The Master of Computer Application program at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) is designed to provide students with a strong academic foundation, logical and analytical skills, and overall development to excel in the public and private sectors, as well as the software industry.

Program Highlights:

• Approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and accredited by NS-EN ISO 9001:2000.
• Duration: 2 years
• Intake Capacity: 30 seats
• Campus: Majitar campus, SMIT

Program Educational Objectives:

• MCA graduates will build successful careers based on their understanding of formal and practical methods of application development using computer programming concepts, software principles, and design principles.
• MCA graduates will be prepared for pursuing higher studies in their related field.
• MCA graduates will demonstrate analytical and design skills, including the ability to generate creative solutions and foster team-oriented professionalism.
• MCA graduates will exhibit effective work ethics and be able to adapt to the challenges of a dynamic professional environment.

Program Outcomes (PO):

• Computational Knowledge: Apply mathematics, computing fundamentals, and machine learning concepts to solve software development problems.
• Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review, and analyze computing processes to arrive at substantial conclusions using mathematical and computing sciences principles.
• Design/Development of Solutions: Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, considering public health and safety measures.
• Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods to provide valid conclusions.
• Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling for computational problems.
• Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of developing solutions for computational problems in societal and environmental contexts.
• Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities.
• Individual and Teamwork: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and multidisciplinary settings.
• Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and society at large.
• Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of computing and management principles to manage projects and work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.
• Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for and engage in independent and life-long learning in the context of technological change.
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Identify timely opportunities and use innovation to pursue value creation for the betterment of the individual and society.

Career Opportunities:

• Application Programmer
• Software Developer
• System Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Information Security Executive
• Data Centre Technician
• Chief Information Security Officer
• Data Centre Manager
• IT Faculty