What
are the Career Opportunities After BCA?
here
your doubt will be cleared.
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) prepares a student for a
bright career in Information and Technology. But to be able to make the most of
this three-year program, the students need to choose the right specialization
at the post-graduate level.
Students often face the dilemma of choosing the right
specialization at the masters level, which can be tackled by three-point
analysis - Interest, Aptitude, Future.
However, to be able to decide the right way to move ahead, it is
critical to know what options are available in the market.
After completing your BCA, you can opt for the following program:
·
Master of Computer
Applications(MCA)
·
Masters Degree in Information
Management (MIM)
·
Masters in Computer Management
(MCM)
·
Post Graduate Program in Corporate
Studies (PGPCS)
·
Information Security Management
(ISM)
·
Master of Business Administration
(MBA)
About
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) course
MCA is a post-graduate degree in computer
applications. This is a senior-level course that prepares professionals to meet
the complex demands of the IT industry. It emphasizes on planning, designing
and building of complex commercial application software and system software,
business management and mathematics.
MCA
career prospects
Software Engineer
|
Software Consultant
|
Network Engineer
|
Database Administrator
|
Test Engineer
|
System Analyst
|
Programmer
|
Quality Assurance Engineer
|
About
Masters Degree in Information Management (MIM)
A Masters Degree in Information Management prepares a student in
leading the department of information and technology in an organisation. The
2-year course provides the student with skills and knowledge that helps in
understanding and fulfilling the users’ need, develop new technologies and
maintain information assets.
MIM
Career Prospects:
System Analysts
|
Computer Network Architects
|
MIS Director
|
Videogame Designer
|
Management Consultant
|
Mobile Application Developer
|
IT Consultant
|
Chief Information Officer
|
IS/IT Manager
|
About
Masters in Computer Management (MCM)
Masters in Computer Management or MCM is the combination of the
computer and managerial skills. The course imparts students, the basic skill
set of management and computers. The students are trained in not only problem
solving and building intricate computer applications but also given basic
training marketing management, financial management and operations management.
MCM
career prospects
Computer Systems Analysts
|
Computer and Information Systems Managers
|
Information Security Analysts
|
Database Administrators
|
After completing MCM, a candidate can also opt for a various
government job through competitive exams. They can secure a job in various
government organisations like ISRO, Railways, Defense, SAIL, BHEL etc.
About
Post Graduate Program in Corporate Studies (PGPCS)
As the name suggests, PGPCS is a two-year program in management
studies, BCA students can undertake in order to make a career in marketing,
finance, operations IT and other branches of management.
PGPCS
career prospects
After BCA+PGPCS prospects are bright and numerous in the corporate
world. The combination opens up various doors for an individual from IT
manager, department head to entrepreneurship.
About
Information Security Management (ISM)
Information Security Management is defined as a study in security
technology, policy, risk management, and evaluation. The post-graduate program
imparts knowledge and skill sets in managing complex technical security system,
operational costs, diverse policies, user behavior, etc. The course entails a
comprehensive training critical for security of computer networks in
organisations.
ISM
Career Prospects:
Chief Information Security Officer
|
Security Architect
|
Security Director
|
Information Security Analyst
|
Network Security Engineer
|
Incident Responders
|
About
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Those who have a managerial bent can opt for MBA after BCA. Though the ideal option would
be MCA or PG course in IT, MBA is also a lucrative option, nonetheless.
Students who plan to pursue MBA after BCA should choose IT as specialization
for a bright and secure future. Premier management institutes like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, MDI, XLRI, IIFT etc. offer MBA-IT program. Students can
also opt for Marketing, Finance and Operations as specialization.
MBA
career prospects
Business/IT alignment
|
IT Governance
|
IT Financial Management
|
IT Service Management
|
Sourcing
|
IT Configuration Management
|
Chief Technology Officers
|
Chief Information Officers
|
IT Directors
|
IT Managers
|
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