Cloud Computing, and Artificial Intelligence. Electives in areas of Artificial Neural Networks, Distributed DBMS, Social Network Analysis, Python, Big Data and R Programming, MATLAB, Digital Image Processing, Distributed Systems and Enterprise Resource are also offered to help tailor the students’ curriculum preferences.
Lab work is done in areas of .NET Framework, Industrial Training, Advanced Database Management, Web Technologies, Java, and PHP. Additionally seminars and workshops, research and innovation are essential and mandatory parts of the course completion. Students also put together projects, presentations and go through thorough viva voce to obtain this degree.