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  Sep 2020

• 7 Top Reasons to Pursue an MCA!

  
  

  Dr. Abhijit Banubakode | Information Technology

"Learning gives creativity, Creativity leads to thinking,
Thinking provides knowledge, Knowledge makes you great."

– Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Albert Einstein, a renowned physicist and scholar who significantly contributed to science but also had a connection with the investments once said “Compound Interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He, who understands it, earns it ... he who doesn't ... pays it.” Today, the analogy holds true for the Information Technology domain. It’s the eighth wonder of the world, those who know and understand it, earn from it and those who don’t, pay for it.

Software and IT professionals are here to stay and usher the world in the next millennium and therefore its an apt career choice. IT based companies in government as well as private sector are looking for dynamic, skilled based individuals and considering today's technology driven scenario, MCA (Master of Computer Application) is the most relevant and sought after course in the current situation.

MET Institute of Computer Science was established in 2001 to create an innovative learning environment that revolves around creating IT experts that effectively blend technology and management. The Institute conducts the two year, full-time Master of Computer Application (MCA) affiliated to the University of Mumbai approved by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Let me give you SEVEN reasons why MCA is an excellent Masters course you must consider -

1 - MCA is Now a 2 year Programme

With the University of Mumbai changing the duration of MCA course, it can now be completed in just 2 years. Hence world over accepted masters degree like MCA can be earned in just 2 years now. What’s more, saving a year of education is prolonging one’s professional career by a year.

2 - Updated Syllabus

MCA programme is designed as a two year course divided into four semesters, the new syllabus promotes digitization and virtualization in education along with those smart & intelligent tools and resources at your fingertips are made available. The MCA programme focuses on major areas such as Project Based Learning, Hands on Latest Technologies, Industry Internship and Personality Grooming to enhance the computing skills of learners in the IT world.

The fourth industrial revolution IR 4.0 brought about a state of change in education. By preparing students for the next life and working with IR 4.0 a host of cutting-edge technologies are incorporated in the new syllabus including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Information Security, Image Processing, Internet of Things (IOT), Robotic Process Automation, Computer Vision, Big Data Analytics and Visualization, Distributed System and Cloud Computing, Block Chain, Deep Learning, Green Computing, Quantum Computing, Game development, Cyber security and digital forensic. This will result in the evolution of education 4.0.

3 - Excellent Placements

MET Institute of Computer Science has an excellent placement record. Our placement cell dedicatedly works around the year to arrange for placement interviews and job opportunities for our students. Many leading Companies like Wipro Infotech Ltd., ONGC Corporation Limited, Siemens Information Systems Ltd., Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd., Asian Paints Pvt Ltd, Saba Software India Pvt. Ltd. have been regularly visiting and recruiting from our campus. Our placement team is dedicated to identifying the expectations of recruiters precisely.

4 - Easy Entrance Procedure

To enrol for MCA in Mumbai University affiliated colleges, candidates have to clear the Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test (MAH MCA CET). The online CET exam comprises four sections, Mathematics & Statistics, Logical/Abstract reasoning, English comprehension and verbal ability and Computer concepts. Examination is conducted in English, duration is 90 minutes and of total 200 marks.

5 - Eligibility Criteria

After passing a minimum three year duration Bachelor’s Degree and studying Mathematics as one of the subjects at (10+2) level or at Graduate level examination, any graduate is eligible for MCA Admission. Those studying in final/third year can apply for admission.

6 - Infrastructure and Faculty

MET Institute of Computer Science provides a well-stocked library, highly equipped computer laboratories with top-notch hardware and software, interactive sessions with dedicated faculty who are experts in their own fields of specialisation. Students are not just technically nurtured but also professionally groomed with communication and presentation skills.

7 - Societal Inputs to inculcate CSR values

Along with technical competencies, MET enriches the MCA course by inculcating social values in the students. Social Responsibility is included in the programme to create social awareness, values and environmentally-friendly behaviour among the students.

In all, the MCA programme at MET not only focuses on knowledge imparting but also on skill-based and project-based learning. The curriculum design provides self-learning opportunities to the students. MOOC courses are introduced in the syllabus to enable self learning and research paper uplifts the research abilities of the students. “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today” Malcom X.

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