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* Bachelor of Computer Applications or (https://inspiria.edu.in/degree-courses/school-computer-application/bca/) BCA as it is more commonly known as 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 allied services. A large number of aspirants looking for career options after BCA often complete their Masters in the same field but, BCA itself is a course which has enough potential to generate employment for fresh graduates right after their college. Enrolling into BCA enables a student to get exposed to a great number of opportunities in the job sectors such a banking, govt. Offices apart from the very obvious IT Industry.

* In India, good many students often undertake positions in the industry after BCA as there are now ample scopes to shape their career after they complete their undergraduate course in computer applications. An obvious good news is that recently, even organizations in the IT/ITES fields including some big names as TCS, Wipro and Cognizant are showing increasing interest in recruiting graduates with a BCA degree (https://inspiria.edu.in/degree-courses/school-computer-application/bca/) for various posts in their organizations.

*  IT is a massively growing industry and with a Bachelor's in Computer Application, there is no hindrance in finding good job opportunities. The BCA scope is in every field as it is an era of computers and their advancements.

*  I.T Sector is one of the major employment providers in India and is expected to grow more in the coming years. BCA trains students in developing, programming, networking, computer and mobile softwares, app development, etc. If you’re hard working and talented enough, your 3-year BCA degree can stand at par with a 4-year B.Tech degree.

Career after completing BCA

* What you learn :

- In BCA, you will learn about some interesting subjects like Mathematics, Computer Programming, Computer Networking, Database Management Systems and, Software Engineering. Besides the core compulsory subjects, students can choose from a wide variety of subjects as their pathway elective or minor elective.

* How choosing electives can shape your career :

- Although, choosing electives thoughtfully might not sound like a big deal in your first year. However, they make a huge difference to your career. For example, if you want to study further after BCA, you can choose pathway electives like Artificial Intelligence, or if you’re looking forward to adding more skills to your resume to find a good job, you can opt for pathway electives like Javascript, Front-End Web Development, App Development, etc.

* Jobs for BCA graduates :

- 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 offer the above-mentioned jobs to BCA candidates. Some of the top MNCs that hire BCA graduates are Wipro, Infosys, HCL Technologies, TCS, Capegemini, Tech Mahindra, etc.

- The average salary of BCA graduates in India as per Payscale.com is INR 3.4 lac per annum.

* Higher education after BCA :

-  Pursuing Master of Computer Application (MCA) (http://www.lpu.in/programmes/mca-master-of-computer-application) after BCA adds to your computer and programming skills.

- With MCA, you can get an even better salary package.

* Career prospects after a degree in BCA with specialization are huge. It opens many doors to a bright future for students. BCA is a popular course option for many students because it does provide ample opportunities.

* As far as the salary is concerned, a fresher working for a leading MNC might get a salary ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month. However, it was reported that IT giants like Facebook, Microsoft, etc pay a six-figure salary even to a fresh graduate.

* BCA MCA graduates with excellent computer skills and a good grasp of programming languages like C, C++, java, etc., are highly demanding. Aspirants can get job designations like Software Application Architect, Software Consultant, Web Designer/Web Developer as per their knowledge and skills. The entry-level salary of a BCA MCA aspirant is around INR 2 - 9 LPA, and it increases as one grows in experience, skills, and knowledge in their career.

* If you are a hard-working, focused and quick learner then BCA opens new lands of opportunities. We prepare you for leadership roles that provide you with an edge in getting a bright career. However, remember getting a graduation degree in BCA won’t open the exclusive employment market but your skill-set will.

* If you dream of working in companies like Wipro, Infosys, Java, Oracle, AWS or in government organizations it is imperative that you should be open to learning new skills and acquiring all the opportunities presented in front of you.

*  BCA Government Jobs :

- Bachelor of Computer Application [BCA] can get a wide opportunity in government sectors. They can be able to apply for the RRB, UPSC Bank Clerk, Probationary officer, Short service commission for Army and Navy, IAS, IPS, CBI, Groups examinations.

* Concluding words on scope of BCA :

-  BCA offers loads of opportunities to students who are always ready to learn and are not afraid to work hard. It’s worth noting that acquiring a graduation certificate in BCA isn’t enough to compel the employers to hire you. One needs to be open to learning new skills and grabbing opportunities coming their way. Usually, students start working on online gigs during their college. This helps them gain experience and learn about real-world challenges. If you’re someone who is always open to new experiences, then the I.T. sector will welcome you with open arms!

* Hope this information worked for you !!

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BCA is considered as a job oriented course, there are plenty of job offers which aspirants can get after completing their undergraduate course. After completing a graduation degree in computer applications, students can also opt for higher studies by pursuing Masters in Computer Applications or pursue a MBA programme. A postgraduate programme or postgraduate diploma programme in computer applications provides specialization in different fields such as ethical hacking, system security, cloud computing and software application. There are many job opportunities for Bachelor of Computer Applications graduates in the sectors like IT, web designing, digital marketing, banking, logistics, data communications, desktop publishing, E-Commerce, consultancies, system maintenance, cloud networking.

There are many certification programmes offered by various institutions. One can pursue a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certificate programme for Network administrators and Network Operations Specialists. BCA graduates can start freelancing or build up their own startup.

Go through the link below to get detailed analysis of the colleges, their admission procedure, jobs, salary and many more regarding the BCA course-

https://www.careers360.com/courses/bca-bachelor-of-computer-applications

Hope this helps.