Department of MCA (Master of Computer Applications)

Department Overview

The Department of MCA was established in 2001. The Department offers a postgraduate degree titled ‘Master of Computer Applications’. The programme is of 3 years (6 semesters) duration. The current student intake for the programme is 120.

Accreditation, Approvals and Recognition:
The Department of MCA is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and is permanently affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum in Karnataka. CMRIT is also one of only a handful of colleges to be awarded NBA Accreditation for its MCA course in 2010.

Vision

To evolve as a centre of excellence with an integrated and synergised technological application programme that will empower young minds to take global challenges.

Mission

To strive to create excellence in its offerings.

To provide an excellent ambience that is conducive to learning.

To partner with industry in carrying out the application part of knowledge and information.

To create technocrats and professionals with strong ethical principles.

To effectively contribute to research through tie-ups and MOUs with industry & other organisations.

Programme Outcomes

The Master of Computer Applications Programme will prepare its graduates to achieve:

1. The understanding to apply knowledge of computing and technological advances appropriate to the programme.
2. Skills to analyse a problem, and identify and define the logical modelling of solutions.
3. An ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or programme to meet stakeholder needs.
4. The knack to function effectively in teams to accomplish a common goal.
5. A sense of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities.
6. Effectiveness in communicating with a wide range of audiences.
7. An ability to analyse the local and global impact of business solutions on individuals, organisations, and society.
8. An identification of the need to engage in continuing professional development.

Programme Educational Objectives

The Master of Computer Applications Programme Educational Objectives aims to:

1. MCA graduates who will have successful careers based on their understanding of formal and practical methods of Application Development using the concepts of computer programming, software and design principles.
2. MCA graduates will demonstrate analytical and design skills including the ability to generate creative solutions and foster team-oriented, professionalism through effective communication in their careers.
3. MCA graduates who will exhibit effective work ethics and be able to adapt to the challenges of a dynamic job environment.