Career Opportunities after BCA

What are the Career Opportunities After BCA?

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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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