Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA): An Applied Science Program into a New Direction?

Abstract

Information and Communication Technology plays a leading role in the development of many facets. Computing and allied educational programs may be treated as a vital source for the development of computerization and digitalization of all kinds. India a nation of ‘developing’ tag needs improvement in the manpower development segment and training. Universities are playing a leading role in building knowledge products, promotion of research & development affairs. As far as Computing and IT areas are concerned in India most popular branches are Computer Science, Computer Application, Information Technology etc. The programs are available with Science platform and also Technology/ Engineering platform. Indian education segment needs much improvement in skill integration into the curricula. A major study found that there are very less differences between Computer Science, Computer Application, and Information Technology curricula. The present study is focused on private universities and highlights the core of Computing programs at Bachelors levels (other than Technology degrees i.e. BE/BTech). The study highlights private university distribution in the Nation with references to emerging skill based Computing degrees as well.

Keywords: Information Systems, Informatics, Manpower development, Computing, BCA Degree in India, Knowledge Economy