Overview
Tribhuvan University has recently come up with a new program under the faculty of Humanities and Social Science. The program is termed as Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA). This program has been proposed under the affiliation of Tribhuvan University from the new academic year of 2071/72 BS. However, TU has not provided affiliation to any of its constituent or private colleges till late December 2016. TU has launched the program from the academic year 2074/2075. In the first phase, TU has given permission to run BCA at its 6 constituent campuses.
It is a 4 years (8 semesters) degree. This 4 years program in Computer Application has been started with an objective to produce qualified computer software developers with having a wide range of knowledge in the technical field. Students learn to solve computer-based problems of different types of business and industries.
Course of Study:
1st Semester:
- Computer Fundamentals and Applications
- Society and Technology
- English I
- Mathematics I
- Digital Logic
2nd Semester:
- C Programming
- Financial Accounting
- English II
- Mathematics II
- Microprocessor and Computer Architecture
3rd Semester
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Probability and Statistics
- System analysis and design
- OOP in Java
- Web Technology
4th Semester
- Operating System
- Numerical Methods
- Scripting Language
- Database Management System
- Project I
5th Semester
- MIS and E-Business
- DotNet Technology
- Computer Networking
- Introduction to Management
- Computer Graphics and Animation
6th Semester
- Mobile Programming
- Distributed System
- Applied Economics
- Advanced Java Programming
- Network Programming
- Project II
7th Semester
- Cyber Law and Professional Ethics
- Cloud Computing
- Internships
- Elective I
- Elective II
8th Semester
- Operations Research
- Project III
- Internships
- Elective I
- Elective III
- Elective IV
The computer has become an inevitable part of our daily lives. Most of the work today is done with the help of a computer. With the demand of computers, comes the demand for computer operators. Though most of us are aware and skilled to use the basic application in a computer, there is always a need for a professional with qualifications to get work done quickly and efficiently.
Software developer and different IT professional develops different types of applications and computer games. This is one of the popular posts that has a great demand on the market and is highly paid as well. Some popular IT companies in Nepal which are hiring computer apps professionals are given below:
- Nepasoft Solutions
- E-Prabidhi
- Info Developers
- Verisk
- Deerwalk
- Mercantile Communications
- Worldlink Communications
- Fusemachines
- ebPearls, and many more.
BCA graduates can apply for the post of system analysts, system managers, project managers, database administrators, system designers, and programmers. Information industries and manufacturing industries are always seeking BCA graduates.
Future Studies
Students completing their bachelor’s degree in computer application are further legible to study in any faculties which come under the Management and Information Technology such as M.C.A (Master of Computer Applications) and many more.
