Bachelor of Computer Applications (Mobile Applications) (MA)

Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Class XII or equivalent. Lateral entry to the 2nd year can be taken after a 3-year diploma.
This course is structured to groom students with a strong theoretical and practical in mobile applications development. In addition to all the mandatory subjects of a traditional BCA, this specialized course offers in-depth practical know-how of developing mobile applications with emphasis on Android, Windows and IOS with industry requirements in mind. It will allow the student to correlate both the Bachelor of Computer Application for 1 ½ years with specialization on mobile applications development for the remaining 1 ½ years. The core subjects are Mobile Device Architecture, Mobile Application Development, Mobile Web Application Development, Java and Advanced Java for Mobile System, and Mobile Eco System and Business Models.

About the Course

Year	Course Description	Competencies
1st year 1st & 2nd Semester	It gives emphasis more in the logical perception of mathematics and programming concept that are essential in the next higher semesters.	Basic competencies
2nd year 3rd & 4th Semester	In the 3rd semester it shall cover up various subjects Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Software Engineering and Database Management System Concepts. In 4th semester, students will be introduced with the fundamentals of various mobile operating systems and application tools.	Core Competencies and Electives
3rd year 5th& 6th Semester	Build expertise in particular platform based on personal choice of the student and provide valuable experience before stepping into the professional world of information technology.	Specialization and Real Time Applications

*All students are to complete any 2 certification exams during the course out of the 5 certification programs -1) Certified DTP operator 2)Certified Hardware Technician 3)Certified Ms Office Package Professional 4)Certified Joomla Developer 5)Certified Search Engine Optimization Master.
Course of study
This course is designed to equip students with the skills to design, develop and maintain secure and usable mobile applications that exploit the capabilities of the internet on small devices, giving you the chance to pursue a career as a mobile developer.
Teaching will be delivered by a combination of lectures, hands-on practical, seminars, computer-aided learning, case study and visit to industry.

Course Outline:

First Semester

Sl. No.	Paper	Subject Code	Credits
1	Fundamentals of Computer & PC Software	BCA101	3
2	Concepts of Algorithms & Programming (CAP)	BCA102	3
3	CAP-Practical	BCA103	3
4	Basics of Web Designing-Practical	BCA104	3
5	PC Software and Hardware-Practical	BCA105	3
6	Foundation Mathematics	MATH101	3
7	English and Communication-I	ENGL101	4
	Total Credits		22

Second Semester

Sl. No.	Paper	Subject Code	Credits
1	Programming with Java	BCA111	3
2	Operating Systems	BCA112	4
3	Programming with Java-Practical	BCA113	3
4	Linux Operating System –Practical	BCA114	3
5	Fundamental Discrete Mathematics	MATH111	3
6	English and Communication-II	ENGL111	4
	Total Credits		20

Third Semester

Sl. No.	Paper	Subject Code	Credits
1	Computer Organization and Architecture	BCA201	4
2	Computer Networks	BCA202	4
3	Data Structures and Algorithms	BCA203	3
4	Data Structure and Algorithms-Practical	BCA204	3
5	Numerical and Statistical Methods	MATH201	3
6	English and Communication III	ENGL201	3
	Total Credits		20

Fourth Semester

Sl. No.	Paper	Subject Code	Credits
1	Software Engineering	BCA211	4
2	Database Management System	BCA212	3
3	DBMS –Practical	BCA213	3
4	Responsive Web Designing	BCAM211	3
5	Responsive Web Designing-Practical	BCAM212	3
6	Financial Management	BCA216	3
7	English and Communication-IV	ENGL211	3
	Total Credits		22

Fifth Semester

Sl. No.	Paper	Subject Code	Credits
1	Web Services	BCA301	4
2	Android Programming	BCAM302	3
3	Android Programming-Practical	BCAM303	3
4	Project Work	BCAM304	5
5	Entrepreneurship Development	BCA305	3
6	English and Communication-V	ENGL301	3
	Total Credits		21

Sixth Semester

Sl. No.	Paper	Subject Code	Credits
1	Android Apps Development	BCAM311	3
2	Android Apps Development-Practical	BCAM312	3
3	Real Time Implementation Project	BCAM313	10
4	Personality Development	BCA314	2
5	English and Communication-VI	ENGL311	3
	Total Credits		21

Job Prospects:
Excellent career opportunities exist for Mobile Application Development graduates in business, industry and government as mobile application developers, Programmers, Systems analysts. Students can also undergo higher studies in PGDCA, MCA, MSc(CSc), MSc(IT).

This course is offered in :-

Department of Computer Science,
Martin Luther Christian University,
Dongktieh, Block 1, Nongrah,Shillong-793006.