Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
(One year)
Introduction
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) offred by Suresh Gyan Vihar University & various other UGC Approved universities is an initiation program for students which give fundamental knowledge of computers, operating systems, internet, computational techniques, file & data structure and therefore the core of programming.
The program aims at realizing the objectives like providing specialization in computing with technical, professional and communication skills and training future industry professionals.
Program Components
The program consists of 15 courses altogether . There are a total of 36 credits which requires 30 hrs of study for every credit. All the courses are distributed into under mentioned six semesters.
Semester – I
N. Course Code Course Name Credit
1 DCA – 501Problem Solving and Programming 3
2 DCA – 503 Computer Organization and assembly language Programming 4
3 DCA – 505 Discrete Mathematics 2
4 DCA – 507 System Analysis and Design 3
5 DBM – 103 Business Communication 2
6 DCAL – 509 Internet and Web Designing Lab 2
7 DCAL – 511 C Language and assembly language Programming Lab 2
Semester – II
N. Course Code Course Name Credit
1 DCA – 502 Data and File structures 4
2 DCA – 504 Operating System and Networking Management 4
Passed B.Sc. with min 45% with Mathematics or B.Tech./ B.E./ BCA or Master degree in any subject
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) may be a post graduate diploma programme which aims at providing specialization within the field of computer application / information science and equips the student in technical, professional and communications skills. After completing PGDCA course a student can begin his / her career as computer operator, junior software tester, web designer, EDP executive, junior programmer, application support executive, IT support technician, software trainer, office executive, etc. Some of the employment areas where many opportunities exist are research firms, IT firms, educational organizations, banking organizations, health organizations, entertainment organizations, etc. Well established openings are available in Government Sector, public sector and private sector like NTPC, AAI, C-DAC, SAIL, FCI, Indian Railways, BEL, Infosys Technologies, Accenture, Intel, IBM, Wipro, etc.. The student after completion of PGDCA course can also opt for M.Sc. IT/CS, MCA and MBA in Information Technology/E-Business/E-Commerce/Computer Information Systems.
