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248. MCAOL – Master of Computer Applications
- MCAOL – Master of Computer Applications
Learner Target Group
This programme is designed for:
- Undergraduate students in Computer Science
- Graduates from other disciplines having Mathematics at the 10+2 level or Graduation level
Programme Details
Particulars | Details |
Programme Type | Degree |
Mode | Online Learning |
School | School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS) |
Duration | Minimum Duration: 24 Months |
Medium of Instruction | English |
Specialization | Computer Applications |
Eligibility Criteria
Category 1
Passed:
- BCA, or
- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering, or
- Equivalent Degree
Category 2
Passed:
- B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. with Mathematics at:
- 10+2 Level, or
- Graduation Level
Students under Category 2 are required to complete the following bridge courses:
Bridge Course Code | Bridge Course Title |
MCS-201 | Programming in C and Python |
MCS-208 | Data Structures and Algorithms |
Students who have already completed any of these bridge courses from IGNOU need to complete only the remaining course(s).
Note: Students without Mathematics at the 10+2 level or Graduation level are not eligible for the ODL/Online MCA programme.
Fee Structure
- Rs. 12,700/- per semester
- Additional fee for bridge courses is applicable as per IGNOU’s Course-wise Registration and Certification Scheme (CRCS)
Programme Coordinator
Prof. M. P. Mishra
Professor, School of Computer & Information Sciences (SOCIS)
- Email: mpmishra@ignou.ac.in
- Phone: 011-29572903
Course Structure
Semester 1
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MCS-211 | Design and Analysis of Algorithms | 4 |
MCS-212 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 |
MCS-213 | Software Engineering | 4 |
MCS-214 | Professional Skills and Ethics | 2 |
MCS-215 | Security and Cyber Laws | 2 |
MCSL-216 | DAA and Web Design Lab | 2 |
MCSL-217 | Software Engineering Lab | 2 |
Semester 2
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MCS-218 | Data Communication and Computer Networks | 4 |
MCS-219 | Object Oriented Analysis and Design | 4 |
MCS-220 | Web Technologies | 4 |
MCS-221 | Data Warehousing and Data Mining | 4 |
MCSL-222 | OOAD and Web Technologies Lab | 2 |
MCSL-223 | Computer Networks and Data Mining Lab | 2 |
Semester 3
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MCS-224 | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 4 |
MCS-225 | Accountancy and Financial Management | 4 |
MCS-226 | Data Science and Big Data | 4 |
MCS-227 | Cloud Computing and IoT | 4 |
MCSL-228 | AI and Machine Learning Lab | 2 |
MCSL-229 | Cloud and Data Science Lab | 2 |
Semester 4
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MCS-230 | Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision | 4 |
MCS-231 | Mobile Computing | 4 |
MCSP-232 | Project | 12 |