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what are the options after bca


dhallpranav74 19th Apr, 2022
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Sajal Trivedi 19th Apr, 2022

Hello aspirant,

BCA is a three year undergraduate programme in the field of computer science and information technology . It is one of the most popular career options for the students who want to make their career in areas related to computer science . To know everything about the course, eligibility, addmission process, options in future and many more, you can visit our site by clicking on link given below.

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

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.

pri111nah 19th Apr, 2022

Hi,

The career path after BCA leads on to multiple subfields in which you can pursue a career after gaining the degree. To end your search regarding what to do after BCA, here are some of the prominent course that you opt to pursue-

  • Masters in Computer Application
  • Masters in Information Management
  • Masters in Computer Management
  • Information Security Management
  • CISCO Certified Network Professional
  • Post Graduate Program in Corporate Studies
  • Master of Business Administration

There are various perks of pursuing an MBA after BCA. However, students must decide whether an MBA after BCA is suitable for them or not based on their future plans and aptitude.

  • An MBA degree after BCA can help freshers enhance their knowledge in business and management.
  • This can help them combine their expertise in computer application and use it to make an excellent career as a manager, marketer, etc.
  • An MBA degree also inculcates various industry-specific and organizational skills in a person.
  • This can help students get an edge in the market and can also open multiple job opportunities.
  • It is important that students carefully plan out their careers to apply for MBA after BCA. Knowing the various job opportunities can help students pursue lucrative career options after MBA.


6-Months (Short-Term) Courses after BCA

If you want to pursue a job along with taking up a short-term course after BCA, you can choose from a wide range of part-time, short-term or distance courses after BCA that can help you learn while you earn. Here are the top short-term courses after BCA:

  • Certifications like JAVA, PHP, CISCO, Cloud Computing, Networking, etc.
  • PG Diploma in Digital Marketing
  • PG Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA)
  • PG Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
  • Online Machine Learning Courses
  • Online Software Designing Courses
  • IT Certifications
  • Network Security Courses
  • Graphic Design & Animation
  • Coding Certifications


Here are some top IT companies and recruiters for BCA graduates who wish to kick start their careers after getting their degrees:

  • HP
  • Infosys
  • TCS
  • Deloitte
  • Accenture
  • Amazon
  • Flipkart
  • Capgemini
  • Aricent
  • Syntel
  • Snapdeal


The average salary of a fresher in India is INR 2.5 lakh per annum. Mid-level professionals with a BCA degree can earn up to INR 3.8 Lakh per year. While professionals with experience of more than 7 years can earn around INR 12 Lakh per annum on average.

Job Profiles Average Salaries
Data Scientist INR 6-10 lakh/per annum
Cyber Security Expert INR 6-10 lakh/per annum
Software Developer INR 6 lakh/per annum
Technical Support Trainee INR 4 lakh/per annum
Web Developer INR 3 lakh/per annum
IT Analyst INR 6 lakh/per annum
Blockchain Developer INR 6 lakh/per annum



Hope this helps.

All the best.

ADITYA KUMAR Student Expert 19th Apr, 2022

Hi

There are a number of  career options which you can go for after your BCA but what will be the best for you depends upon

******* your interest

******* what do you want to become in your life

For example,

Some of the best options after your BCA is provided below :-

----------------------------------) Go for job


Job Profiles after BCA are:-

  • Software deceloper

  • Software Tester,

  • Junior Programmer,

  • Database Administrator,

  • Web Designer,

  • Web Developer,

  • System Analyst etc

Top  Recruiters for BCA :-

  • Cognizant,

  • Infosys,

  • Wipro

  • HCL

  • TCS etc


Average salary for a bca fresher is roughly around 2.5 - 4 lakh per annum. Salary increases with experience, and also depends upon the company you are in, job post etc


----------------------------------) MCA :- 3 year course in computer application. You should go for it you want to have a job positions such as  System analyst, Web Designer, Internet expert, database Manager etc. Top entrance include NIMCET, VIT MEE, OJEE etc. For details go through https://www.careers360.com/courses/mca-master-of-computer-applications


----------------------------------) MBA:-  If you want to get into management or business or HR jobs etc then you can  do MBA etc. Some entrance for mba includes

  • CAT

  • XAT

  • MAT

  • NMAT

  • CMAT etc.

You can get into top Mba colleges like IIMs for your MBA where average package is around 20 lakhs per annum. For details about mba entrance exams visit https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/top-mba-entrance-exams-you-must-take


----------------------------------) LLB:-  If you are  interested in law, then after your BCA , you can go for 3 year LLB  , after which you can practice as a lawyer. Some of the top entrance for 3 year llb are :-

  • DU LLB

  • PU LLB KLEE

  • BVP CET Law

  • AP LAWCET

  • TS LAWCET

  • MH CET Law

  • BHU LLB

  • LAT by Allahabad University


For details about llb you can go through https://www.careers360.com/courses/llb-bachelor-of-legislative-law


----------------------------------) CA :- After your BCA you can directly start with CA intermediate if you have got at least 60 % in your BCA without going through foundation and then you have to go through articleship training and finally after clearing CA finals, you become a certified chartered accountant. For complete details regarding CA visit https://www.careers360.com/courses/chartered-accountancy-course


Some other professional courses you can go for are :-

  • Company Secretary i. e CS

  • Certified Management Accountant i. e CMA

  • Chartered Financial Analyst i. e CFA etc



----------------------------------) UPSC :- If you want to get into civil services like IAS/IPS etc then you can start preparing for UPSC Civil services examination. For UPSC detailed information you can checkout our page at https://competition.careers360.com/exams/upsc-civil-services-exam


----------------------------------) If you want to get a job in Banks you can go for exams like SBI PO,  IBS PO, Sbi clerk etc


----------------------------------) You can even prepare for government competitive examinatios for jobs like SSC, state service exam etc. You can get the complete list for govt competitive examinations at https://competition.careers360.com/exams


I hope that you find this helpful .


Thankyou


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