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!