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248. MCAOL – Master of Computer Applications
  1. 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
Maximum Duration: 48 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