The Never Ending charm of Bachelor of Computer Application

Written by
Kuldeep Pathak, CU

Information Technology (IT) sector has increased its contribution to the GDP of India from 1.2% in 1998 to a whopping 7.7% in 2017 and it is expected to grow to  a staggering market value of US$350 Billion by 2025 with double the number of job opportunities as of now simultaneously generating  a revenue generation of around 7-9%. According to NASSCOM, the IT industry is expected to register a growth of 30 to 32 per cent in the near future whereas the domestic market has already grown by 24 per cent.

Bachelor of Computer Application or BCA is a three-year full-time graduate degree program in Computer Applications. BCA is one of the most sought-after courses in Computers for graduation in a huge number of students who want to shape their careers in the world of Information Technology and its associated service area. BCA is a course which has enough potential to generate employment for fresh graduates right after completion of their graduation. Enrolling into BCA enables a student to get exposed to a great number of opportunities in the job sectors such Banking, Govt. Sector and IT Industry.

Numerous students often undertake positions in the industry after BCA because there are ample opportunities to shape their career. Recently, companies in the IT/ITES fields including some big names as TCS, Wipro and Cognizant are displaying growing interest in recruiting BCA graduates for various posts in their organizations.

Though, choosing electives attentively might not be a big deal when one starts his/her graduation but it certainly makes a huge difference to your career. For instance, if you want to study further after BCA, you can choose pathway electives like Artificial Intelligence, you can also opt for pathway electives like Javascript, Front-End Web Development, App Development, etc.

BCA graduates have good scope in jobs as a Web Developer, Web Designer, Network Administrator, System Manager, Computer Programmer, Software Developer, Software Tester, etc depending on the skills you acquire during your BCA. Various companies, organizations, and MNCs such as Wipro, Infosys, HCL Technologies, TCS, Capegemini, Tech Mahindra, etc. offer the above-mentioned jobs to BCA candidates.

BCA offers tons of opportunities to students who are always ready to learn and are not afraid to work hard. One needs to be open to learning new skills and grabbing opportunities coming their way apart from having just the bookish knowledge to grow smoothly. This will help the students gain experience and learn about real-world challenges.

University Institute of Computing (UIC) at Chandigarh University is one of the best colleges in Punjab, North India to get a degree in Computer Applications. Its hands-on approach paves the way for a smooth change to the workforce after graduation. You will be equipped with the best knowledge, skills and passion to succeed in any number of computing professions this versatile degree prepares you for.

If you’re someone who is always open to new experiences, then the I.T. sector will welcome you with open arms!

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Why to Join University Institute of Legal Studies at Chandigarh University

Legal education is a very widespread career choice in any country and certainly one of the most appreciated professions with a wide range of career potentials. It has experienced a number of changes in the last two decades which have aided the young aspiring students who want to pursue this prestigious domain of education. At present there are more than 10, 00,000 advocates in India and the number is swelling with 50,000 new enrollments every year. It is an attractive profession with wide career prospects in the future such as Indian Legal Services, Litigation, Taxation, Corporate Management, Administrative Services and so on.

As Indian Economy is growing at a steady pace the demand for skilled professionals in the field of law is going up too simultaneously making the traditional work for lawyers stay strong and competent along with a surge in their mandate too. Gone are the days when black robes and courtrooms where the bread and butter of lawyers. From upscale corporate offices to jobs in movies and the media, lawyers have swayed away from the orthodox practices and now are very much a part of the real world.

Talks are on to expand the scope for legal practice in India and open the gates for law graduates so that they can expect better job opportunities. Legal education has been liberalized in India which ultimately will help to raise the standard of legal awareness.

Choosing the right law school where the administration has a vision and understanding of where the legal market is headed is very important. University School of Legal Studies at Chandigarh University has been ranked one of the best law colleges in Punjab for being the centre of distinguished legal research and learning. UILS is committed to provide intra disciplinary skills to its students and makes them understand various complications of the legal world by making them smart, presentable and confident in voicing their opinion. It provides a fully effective placement program that narrows the gap between the students and legal profession by regularly breeding opportunities for the students.  

Chandigarh University has the largest student friendly ambience with amalgamation of culture and diversity.

Join, Chandigarh University and give your career a new guiding light.  

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Scope of Hotel and Hospitality Management in India

With the dawn of globalization and automation, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of service segment. Hotel Management is amongst the fastest growing sectors and is offering expanded career prospects. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the Hospitality & Tourism sector employs more than 235 million people worldwide annually. It creates a platform for the aspiring students to get well versed with required Practical and Management know-how. The right skill-set and aptitude can help hopefuls to build an insightful career in the Hospitality sector.

Hospitality & Tourism is a highly Occupation oriented career prospect which is professionally inspiring and personally rewarding. Academic excellence in Hospitality Management helps the students focus on the inside outs of Hospitality industry which is quickly proving to be a lucrative career provider. It not only provides classroom studies but also offers hands on work experience in many operational segments. Students who complete their courses in Hotel Management are absorbed in various positions.

With the increase in Globalization Hospitality world has become one of the premiere choices of students as it not only offers Global exposure but also gives them an opportunity to diversify their career options from Food Service to Accommodation to Catering and so on. With the increasing number of worthwhile career options Hospitality industry has a constant requirement of students who can do well at the top most level. 

UniversityInstitute of Tourism & Hospitality Management at Chandigarh University offers specialized programs that are well suited for all those aspiring students who want to give a prominent start to their niche career in Hospitality world. UITHM is home to best in class professionals, hospitality leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow who are tutored in concurrence with latest developments in the sector. With the likes of Walt Disney, The Taj, Oberoi group, The Hyatt, Vistara, Jet Airways being the core group of recruiters, the highest package offered was 18 Lacs per annum. Equipped with the internationally skilled faculty, UITHM peculiarly balances the theoretical and practical fundamentals of education with real life understanding.

Join Chandigarh University and give rightful directions to your career with North India’s Leading Educational Hub.

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Bank recruitment in the FY 19

Despite facing cash crisis and other major issues, various state-owned banks including State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank and Syndicate Bank are expected to go ahead with staffing of about one lakh personnel in the current financial year to match up with the requirement of new-age banking needs and grow their business.

The number is more than double the number of people hired by these banks in the last two years. Notably, PSU banks collectively hired 95,000 in last two years for positions like clerk, management trainees and probationary officers excluding the number of lateral hirings done by the bank.

PSU banks are likely to proceed for specialist recruitment such as wealth management, analytics and customer services simultaneously enabling the State-owned banks to be competitive post the battle with huge number of bad assets.

The need to change the culture of PSUs to extract business can be seen in their hiring patterns. They are now focusing on hiring talent in line with new age as well as private/multinational creditors which will in turn yield results over a period of time

The PSUs are hiring more officers and few clerks. Barring State Bank of India, 20 per cent of total employees in PSBs fall in the category of clerks. The SBI has currently around 45 per cent employees as clerks.

MBA at Chandigarh University

University School of Business (USB), ranked among the Best Management Colleges in Punjab has earned recognition for its unique style of teaching & experiential learning. The attribute that makes learning business management exclusive at USB is its specialized approach paired with a research focus, innovation culture and entrepreneurship zeal backed by world-class facilities. Recognizing USB's high standing among the best B-School of the region, various top-notch companies have collaborated with us to have the best industry sponsored courses and lab facilities.

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The Future of Journalism in India

The Board exams fill in a lot of pressure and nervousness. But the real journey starts post the examinations when students have to choose a course that can help them build a satisfying career. While traditional preferences like engineering, medical remain go to options for the students, other courses like event Management, Journalism, Hospitality too, are picking up fast as they come up with exciting career prospects.

Vigorous demands, attractive opportunities, higher investments, increasing number of job opportunities are some of the major factors that are paving way for Indian Media Industry to grow up tall in global media market and match the benchmarks. With the advent of Social Media, the entire demographics have changed and people have started to look at the media industry as a highly lucrative career option.

The number of Social Media users would increase to around 300 Million in India in 2020 as compared to 158.7 million in 2016. With such an increase, the demand for quality professionals in the media industry has also popped up to a certain extent. Apart from Government owned media houses, numerous privately owned media houses have also emerged on the scene and are offering well-paid jobs in various divisions.

University Institute of Media Studies (UIMS) at Chandigarh University is ranked among the Best journalism and mass communication colleges in Punjab. At UIMS the primary objective is to create talented individuals who are industry ready as soon as they complete their education. The state of the art infrastructure and steadfast faculty ensure quality education for all our students. In addition to academics, ample opportunities are provided to the students to develop their overall capabilities as budding future communicators. This is executed by exposing students to frequent experienced industry professionals visits from which they can learn the nuances of Media Industry. Students at UIMS have been placed at well-known Media houses such as ABP, India News, Goldmine Advertising, CNN-IBN, Network 18 and so on hence providing their career a flying start. This ensures that students have an appealing and a notable experience studying at the University Institute of Media Studies.

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Science can amuse and fascinate us all, but it is engineering that changes the world

Engineering is the most sought after career option with the students these days once they are done with their School education.  It is the most demanding Undergraduate course amongst a high percentage of students in India.  Not only does it ensure them a safe future but it also enables them to start their professional career on a high by being with their dream organisation. With the emergence of several public and private sector jobs; especially in the field of engineering has evolved the education system in our country. Several educational institutes in India are offering quality Engineering education and ensuring an upbeat career for the aspiring young talents.

Engineering is one of the few professions where creativity meets novelty. Engineering is not just a degree but a way of thinking. Irrespective of the fact that number of engineers has flourished in the past few years, the demand for quality engineers has remained constant. 

Engineering can answer your various questions particularly if you are a science student as it offers a variety of specialities like Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering and so on. An Engineering course offers you many and varied options even after completion of you graduation as you can go for higher education in a stream of your choice or can even join the industry to gain exclusive hand on experience by encashing your industry oriented learning .

A head start with a Multi-National Company, great opportunities for growth and a variety of career options are some of the advantages of pursuing an Engineering course. Various innovative trends such as Continued Industry Digitization, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence along with simultaneous aids from Governmental Projects such as Make in India can help in shaping the future of Engineering in India.

UniversityInstitute of Engineering at Chandigarh University is regarded as the Best Engineering College of the region. With the highest package going as high as 31.77 lacs in the year 2017 it has created new benchmarks in terms of placements. Experiential learning and industry oriented teaching learning process at Chandigarh University nurtures imagination and innovation of the students by enabling them to meet real world demands of their profession. Chandigarh University does not leave any stone unturned when it comes to modelling talents of students into reality.

Come join Chandigarh University and shape your future with North India’s largest educational hub.

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Business Analytics Transforming Indian Economy and Education

Analytics have been used in business since the management exercises were put into place in the late 19th century. Since then, analytics have altered and shaped with the development of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, data warehouses and various other software tools and process. Business Analytics has come up like a sensation on the horizon of the new millennium and off late has become fastest growing job field throughout the world. Business analytics makes widespread use of statistical analysis and fact-based management to initiate decision making

Business Analytics has become vital for the growth of corporate world in 21^st century hence allowing them to make better business decisions by using the previous data obtained from various segments of society such as marketing, education, engineering, medicine, social media, online transactions, call centers, sensors, weblogs and telecommunication. Business Analytics can also be used in determining the nature of the problems changes in Business Landscapes are facing these days.

India is amongst the leaders in the aptitude arcade in the past two decades and its high success ratio in the IT sector, resilient Entrepreneurship beliefs and English language expertise have helped it stay much ahead of the likes of China and European countries in the territory of Analytics. Various companies situated abroad are outsourcing their analytical necessities to India.

Sensing the need to create a workforce that understands the field and is trained to tackle the compound issues related to business analytics; several Indian institutes, in association with various premiere colleges, are offering regular as well as executive business analytics courses.The scope in the field of business analytics is ever expanding worldwide and especially because analytical skill levels get into the big data game. Global Information Technology giants such as IBM, Accenture, and Deloitte are using business analytics tools and coming up with conclusions that are convenient and lucrative. Sensing the need to create a workforce that understands the field and is trained to tackle the compound issues related to business analytics; several Indian institutes, in association with various premiere colleges, are offering regular as well as executive business analytics courses.

North India’s Leading Business School at Chandigarh University in collaboration with IBM offers Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics to its students. The practically oriented teaching – learning methodology and industry institute interface at Chandigarh University helps the students develop the skills required to become future business leaders simultaneously gaining acquaintance to IBM Patented Technologies.

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